-
10th March 11, 10:41 AM
#1
Are off-center belt-mounted sporrans OK for modern wear?
STA has some Ferguson Britt historical sporrans that hang from a belt loop, rather than from a sporran strap. Naturally, these can't be positioned in front - the belt buckle is in the way. It has to be worn to one side. Is this acceptable in semi-modern (i.e. 19th cent or later) wear? Thanks.
-
10th March 11, 10:49 AM
#2
--dbh
When given a choice, most people will choose.
-
10th March 11, 11:19 AM
#3
Might look a bit 'off' with a jacket, but with a T, polo or rugby type shirts should be OK. Many men move their sporran over to their hip for sitting, driving, toileting or dancing anyway.
Regards
Chas
Stand and be counted!
All it takes for evil to flourish, is for good men to do nothing.
-
10th March 11, 11:44 AM
#4
 Originally Posted by Mike M.
STA has some Ferguson Britt historical sporrans that hang from a belt loop, rather than from a sporran strap. Naturally, these can't be positioned in front - the belt buckle is in the way. It has to be worn to one side. Is this acceptable in semi-modern (i.e. 19th cent or later) wear? Thanks.
Don't like the idea, but am biased against belt-hung sporrans anyway. Pic would help if you can be bothered trying to convert a conservative?
-
10th March 11, 11:53 AM
#5
Originally Posted by robbiethepiper
Don't like the idea, but am biased against belt-hung sporrans anyway. Pic would help if you can be bothered trying to convert a conservative?
Several examples near the top of this page:
http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/sporran_fb.html
"It's so dark that I can see stars that I've never seen and it's so beautiful. People of Sendai, look up!"
-
10th March 11, 07:48 PM
#6
Originally Posted by Mike M.
STA has some Ferguson Britt historical sporrans that hang from a belt loop, rather than from a sporran strap. Naturally, these can't be positioned in front - the belt buckle is in the way. It has to be worn to one side. Is this acceptable in semi-modern (i.e. 19th cent or later) wear? Thanks.
If you'll forgive me, good sir- I believe it's the STM that you're thinking of. 
...and I personally think there's not a thing wrong with wearing them with modern informal gear. I have one that I find excelent for the puropses of hiking and such... the off-center sporran is great for not hitting you in the junk while walking. 
Originally Posted by piperdbh
...then the store manager would try to throw us out, and when RR and tyger and various others tried to stare him down with The Look he'd accuse us of voodoo or something and we'd wind up in the clink or on Dr. Phil.
-
11th March 11, 11:46 AM
#7
Oops...you're quite right. Typo.
-
11th March 11, 02:52 PM
#8
I usually wear mine in the center and off-set the belt buckle:
'Course the sporrans look fine off-center, too!
Last edited by Woodsheal; 11th March 11 at 03:04 PM.
-
12th March 11, 05:29 PM
#9
Well, I've got the sword. :-)
-
12th March 11, 05:57 PM
#10
I'm sure they are okay to wear, except such a trend could cause the degree of the earth's spin to change a bit.
Steve "Jack Daw" McIntyre
"The honour the Sleat carpenter obtained...is still preserved for his decendants." Duncan Ban MacIntyre
Similar Threads
-
By AKScott in forum DIY Kilt and Accessories Help
Replies: 18
Last Post: 30th July 11, 06:10 AM
-
By AtagahiKC in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 3
Last Post: 22nd September 07, 01:50 PM
-
By A_Hay! in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 1
Last Post: 3rd October 06, 12:08 PM
-
By toadinakilt in forum General Kilt Talk
Replies: 2
Last Post: 30th July 05, 11:08 AM
-
By Magnus Sporrano in forum How to Accessorize your Kilt
Replies: 29
Last Post: 18th March 05, 10:36 PM
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
Forum Rules
|
|
Bookmarks