Waistcoat...no belt?

**Sir Didymous** · 21st June 15, 04:55 PM

I always figured the bottom button thing to be a Saxon clothing convention. As per the OP, I don't typically wear one with my waistcoats. The exceptions being: when in a great kilt or philabeg, wearing it over a waistcoat to support a dirk (a rare thing limited to reenactments), and when wearing my Clergy tartan sportkilt as it has a low rise. The top of my waistcoats only cover about an inch and a half (if that) of the top of my kilt, so I think the belt looks okay with it.

That being said, my style is rather eccentric. So I wouldn't consider me an expert.

**OC Richard** · 22nd June 15, 04:20 AM

Originally Posted by neloon

Just for the sake of accuracy, a potential George VII is less than 2 years old!
Alan

The next time I see a photo of the wee man I'll take note of how his waistcoat is buttoned!

Here ya go! Bottom button buttoned, top button not so much (well not a waistcoat but it will have to do)

**JohntheBiker** · 22nd June 15, 06:13 AM

Originally Posted by neloon

Just for the sake of accuracy, a potential George VII is less than 2 years old! Did you mean Edward VII?
Alan

I am betting that it was George IV, who was a clothes horse, and in latter days prone to undoing a button or two:

**neloon** · 22nd June 15, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

The next time I see a photo of the wee man I'll take note of how his waistcoat is buttoned!

Here ya go! Bottom button buttoned, top button not so much (well not a waistcoat but it will have to do)

Let's hope the Diana influence has waned and he's allowed to wear the kilt one day.
Alan

**neloon** · 22nd June 15, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by JohntheBiker

I am betting that it was George IV, who was a clothes horse, and in latter days prone to undoing a button or two:

But he probably wore the kilt only once - with the belt on the outside!
http://www.clanmacfarlanegenealogy.i...dialinkID=2872
Assuming the portrait is accurate.
Alan

**Bagpipe Esoterica** · 22nd June 15, 08:05 AM

Sometimes regional practice has an influence. In my neck of the woods, its considered perfectly OK to wear Horsehair Sporran, Spats, Dirks, and a Belt with a Charlie Jacket... SO.. the faux pas of wearing a Belt with a Vest is a mild infraction.

**NUist** · 22nd June 15, 04:47 PM

Thanks everyone. I ended up not wearing a belt, and I think it was the right decision for me. The belt I have would have added too much bulk to my waist.
For those curious, here is a picture of us at the wedding (its a little dark, but you'll get the gist).