Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Interestingly for day wear, the (dare I say it?) traditional "prong" type belt buckle, usually in brass, was the expected version and the "plate"type buckle was exclusively for evening wear, if you so chose. Whilst this may raise an eyebrow of some of you, the "plate" buckle was regarded as a very much as "Johny come lately" attire, if worn during the day.
Absolutely correct, as usual!