My first kilt.

[cavscout]

I would not worry about the belt loops unless you have a problem keeping the belt in place.

To be truely formal I believe you should wear a vest. But I would not go get a vest for this since you already have a belt. Wear the belt, it will look just fine.

Here is a dark grainey pic of the outfit I wore to a wedding

http://community.webshots.com/photo/...69831397rvWYBz

Without the vest I feel the eye needs the belt to break up the long void down the center of the body from the tie to the sporran. The buttons on the vest serve this purpose very well as well as obsuring the straight line where the shirt and kilt meet. You would still have this line with the belt but for some reason the belt and buckle help it look better.

I also found this link on formal scottish wear

http://articles.pointshop.com/music/56019.php

I can't vouch for it's accuracy but I read nothing in it that was blaringly incorrect.

As is your outfit looks fine, but since you wanted to tweek it a bit thiese are just suggestions of my preference. Wear the kilt and have a great time!

[Norbydog]

I got rave reviews for this look (mainly from people on this forum). I know this isn't exactly as formal as you will be, but this pic shows kilt height, sock fold, sporran height, and belt placement. Also, I run the sporran chain or strap through the belt loops on the kilt, and the belt over the belt loops.

Just keep in mind, if there are other kilted people there, they will help you with any last minute details. If not, they won't notice little imperfects in how you are dressed. The kilt itself will steal the show.

In regards to flashes....think of them as a little extra bling. Not a necessity, but really make you look sharp, and bring the whole ensemble together.