Two Questions

[Gunnar]

1: Can I wear a traditional 8 yard kilt for an every day purpose? Like this : http://www.scotweb.co.uk/sr_swhdr_eightyardkilt for example.
Or is it perhaps too fancy? I'm looking for a kilt similar to this one, but that I can wear every day.

2: Can I wear a full dress sporran for an every day purpose aswell?

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

QUESTION #1: Yes, you can wear an 8 yard kilt everyday. This is what most of did (and still continue to do) before less expensive kilts became generally available.

QUESTION #2: You would be better off with a plain leather sporran for everyday wear, as this will prevent wear and tear on your dress sporran. Dress sporrans cost money and it is better to preserve them for more formal occasions.

[Jdot84]

QUESTION #1: Yes, you can wear an 8 yard kilt everyday. This is what most of did (and still continue to do) before less expensive kilts became generally available.

QUESTION #2: You would be better off with a plain leather sporran for everyday wear, as this will prevent wear and tear on your dress sporran. Dress sporrans cost money and it is better to preserve them for more formal occasions.

I agree whole heartedly! That is what the kilt is made for! To have and not wear is a sin! As for the sporran I agree also, a plain leather would be best or a hunting sporran if you want a little fancier look.
J.

[Highlander31]

QUESTION #1: Yes, you can wear an 8 yard kilt everyday. This is what most of did (and still continue to do) before less expensive kilts became generally available.

QUESTION #2: You would be better off with a plain leather sporran for everyday wear, as this will prevent wear and tear on your dress sporran. Dress sporrans cost money and it is better to preserve them for more formal occasions.

I couldn't have said it any better.

[ardchoille]

This is how I dress every day:


Hand-sewn 8 yard kilt; leather belt and sporran strap; day wear sporran (Buzz Kidder in the picture); kilt hose. It's quite comfortable and acceptable for everyday wear. Full dress sporrans are considered evening/dress wear.

[Ozman1944]

This my usual daily wear, unless I have services etc. of course.

[meinfs]

I believe that the accessories you wear with your tartan kilt will determine whether it's formal, casual, rugged: jackets, pins, hose, shoes, waistcoats or tshirts, leather sporran/fur sporran...etc.


So my personal opinion is that your 13 or 16 oz wool tartan kilt can be used for any setting with the right accessories.

It's best to wear the leather sporran during the daytime. Fur sporran for evening. But I think if you're the only one kilted at any event you can get away with either at anytime because people (non-kilties) wouldn't know about it anyway.

[Kiltman]

1: Can I wear a traditional 8 yard kilt for an every day purpose? Like this : http://www.scotweb.co.uk/sr_swhdr_eightyardkilt for example.
Or is it perhaps too fancy? I'm looking for a kilt similar to this one, but that I can wear every day.

It's a good kilt for everyday wear.

2: Can I wear a full dress sporran for an every day purpose aswell?

Some would say no. I've found that a plain leather sporran works best. Also the Rob Roy type seems to carry all I need.

[marblemap]

Like native Scots, I only wear the kilt for traditional, or special Scottish events, i.e. Hogmanay, games, Burn's Supper, St. Andrew's Day and of course Tartan Day which means on average eight times a year.

Wearing the kilt is very special to my family and I was taught that men who wear it just to wear it are looking for attention.

[Cassidy]

Like native Scots, I only wear the kilt for traditional, or special Scottish events, i.e. Hogmanay, games, Burn's Supper, St. Andrew's Day and of course Tartan Day which means on average eight times a year.

Wearing the kilt is very special to my family and I was taught that men who wear it just to wear it are looking for attention.

Really? Because I always figured that men who wear it just to wear it are wearing it just to wear it. Because they prefer it to pants. Because it's a symbol of their heritage. Because it suits their lifestyle better. Because it's more practical.

Because they don't listen to people who try to designate where and when you can where what, because that's just silly.