Belt etiquette?

[Nervous Jock]

Jock:

but once you wear one of Steve's artistic/engineering marvels you will be a convert.

Rob

Nice try, you nearly have as much chance of seeing me in an England shirt.

It is personal choice but I don't know many here who would wear one

[Monkey@Arms]

It is personal choice but I don't know many here who would wear one

No doubt true, but how many people do you come across that actually wear the kilt casually, the way they wear blue jeans?

Best regards,

Jake

[Nervous Jock]

No doubt true, but how many people do you come across that actually wear the kilt casually, the way they wear blue jeans?

Best regards,

Jake

Easy, none

[sharpdressedscot]

I think even with a Sportkilt a belt and sporran look proper. the general rule of thumb regarding sporrans is if the kilt has pockets - no sporran, otherwise sporran.

And seeing as mine does not have pockets, I'll get meself a sporran!

[KiltedDawg]

Additional Belt Question:

Do you wear you belt inside of the belt loops (if your kilt has them) or outside?

I was taught to use the belt loops for my sporran strap and wear the belt over the loops. However, I do see a ton of pictures from some very seasoned kilties who wear their belt and sporran strap inside of their belt loops.

Comments/suggestions?

[davedove]

a trad kilt just seems to need the sporran to keep from looking skirty.

As well as needing someplace to put your stuff, since the kilt has no pockets.

[James MacMillan]

Additional Belt Question:

Do you wear you belt inside of the belt loops (if your kilt has them) or outside?

I was taught to use the belt loops for my sporran strap and wear the belt over the loops. However, I do see a ton of pictures from some very seasoned kilties who wear their belt and sporran strap inside of their belt loops.

Comments/suggestions?

I think it's a matter of personal preference. Sometimes, if I know that I am going to be very active, and getting in and out of the truck, or sitting down and standing up a lot (and the kilt has belt loops that are large enough) I use the loops. Other times, I don't.

Of course all my kilts don't have belt loops.

Overall, it doesn't seem to make much difference - in or out. Some say that the kilt will sag if you use the loops - one of my oldest kilts 50 - 60 years, has belt loops, and I have never noticed (and I have looked) any sag.

Of course, your experience may vary.

In general, I like usable belt loops. So normally, if the kilt has them, I'll use them.

I know, I know - - I didn't answer the question. But everybody is different. I don't think anyone is going to walk up to you on the street and say.

"Hey Kilted one, you forgot to put your belt through the loops."

[McFarkus]

Cavscout at Oconee Leather makes great belts, plain or with Celtic knot work.

http://www.oconeeleatherworks.com/images/DSCF1212.JPG

[Bugbear]

I just like those two prong work belts from Home depot and Lowes for casual. I find that the nickle plated rectangular buckles go better for dressing up, but tend to be too shiny to people looking at you.

[Chef]

Additional Belt Question:
Do you wear you belt inside of the belt loops (if your kilt has them) or outside?.

I wear my belt outside. The loops provide no support for the kilt; the original design of the loops was for the sporran anyway. If you are trying to use the belt to keep your kilt up it doesn't fit right. Now, if you put the belt through I wouldn't say you were wrong but since it serves no purpose (other than to possibly pull the kilt badly) why would you.

I never use the loops for a more practical reason though. I don't find a stiff leather belt comfortable if I am driving any distance. Not having the belt through the loops helps since it is easier to slip the belt on and off.