Quote Originally Posted by Murray of New Brunswick
Q4: I take it the sporran can be made of any manner of thing as long as it's considered in the "formal" style?

Q5: Does it matter if the kilt is 13 oz or 16 oz?

Q6: ghillie brogues: the sites seem to list all sorts of types, from regimental and piper to appin and standard dress. Is one type to be preferred or avoided for this settign or is this just a matter of taste?
Q4: Formal sporrans have a metal cantle on the top, instead of a flap that goes over the front. Yes, it can be made from whatever beast you choose.

Q5: Not really. 13 oz. cloth will make a perfectly good 8-yard kilt. Mine is 16, and I love the way it hangs and swings, but only an expert would be able to spot the difference.

Q6: Regimental brogues are really just wingtip shoes. They have a tongue, whereas ghillie brouges do not. The only real difference in piper brogues is the soles. They're sturdier and more weather resistant, because pipers have to march a lot.