Quote Originally Posted by RCallan
I think I read somewhere you can wear a belt with a traditonal kilt but it should be worn out side the belt loops??? (Then why have belt loops at all?)
And what about casual kilts like UK. You really need to wear a belt through the belt loops so that it holds up the kilt ...plus it just looks better.

What's the rule???
There are no rules! There are opinions, however. One: please never wear a belt if you are wearing a waistcoat/vest. Two: please don't wear a dress-belt when dressed casually. Three: always ensure the colour of your belt is the same as that of your sporran and footwear (ie: black with black, or brown with brown). Also, if possible, try to match the buckle of your belt with the kilt-pin - although this is often difficult to manage!

If a traditional, 'high-rise' kilt is tailored correctly, you should not really need a belt (some kiltmakers do not provide belt loops on their kilts, for this reason). However, I think a suitable belt adds the finishing touch and invariably wear one.

Agreed, some contemporary kilts actually need a belt to hold them together, but whether they need one or not, it's always best to wear one.

Finally, all kilts require wide belts - 2" minimum; 2¼" is perfect. Trouser belts just will not do - so get rid of them when you get rid of your trousers!!!