Over-joyed - and embarrassed...

[porrick]

My first kilt finally arrived today: House of Edgar 13 oz 8 yrd in Murphy tartan, sporran, hose, shoes and all the works. Wife has camera travelling 'till Sunday, so sorry, no pictures before then

The embarrassing question from first-timer is:
got a kilt belt from kilt store, but how on earth do I put it on?!?!? I have never seen a belt with a small buckle/fastner way towards my left (?) hip - and on the in-side... :confused:

Advise appreciated - even if only to tell me I'm not the only one who has experienced this.

OK, the good news: the kilt is awesome! I have never worn a kilt before, and had originally intended one for weddings, christenings and other celebrations. Sooo not the case when I tore open the Fed Ex package and donned the contents. This deserves to be worn weekly!!! (for starters... )

[UmAnOnion]

... This deserves to be worn weekly!!! (for starters... )

And the addiction begions..... {insert maniacal laugh here}

[Southern Breeze]

Congratulations on the new kilt! Don't worry about being addicted,we have a 12 step program to help you:

Step 1. Buy kilts.
Step 2. Buy Hose.
Step 3. Buy flashes.
Step 4. Buy sporrans.
Step 5. Buy kilt pins.
Step 6. Buy fly plaids.
Step 7. Buy jackets.
Step 8. Buy sgian dubhs.
Step 9. Buy shoes.
Step 10. Learn to make kilts.
Step 11. Hang out on X-Marks.
Step 12. Repeat as necessary and have a good time with friends and family.

[way2fractious]

got a kilt belt from kilt store, but how on earth do I put it on?!?!? I have never seen a belt with a small buckle/fastner way towards my left (?) hip - and on the in-side... :confused:

The little buckle on the inside is to adjust the overall length of the larger belt. That way, when you put the kilt belt on, the extra length won't stick out, get in the way, look bad, etc.

[porrick]

Congratulations on the new kilt! Don't worry about being addicted,we have a 12 step program to help you

Thanks! But I, but I... ...have no intention of fighting addiction :rolleyes:

[The Wizard of BC]

I hope you got a kilt belt buckle also, 'cause the belt is going to be of no use to you without it.

First lay out your belt with the inside up. Inside is the side with the little buckle on it.

Fish the smaller strap on the end of the belt thru the large loop of the buckle.

Double the smaller strap back on itself and buckle it into the small buckle in the inside if the belt.

Put the belt on and check fit. If too large, take up the small strap and buckle a notch or two till it fits. You want the belt to fit snug when over the kilt but not tight. It is not supposed to hold the kilt up, it's just for decoration.

When you put the belt on remember, it DOES NOT go thru the beltloops on the back of the kilt. Those are there to hold the sporran strap. They are long so the sporran strap is below the kilt belt and not underneath it.

When you have found the right size slide the leather loop (it's called a keeper) up near the buckle to hold things flat.

Then for the last step, put the kilt on. Put the properly sized and fitted kilt belt on, and GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY IT.

[porrick]

I hope you got a kilt belt buckle also, 'cause the belt is going to be of no use to you without it.

First lay out your belt with the inside up. Inside is the side with the little buckle on it.

Fish the smaller strap on the end of the belt thru the large loop of the buckle.

Double the smaller strap back on itself and buckle it into the small buckle in the inside if the belt.

Put the belt on and check fit. If too large, take up the small strap and buckle a notch or two till it fits. You want the belt to fit snug when over the kilt but not tight. It is not supposed to hold the kilt up, it's just for decoration.

When you put the belt on remember, it DOES NOT go thru the beltloops on the back of the kilt. Those are there to hold the sporran strap. They are long so the sporran strap is below the kilt belt and not underneath it.

When you have found the right size slide the leather loop (it's called a keeper) up near the buckle to hold things flat.

Then for the last step, put the kilt on. Put the properly sized and fitted kilt belt on, and GET OUT THERE AND ENJOY IT.

Yes, I have a buckle too.

Thanks for clear and informative A-Z

[Mr. Kilt]

Yes, I have a buckle too.

Thanks for clear and informative A-Z

That was a great tutorial! And no need to be embarrased. I had the same issue when I first got my belt.

[Planopiper]

A small point that I think you may not be aware of. The small buckle on the inside of the belt will be on your right side, not your left. A kilt belt goes on opposite from what you're probably used to. The buckle goes in your right hand and the loop in your left. I have no idea why. Some buckles don't have a right side up, so it's not obvious. Many do, though, any you'll realize the difference.

[davedove]

A small point that I think you may not be aware of. The small buckle on the inside of the belt will be on your right side, not your left. A kilt belt goes on opposite from what you're probably used to. The buckle goes in your right hand and the loop in your left. I have no idea why. Some buckles don't have a right side up, so it's not obvious. Many do, though, any you'll realize the difference.

I noticed that when I got my first belt because I got one of the clan crest buckles. I thought that the belt would have to go in "backwards" in order for the crest to be right side up.