1st Thread, First Kilt, Need help within

[Ozymandias]

Well, after *careful* consideration (a.k.a. gaining input from the wife) it appears as if the 5 yd wool job from USAKilts is going to be a wee bit more of an investment we [sic. she] is willing to make.

So, what we went back and considered is the Casual Kilt from USAKilts. However, I am NOT fond of the idea of having Velcro!

I think I found a tartan as well, which is the MacKenzie Dress. I dont have an identified family clan (Downey, O'Downey, or Douney) are variants. So I am going on color schemes alone of what I like.

I already ordered this shirt, and the MacKenzie Dress tartan is added below just to illustrate for you my proposed sample.


So, with someone of my size, 31.5 in waist at navel 36.5 hips, should I go with a std 1 1/2 in belt, or larger?


Opinions? Comments? Hopes? Fears? Rants?