Are off-center belt-mounted sporrans OK for modern wear?

[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.

[piperdbh]

Yes. .

[Chas]

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

[robbiethepiper]

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?

[Dale Seago]

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

[Ryan Ross]

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.

[Mike M.]

Oops...you're quite right. Typo.

[Woodsheal]

I usually wear mine in the center and off-set the belt buckle:



'Course the sporrans look fine off-center, too!

[Mike M.]

Well, I've got the sword. :-)

[Jack Daw]

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.