What is the "proper" width for a kilt belt?

**Tattoo Bradley** · 19th October 07, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Nick the DSM

is that a morrison??

Indeed it is. Great-Great Granny was a Gilmore.

Morrison (ancient hue), 8 yd, 13 oz. wool, handsewn. Check out the pleating on this bad boy.

Oh, and the brown belt is also of the 2" breed.

**Nick the DSM** · 20th October 07, 07:34 AM

Originally Posted by Tattoobradley

Indeed it is. Great-Great Granny was a Gilmore.

Morrison (ancient hue), 8 yd, 13 oz. wool, handsewn. Check out the pleating on this bad boy.

Oh, and the brown belt is also of the 2" breed.

my mother is a gillmore and thats were i get my scots blood. looks awesome man, though i like the modern version better.

i have to say the 2 incher does look good on it.

**ChromeScholar** · 19th October 07, 11:10 AM

My normal kilt belt is 2.75", I also have a 2.25" and am about to order a second 2.25"

**jmercier** · 19th October 07, 12:02 PM

I've got 2 kilt belts, one is a 2.25 inch one, and the other is a ranger belt style and 3 inches wide. It doesnt 'seem' as wide because it's a ranger belt.

It's the belt i'm wearing in

http://www.tharkis.com/images/realmenwearkilts.jpg

which doesnt 'seem' wide because of the style of belt. yet it's very comfortable, particluarly on kilts which lack straps / belt loops.

**Big Mikey** · 19th October 07, 03:08 PM

I have three different 2.5" belts that are more for dress but my most used is my "Cavscout Big 3''er". This is a manly belt for manly men and as such is best avoided by those that do not measure up as "Men of Substance".

**Abax** · 19th October 07, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Big Mikey

I have three different 2.5" belts that are more for dress but my most used is my "Cavscout Big 3''er". This is a manly belt for manly men and as such is best avoided by those that do not measure up as "Men of Substance".

I think it's a matter of proportion and preference. I'm 6' 1" and I like the way my 3" belt looks here:

(Does my belt make me look fat?

)

Abax

**Nick the DSM** · 20th October 07, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by Abax

I think it's a matter of proportion and preference. I'm 6' 1" and I like the way my 3" belt looks here:

(Does my belt make me look fat?

)

Abax

yes, it makes you look sumo size, hahaha. no ya look fine.

**ChattanCat** · 19th October 07, 04:16 PM

I would go with at least 2". I like the look of the wider belts, 2.5 - 3, depending on the wearer.

**McMurdo** · 19th October 07, 04:23 PM

I think it all depends on size and perspective, the larger you are the thicker the belt should be. I wear a casual belt that is 2" and my dress belt is 2.5".

**gilmore** · 19th October 07, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I think it all depends on size and perspective, the larger you are the thicker the belt should be. I wear a casual belt that is 2" and my dress belt is 2.5".

I agree. For larger guys, a wider belt looks more properly proportionate. A narrower belt makes one look larger. And vice versa for smaller guys.