Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Yes, this is true, and that's why many like them. Each to his own, of course. But if we start saying that anything that's more decoration than use doesn't really belong with the kilt, then we would also not wear:

sgians dubh
Braemar cuffs
gauntlet cuffs
epaulets
buckle brogues
waistcoats
any pocket which is sewn shut
heck, even the kilt itself!

I'm not sure why decoration is something that should be avoided. It is, after all, much of the reason we wear the kilt! These are not strictly utilitarian garments. Decoration is every bit a part of the kilt as comfort and utility. As long as something doesn't actually impede functionality, why would we want to take away the decoration?
Exactly. That's somewhat like how it went for me.

I just wouldn't feel right about wearing all the decoration, not that I care if someone else does.

I would have prefered the plain smaller sporran to the huge hairy one for my own personal use.