What is everyone's opinion on belts? I find that the "traditional" 2-1/2" wide kilt belt with the large buckle can be a bit over the top and it restricts movement a bit as well, but I also think a smaller 1-1/2" "jeans" belt looks rather thin . Am I the only one that thinks this? What are others doing? I was thinking either going with a 1-1/2" belt that is stamped with a pattern to create interest, or splitting the difference and getting/making a 2" belt with a more toned-down buckle.

She has never been too keen and hides behind "I just don't like it" which has bothered me for some time. I pressed her on it further tonight and she described it as looking unnatural on me. She is very particular when it comes to culture, being West African, and says "our men's dress looks better as it has a trouser for men, and a kilt... kinda looks like a skirt" which irritated me.

So I am trying to find a way past this roadblock as I have so many kilts that I have collected over the years, including kilt suits. But in the same breath she says it's "fine for special occasions"...

She has lots of cultural things I don't particularly like but I am not as vocal on it.

As there aren't too many other black guys who don kilts, I don't know how I can win her over or just think f**k it, I'll wear it and she'll just have to get used to it.

Anyone have to convince their other half? I just wanted input, I was planning on wearing mine to an event tomorrow.

EDIT:- I spelled "unnatural" unnaturally 💀

I find men in kilts very sexy!

Edit: I re-measured, I would apparently need to let it out 6" in order for it to fit well, not 4".

I got a kilt in my clan tartan about 20 years ago from ScotWeb, it was $500 or so back then iirc, in the last 10 years my weight has yo-yoed and I can't get the last 4" off my waist to get back to where I was. I know it's 16oz wool, it's their 5yd kilt. Is there somewhere in the US that can properly let a kilt out that much and still have it swing right? Or do I need to let it go? Where would I look for a tailor that could do that?

I recently got a green plaid kilt from a Celtic fair, I was wondering if there was any way to work it into every day fashion.

First, I'm new but not too new to kilts. I have been studying them for a few years, own a couple utility kilt, have a general idea on the proper fit, and purchased and studied 'The Art of Kiltmaking' a year ago. I also have 5 yards of double wide New Hampshire tartan (16 oz) that I've used as a great kilt at festivals and such that's still in great condition, and can pick up more in a couple days.

Worst case, we can get a couple suits and the bride will be happy, we aren't doing anything super fancy. So if I fail to make them in time, we have a contingency.

I plan on pleating to the stripe, specifically the wide green stripe, so that should give me some wiggle room warp-wise if things begin to drift.

I also have the time off right now, so I can work on this full time, at least to the point I don't get tired/burned out and start getting sloppy.

I figure 60-70 hours for the first, and another maybe get down to 40-50 for the second. I'll probably do them in tandem, keeping my best man's a step or 3 behind.

I really like the NH tartan. I don't have a family tartan, and I know its not a huge deal to most people, but my family has been in NH since 1639, and it's always been my home. I also really like the symbolism, and have settled on the pleating to the green stripe, because it creates muted greens across the back, and when you walk, it'll reveal the rich purple, red, and black inside the pleats. This translates well the NH... The first thing you see is our forests, but when you look closer, there's hidden beauty within (purple for the state bird/flower, lilac and purple finch), a hardiness from our snowy mountains and granite filled soil (white and black), and a rich history going back to the American Revolution (red for our fallen heros).

Anyways, length wise, I'm aiming for top of the kneecaps. It seems my waist according to the book is a little above my bellybutton (1-1.5 inches), but I want to be sure I don't make it too long.

I fully expect to be undoing a lot of my initial work, but I think I've decided to give it a go. Sounds absolutely crazy to start with so little time, but hey, I've made far worse decisions in my life.

Who can wear what? We all know that any improvements on kilts beyond the eighteenth century are definite no-gos. What I want to know is, traditionally, are kilts only to be worn by Scots? Are tartans limited to clan members? When does "modern" begin and are tartans created within the modern age also taboo? Are kilts to be worn strictly for ceremony?

Finally got my kilt from UTKilts. Lovin’ the utility while still being able to rock the family tartan. Got a chance to wear it to a buddy’s metal concert.

我知道這有點長，但那天只有這一條符合我的尺寸。
Edit I bought in Armstrongs Vintage (Grassmarket). The only Armstrongs Vintage who have Kilt (according to the staff)

Would you as a scot dislike it, if a non-scot like me would wear a kilt on a thru hike on the isle of skye? (Would buy one in Glasgow and personally see it as a challenge)

Next discussion is how dumb do you think the idea is or is a thing already? I couldn't really find something.

Have a nice day

Can a great kilt be formal??? I want to say yes, but then what differentiates a formal great kilt from a non-formal great kilt? Since you don't necessarily wear a jacket or vest with a great kilt, is it just a change in accessories: shirt, sporran, belt, hose?

I'm attending small wedding in Scotland of two young Americans. They've advised, "To fully embrace the Scottish spirit, we'd love for everyone to sport their tartan kilt or just plaid on Friday during our Welcome Party. For those who are renting a kilt, we encourage you to wear it for the Friday evening festivities. If you'd like, you're also more than welcome to wear your kilt again on the wedding day, though not required."

They are recommending to rent a complete kit from MacGregor and MacDuff for about $215. Wondering if there's an acceptable lower-cost option? I see in the U.S. you can rent a kit from The Tartan Store for about half that...but I'd have to pack it over and back. Thanks for any tips.

Also bragging rights coz he looks gorgeous 😍 Edit: This one was made for our own wedding in November last year and he's lost weight since hense it riding lower than it should be

The general consensus is that the sporran is your only "pocket" and utility style Kilts are the work of Satan.

My second question is "sporran chain or sporran straps?" Is one more formal than the other? Is it a matter of taste? Is it just personal preference?

Hebridean Heather.