Belt or hose first?

[Germankilter]

I'm sure the bottom line is going to be personal preferance but I'm going to ask any way. I'm still putting my kit together got a couple of good looking sporrans and a couple kilts. But I'm wondering which to buy first more hose( I have a set of off white) yes I know how we all hate that color, or a kilt belt and buckles. As always any help is very much appreciated.

[Tobus]

I'd go for decent hose before a belt. You can get by wearing a kilt without a belt, but the hose are a must.

Or...

You could buy the belt and just dye your hose to an acceptable colour.

[McElmurry]

A kilt belt can vary from essential to superfluous. Suck in your stomach and if your kilt doesn't fall off then you don't need a belt. .

[knotty]

Since you do have hose, I would be looking at a belt & buckle.
I am not a white hater, but I dont wear them much as my others. You can "stain" them with very strong tea.

Craig

[brewerpaul]

Hose first as the can add some color to your outfit. Belts are optional so can ce added later.

[creagdhubh]

I agree with Tobus. I'd go with the hose first. A well-made kilt doesn't really require a belt anyhow, as the straps and buckles actually hold the weight of the kilt on your hips. Various colours and styles of hose are much more interesting to me than a belt and buckle. Naturally, the decision is yours!

Cheers,

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'll throw in my advice for hose first. I frequently wear my kilt sans belt, but hardly ever sans hose. Get a pair in a nice color that will tone well with your kilt. That will give you another option besides the ecru hose that you already have -- plus you can wear your kilt two days in a row and have fresh socks both days!

[Peter Crowe]

I agree with Tobus. I'd go with the hose first. A well-made kilt doesn't really require a belt anyhow, as the straps and buckles actually hold the weight of the kilt on your hips. Various colours and styles of hose are much more interesting to me than a belt and buckle. Naturally, the decision is yours!

Cheers,

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[John_Carrick]

I never wear a belt (although they are smart on some people) but would not be seen in a kilt without hose.
John

[Mikilt]

I am with the majority here. A belt should only be worn if necessary. A few good pair of different color hose and flashes/garter ties can go a long way toward accessorizing your kilt.