Cumberbund with kilt?

**bigdad1** · 26th January 12, 01:37 PM

I too vote no to a cumberbund. I don't think it would work at all.

**MacLowlife** · 26th January 12, 04:22 PM

I think Panache has a good point- the belt with large buckle is better.

I also think the correct spelling is C-U-M-M-E-R-B-U-N-D.

If you wear your kilt at the hips, it can work. Otherwise, there is a good chance that wearing it along the top of the kilt may make you look short-waisted.

**JSFMACLJR** · 26th January 12, 07:23 PM

I know a man who wears a cummerbund with the kilt from time to time. He is a senior officer in the Atholl Highlanders, a well-known expert on matters Scottish, and a gentleman who "knows the rules." Jock, Rex, Rathdown, and Chris might know him, but I will not reveal his name! While I do not like the look of a cummerbund with the kilt, some wear them and don't give a hang what people say!

**CopperNGold** · 26th January 12, 07:37 PM

Jamie's photo sums it up perfectly. The cummerbund distracts from the beautiful cut of the jacket and seems to add pounds. A longer jacket can offset the width of the cummerbund. The belt sets off the shorter jacket perfectly.

I vote no cummerbund.

**New World Czech** · 26th January 12, 08:04 PM

Thank you all for your input. I really bought it because I wanted the tie and yes I know I should buy a real bow tie. I have not gotten out to buy a dress shirt with the proper collar and have yet to get a belt with a nice waist plate. This Burns Night will be my one year anniversary of kilting so selection is limited. I have been lucky to find some bargin items and have upgraded my outfit.

**Bob C.** · 27th January 12, 08:47 AM

Stillwater Kilts has reasonably priced belts with waistplates on Ebay. Probably on their own website, too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Leather-Kilt...item256bd0165e