Just for fun and a little input

[Galant]

I already have a brown belt which is single pronged etc. A casual belt. Having said that, I'm not looking for something solely for formal wear.

The buckles I was favouring were the grey Inverurie buckle and the round celtic knot buckle.

In my mind, and this is also just my own imagination, I know nothing on the history of belts and buckles. It occurs to me that clasps and buckles of all kinds were used historically. I like the style of those buckles, and wouldn't mind having and wearing one.

Your point is taken, though, I'd probably only wear such when I'd dressed up a bit. Not formal per-se - but a nice shirt, hose, flashes etc - as opposed to regular socks, a more casual shirt or whatever. I just like to look GOOD from time to time!

Any other recommendations? I like things that are a bit unique.

Any comments on the pin Hamish?

[cavscout]

I've just recently come into possesion of a USA Kilt Gordon Modern Philabeg and am in the same boat as you Galant of trying to pick some choice accessories to go with it as well as with my UK Survival. I just placed an order for the Rob Roy from USA this week and am hoping to see it this weekend or early next week.

I'm following Hamish's tips about a simple belt from walmart 1 brown and 1 black for $11.00 / each. They have a slightly pebbled look and texture and are 1.75" wide so I think they look well proportioned with the lower riding casual kilts.

I'm very interested in the belts at this site as a variant of the kilt belt.
https://www.paradestore.com/main_frame.asp
They are not as large but could add a nice touch. I have my Brass buckle and white web belt from my dress blues but would like to replace that brass with nickle. The store also said that August 1st they would be adding some other belts and buckles to their line so I'll be checking back.

I'm probably going to go with a few pair of soccer socks for now in black and/or green.

I'm keeping my eye open for an old mess jacket style to wear for formal occasions but that's a low priority now. A thread here mentioned old rental tux jackets can fill this bill for about $40.00 then just replace the buttons.

The Sgian Dubh is an accessory I like but am usually not in a place where it would be appropriate to wear the blade. I had found a site with very nice antler sgian dubh's at a good price but seem to have lost it.

Bottom line, I agree with you that with one or two kilts and some sensible accessories you can have a great wardrobe...If you try to at least reference Hamish's advise ;)

[Sten Sporrano]

Galant,

From the silent partner in Freelander sporran. !!

You are espoused, i`m not going to tell David so he`s going to get the surprise.

Strange you going for the green and black, that’s the next we talk about making.

I like the options you have her.

Personally I will go for the Celtic Swirl belt and the Highland Swirl waist plate.

I love the Rohan “Kilt Pin”.

Regards
Sten Rune.

[Riverkilt]

Ahh Galant...you have the addiction my friend...

Kilts are addictive and can be expensive...but accessories...YIKES!! :-o

You got the shoes, and boots...nothing ever seems to be quite right...then the kilt hose....and those little knify thingies that go in your sock...and kilt pins and belts and belt buckles and sporrans and sporran straps and/or chains and shirts, vests, jackets and various types of headwear...and flys and maybe swords and all that goes with that....or maybe for the contemporary kilt patches and pins...and don't forget the hangers to hang the kilts from and maybe even extra storage deals assembled from WalMart...

Next thing you know you're joining clans and subscribing to clan newsletters and going to Highland games and buying admissions and tshirts and all manner of things you never suspected you needed.....

Kilts are "Retail Therapy."

Ron

[Sten Sporrano]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAA !!

Riverkilt just describe my diagnose.

I’ve got it.

Sten Rune.

[Archangel]

The Rohan brooch is beautiful. Thinking of getting it for my wife's birthday on the 8th. Asking on the off chance if anybody knows of a place in Canada that carries that?

[Alan H]

That Rohan pin is bloody GORGEOUS.

Now you've got me thinking. I wonder if anyone makes an Earendil brooch or pin.

Earendil the Mariner.....my favorite LOTR character, though really he l ives in the Silmarillion.