First time in a kilt - Questions

[Shane]

1. What is supposed to hold up the kilt? My belly?

If the kilt fits right, it should sit around waist height. The top of the kilt should be in the vicinity of your navel. If it doesn't sit there naturally, then the kilt is probably the wrong size.

2. The bottom edge of the kilt is supposed to be mid knee?

Mid-knee is the absolute lowest that you will want to go. Top of the knee is more common and even an inch or so above is alright.

3. I gather you don't wear the belt with the Prince Charlie?

Not usually, but this is really a matter of taste.

4. Where does the belt go? Does it help hold up the kilt or just sit there decorativenly?

Once again, if the kilt fits, then the belt is just a decoration. If the kilt doesn't fit then the belt can be tightened up to hold the kilt up.

5. Is that grey jacket what we call an Argyl?

Yes. You can tell by the cuffs. A jacket that looks exactly the same but has the same cuffs as a Prince Charlie is usually called a Braemer and if the cuffs are plain it is a Crail.

6. What sort of tie should go with the grey jacket?

Plain, match the kilt.

7. Where and how do I wear the sgian dubh?

See what Shay said.

8. What sort of tie would be appropriate with the grey jacket?

Hmm... same as question 6.

8. Is there anything obviously wrong with these pictures?

I don't think so. As for the height of the hose, I think that's a matter of taste as well. The regulation in the highland regiments is four fingers below the knee. That's usually what I go by.

It does sound like your kilt is too big. That can be fixed pretty easily by moving the straps.


Hope this helps,

Shane