Belt for Montrose Doublet

[saxandpipes]

I was wondering,

is it necessary to use a large solid-buckle type belt with a montrose doublet, or would something like this:


also be ok?



Cheers,

Michael

http://www.buckleandhide.co.uk/sterl...kilt_buckle/52 (original link)

[thescot]

I've seen the "waistplate" style, and--to my mind--the large silver buckle sets off the black front much better.

http://www.kinlochanderson.com/featu...rson-kilt.html
http://www.tartanweb.com/shop/highla...o-measure.html
http://www.scotyard.com/product.sc?productId=121
http://www.thekiltshop.net/product.p...cat=268&page=1


But I will have to say, that's a pretty nice lookng belt you show. I just tend to think that the larger, solid silver waistplate would look best.

[JSFMACLJR]

I was wondering,

is it necessary to use a large solid-buckle type belt with a montrose doublet, or would something like this:


also be ok?



Cheers,

Michael

http://www.buckleandhide.co.uk/sterl...kilt_buckle/52 (original link)

That belt would work just fine!
(assuming it is wide enough. )

[piperdbh]

I'll have to agree with my northern neighbor and regrettably disagree with my southern one and say, "Yes, that belt would look really nice with a Montrose."

[MacLowlife]

and here's a nice Montrose... http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Vintage-...item2c58c2d237

The size looks to be about a 40, but don't blame me if it doesn't fit... I just blew my budget on a Dress Stewart kilt, acting on the advice of the assembled company.

[artificer]

I've been thinking about making a dress belt from the below buckle


Maclowlife: I spotted that Montrose earlier... I WISH the Scots were a bit bigger when it came to vintage clothes! Whatever happened to a 44R guys?! Yer not all tiny, I know that, otherwise you'd not have the name "Big Yan", right?

[cavscout]

The web site says that belt is 1-7/8" wide so at just under 2" it should work very well.

A follow on question for those more familiar with the Montrose style. Is it more common for the buckle to be symmetrical rather than asymmetrical?

This is a 2.5" belt. http://www.oconeeleatherworks.com/Belts.htm

[saxandpipes]

Ok, thanks for the input!

It is a fairly reasonable belt proportion-wise, I was really just wondering if it would look strange, by not having a huge solid buckle (which I don't really prefer anyway) and indeed by also not being symetrical.

The buckle is sterling silver and engraved beautifully (I think) and comes with option of thistle/acanthus and scroll engraving!

(I've got a wedding to plan...)


Cheers,

Michael

[Lyle1]

I think it would look fine, but I like a look that is just a bit different than everyone else. I don't think you need to have a symmetrical buckle, but it would seem natural to have a second keeper to secure the loose end of the belt as it exits the buckle. That would give you a symmetrical look.