Ron,

I think you have pretty much had your questions answered by our kilted brethren (and female admirer!) but there is an increasingly noticeable, but as yet only slight, difference in what is 'right' in the USA and what is 'right' in Scotland (and other traditional kilt-wearing countries). Anyway, here is my sixpennyworth:

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

Ideally not the belly! A traditional kilt with the 2" or so 'rise' above the waist, should be tightened with the straps so as to fit well enough without the use of a belt. However, most of us wear a belt because it looks better when we do. There is an exception to this (see your question No.3).

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

Certainly no lower than this. Hiding the knees makes the kilt look 'skirty'. Ideally, the kilt should reach the top of your kneecap. If, however, you are wearing it casually, say for walking or hiking, then it is perfectly in order to wear it an inch or two higher so that it does not rub against the back of your knees as you walk or climb.

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

Correct! A belt should never be worn when you are wearing a waistcoat. Odd glimpses of part of a belt (which is what happens) are distracting, untidy and make you look not only overdressed, but that you have no idea what you are doing!!

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

Through the belt loops at the back, of you have them. These are belt loops not sporran loops. Otherwise, I wear my kilt belts at the waist, where I would were I sad enough to be wearing trousers.

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

The spelling is 'Argyll', but yes, as far as I can see, with those cuffs, your jacket is an Argyll. A very versatile jacket that can be worn semi-formally or semi-casually.

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

A plain, woollen tie in a colour to match one of those in the tartan of your kilt.

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

Tucked into the top of your hose. On your right leg if you are right-handed and on the left if your left-handed. Do not worry about how much of the Sgian Dubh is showing - you are not wearing a uniform after all, where everone should be dressed identically! I wear mine with roughly 1½" to 2" showing, but I never measure it!!

8. Is there anything obviously wrong with these pictures?

Apart from the (forgive me) ghastly tie with the Argyll jacket, and the slightly over-long sleeves of both jackets no, not really. I am assuming you have just the one sporran and belt? Because of the silver cantle (top), my feeling is that the sporran is a Dress Sporran (perfect with the Prince Charlie, but a little out of place with the tweed Argyll). The Argyll would look much better with an all-leather day sporran (without a chain!!) and a plain, pronged buckle, belt. The belt you have is also a Dress belt.

I hope I have not been too severe with my comments, but you did ask! On the whole, you look very good indeed and not only does the kilt suit you, but you suit it. You do not tell us if you get to keep these great outfits, but I hope you do and, if so, it would be worthwhile having the sleeves adjusted slightly so that a little shirt cuff shows.