Belt loops on a Montrose Doublet?

**Steve Barclay** · 17th July 10, 08:53 AM

Today I received my new Montrose Doublet in the post, and it's great, but having never owned one before, I assumed they had a belt loop at either side, which this does not. Is this unusual? Also, it does have the metal hooks at the back, but no elastic. Would a hair band suffice? Thanks.

**MacLowlife** · 17th July 10, 09:07 AM

I have seen them all ways- loops, metal hooks, all, none. Much depends on the way it fits and the way your belt does. You ought to be able to rig some kind of belt retaining device if you need one. I find a tight belt tends to stay put on its own, but you may need to tuck and tug now and then if you are dancing- or add loops.

**Steve Barclay** · 17th July 10, 09:13 AM

Thanks yeah I think I may put some on. I'll out a pic up soon, just waiting for my frilly coffs to arrive!

**Steve Barclay** · 1st August 10, 07:22 AM

As promised! (click for large image)

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**BobsYourUncle** · 1st August 10, 09:47 AM

Looks da' bomb! Belt loops sound like a good idea. Another alternative is to sew in metal belt hooks, as is done in military tunics/jackets. You can find them at What Price Glory here: http://www.onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=98&bc=no

Just a thought...