What is the "proper" width for a kilt belt?

**ccga3359** · 19th October 07, 04:55 PM

It's a compensation thing. I wear a belt that is 1"

. I don't think that there are really hard a and fast rules reguarding belts. Dressy = larger, casual = smaller. Even our Hamish recommends thinner belts at times. As for the fear of showing up on the kilt DON'T list, don't worry been there they didn't take away any of my kilts as punishment.

**Streetcar** · 20th October 07, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted in Maine

Actually, what is the acceptable range for the width of a kilt belt?

I have a 1.75 belt and think it looks OK, but I do not want to find myself on the "Kilt Don'ts" page some day.

I don't think a 1 3/4" belt in itself will get you a "Kilt Don't." But I'd still keep your eyes open for something at least 2" wide.

As Moosedog pointed out, I think your individual proportions will play into it as well. The taller you are, the more a thin belt will stand out as, well, a thin belt.