Question on how to wear a belt with kilts

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Funny, I had been thinking about starting a similar thread. I have seen reference to the fact that the loops are actually for the sporran strap and not for the belt. Personally, I always use the loops for belt loops and do not thread the sporran strap throught them. Anybody have any histrorical information (Matt?) on the intent, or accuracy, of loops on a kilt?

[Archangel]

I usually recommend that people look to Geoffrey kilts when they have these kinds of questions. Look through the pictures and see what the traditions are. I just looked and the gallery is more 21stCentury kilts but the answers are more on the main site. Later on check out the 21stCentury.

Does anybody know if the catalogue is still available from Geoffrey's? That was a valuable reference.

[Hamish]

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Does anybody know if the catalogue is still available from Geoffrey's? That was a valuable reference.

Indeed it is! All 23 pages of it. Call them for a copy: 0131 557 0256 from the United Kingdom or Toll-Free from North America on 1-800-566-1467 (don't forget the time difference though!).

While you're at it, ask for a TFCK catalogue as well - 34 pages there!

By the way, with reference to sporran straps and belt loops: when I started wearing the kilt back in 1950, I was advised NOT to feed the sporran strap through the kilt's belt loops - they were for the belt. That is how I have worn the sporran ever since. In those early days of my new kilting experience, I gained most of my 'knowledge' by sending for Highland Dress catalogues from every known kiltmaker - and carefully studying the photographs. I do not recall ever seeing anything to make me think I was wearing the sporran strap incorrectly! In any case, if the strap is lying free immediately below the belt, the sporran becomes so easily moved to one side or the other - through the loops and the strap's buckle gets caught in them preventing repositioning of the sporran!

[jjoseph]

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By the way, with reference to sporran straps and belt loops: when I started wearing the kilt back in 1950, I was advised NOT to feed the sporran strap through the kilt's belt loops.... .....In any case, if the strap is lying free immediately below the belt, the sporran becomes so easily moved to one side or the other - through the loops and the strap's buckle gets caught in them preventing repositioning of the sporran!

I normally wear my sporran strap (flat black nylon) thru the loops beneath my leather belt. The strap stays hidden and the sporran is very secure. (I have a quick release buckle allowing me to lift it outta the way when driving, etc.) I was a bit too free to slide about when on the outside of the buckles for my liking, but it was beaucoup easier to pull around to the side when nature called. Unless there's a serious etiquette issue on this one, I'd say it's probably down to your body type (how/where the strap fits) and what is comfortable.