Kilt too Short... Apparently

[kingandrew]

Re: Belts

Here are some links.

Note: I do not have personal experience with these vendors. The craftsman who made my belt has put his business "on hiatus" due to needing more time to spend with his family. However, many of these look to combine reasonable or better quality with a decent price point.

Kilt Retailers:

American Kilt sells what it says are very durable ("last a generation or two" it says on the website) leather belts for $38.
http://www.amerikilt.com/shop/belts_buckles/leather/

The Celtic Croft (Kilts n Stuff) offers a square, 2-prong buckle or a round buckle.
http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/kilts-a...lt-and-buckle/

Leather Artisans:

Ravenswood offers a couple of designs, including their "Pirate Belt." I know a few members here at Xmarks have and enjoy their belts.
https://www.ravenswoodleather.com/be...belt_2.5_wide/

Holyheck has received positive reviews from a few Xmarks members.
https://www.holyheckusa.com/product/...lt-pirate-belt

A search on ebay or Etsy for "kilt belts" will provide many craftsmen offering similar items for various prices.

I am also sure that if have the opportunity to visit a Highland Games or Renaissance Faire you will find many vendors offering suitable belts for you to examine and try on. Police or "tactical" shops often carry sturdy belts to support holsters, nightsticks, flashlights, and other security equipment. And the tool belts at Home Depot and Sears are still a good option to explore.

Good luck and happy hunting!

Andrew

[Father Bill]

Freedom kilts offers a really nice one with a good looking buckle and figured leather in either black or brown. http://www.freedomkilts.com/kilt-buckles-and-belts/

[GrymJack]

I often use an old US Army issue nylon web belt with my utilikilt. I got the idea when I was to cheap to buy another belt.

Jack

[Tarheel]

I often use an old US Army issue nylon web belt with my utilikilt. I got the idea when I was to cheap to buy another belt.

I resemble that remark Jack. I'll make my own (if and when I need something) although I do admire craftsmanship and own the work of others that will last long after my weary bones have left this earth.

[RichardtheLarge]

This is always a touchy subject. It is easy to find historical pictures that show the kilt being worn from below the knee to well above the knee. I can remember seeing a paining of two Highland officers walking across a park where their kilts were well above the knee. In addition, there are pictures of Prince Edward (before becoming king) where his kilt is below the knee.

In my humble opinion, what is the "correct" length is basically a point of fashion (driven by regimental regulations). Personally I feel the to the top of the knee is two short for me and normally wear mine at the mid-knee. However, because of my 24 pack abs (pot belly) my kilt hem seem to travel south a number of times during the day.

My understanding is that the long, mid-knee or below kilt came into its own in the Victorian era around the same time as the kilt pin. The concern was that the kilt would fall open in disarray, exposing the man to the public. The “solution”, then, was to lengthen the kilt and pin the aprons together.

I wear mine to the top of the knee, and unpinned.

[tripleblessed]

On the belt issue, I have a 2 inch belt with square buckle from MacKenzie Frain. Listed as Jocobean. It serves quite well, and was not
expensive. Was going to link, but my softwear cut the link with a comment about phishing. Probably asking where I am.

[tokareva]

On the belt issue, I have a 2 inch belt with square buckle from MacKenzie Frain. Listed as Jocobean. It serves quite well, and was not
expensive. Was going to link, but my softwear cut the link with a comment about phishing. Probably asking where I am.

http://www.mackenziefrain.com/index....gory_id=112947