Kilt and braces?

**Anthony** · 29th October 04, 02:48 PM

how odd would it be to sew brace buttons into a kilt, then wear it with braces?

**Colin** · 29th October 04, 02:52 PM

Do you mean like suspenders? There was an episode of Monarch of the Glen where Hector had his kilt held up by suspenders. I personnaly think it may look a little odd, but than again it may look good with contemporary kilts (UK, AK, etc). Hard to say.

**Miah** · 29th October 04, 05:21 PM

It would just depend on if you can pull off the braces look.
I think it would be fine if you were wearing a jacket but the more traditional kilts I think would look odd with a belt and braces.

**cajunscot** · 29th October 04, 05:24 PM

As Colin noted with "Monarch", I have seen it done before, but I would advise against it -- to wear them under a jacket and waistcoat (vest to Americans) is one thing, but as Miah stated, it doesn't look right to see someone wearing braces with a belt, and braces really aren't meant for kilts to begin with -- they are really for trousers.

As an aside, I love braces and wear them on a regular basis -- they look even better wi' a bow tie!

Cheers,

T.

**Hamish** · 29th October 04, 05:48 PM

Braces/suspenders with a KILT??!!! No! Please tell me you are joking?! They might just be OK if worn out of sight under a jacket, or whatever, perhaps for some medical reason when a belt cannot be worn but, please, not otherwise!

As for braces/suspenders WITH A BELT.....!!!

One or the other, if you must, but not both together.

Kilts, at least well-made kilts, are tailored to fit the body and usually do not need even a belt. Belts are usually worn because our kilts look better with them - they have an 'unfinished' appearance without a belt. Braces/suspenders are designed to hold up a garment that does not fit closely to the body for some reason - kilts are not normally built like that!

**James** · 29th October 04, 08:53 PM

Though qestionable with some modern kilts, or if in shirt sleeves-a sound military precedent to ensure correct hang of kilt. More so if wearers body shape such that relying only on the straps might allow it to move-sag slightly.

So there is no traditional reason for not wearing braces.

James

**mcnice** · 30th October 04, 04:03 AM

when i imagine kilts and brace it looks also odd to me. on the other hand i m open to experiments and if u like the look why don t wear and post a photo in order to rethink in a second level...

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 30th October 04, 05:26 AM

Must admit... I'm personally not real hip on the image! Hector was an old f_rt!!!

The ONLY time I've ever done it was when I was doing some carpentry work on a deck and wearing a workman's UtiliKilt. I had on those "Tape Measure" suspenders and a "This Old House" t-shirt as a joke.

I guess that if you have it under a jacket or sweater, it won't really matter.

The real question is, why would you possibly need suspenders (braces) on a kilt? If it needs them... it probably diesn't fit right!

**Anthony** · 30th October 04, 07:25 AM

Good morning gents,

Just one of the odd thoughts that go through my head. Thought I'd toss it out there and let get kicked around a bit. I wouldn't care for the look.

Thanks for the input.

**Miah** · 30th October 04, 04:07 PM

I went saw a man wearing bright red braces with a kilt today.
the guy was wearing a red kilt and somehow he pulled the look off I must say. I did not notice the Braces at first almost.