Civilian Mess Jackets

[longhuntr74]

Moron... that's my guess too. When I was in I always wore my cummerbund the right way up; something to do with being an officer and a gentleman. The gentleman part of me just wouldn't allow me to wear my cummerbund upside down.

Funny...good insight!

On a separate note...somebody mentioned wearing a belt as opposed to a cummerbund back a page or two ago and a response explained that a dirk belt is the same as a kilt belt. I won't debate that point, but wanted to expound on it a bit.

Most kilt belts (especially the cheaper ones) are unfinished on the back side. If you are buying a kilt belt for formal wear, I would encourage you to buy one that is lined (red leather is common) or one that is custom made and has been painstakingly finished on the inside as well as the outside.

[Cygnus]

Funny...good insight!

On a separate note...somebody mentioned wearing a belt as opposed to a cummerbund back a page or two ago and a response explained that a dirk belt is the same as a kilt belt. I won't debate that point, but wanted to expound on it a bit.

Most kilt belts (especially the cheaper ones) are unfinished on the back side. If you are buying a kilt belt for formal wear, I would encourage you to buy one that is lined (red leather is common) or one that is custom made and has been painstakingly finished on the inside as well as the outside.

Another good point - this is an especially good idea because, with highland dress, the kilt belt will be worn over a dark kilt, doublet, or waistcoat. If the back is unfinished, you will often find a thin line of unfinished leather being visible against the darker background.

[Galician]

Most kilt belts (especially the cheaper ones) are unfinished on the back side. If you are buying a kilt belt for formal wear, I would encourage you to buy one that is lined (red leather is common) or one that is custom made and has been painstakingly finished on the inside as well as the outside.

Oh, THAT's the reason for that red lining!