tartan casual kilt: no belt no sporran?

[auld argonian]

Agreed that you can just wear a sweater and a "normal" belt and that belt will be covered up...

But I've come to the conclusion (after having gone sporran-less in the beginning of my kilted kareer) that the sporran is de rigeur. If nothing else, consider a Stillwater Nylon Nightstalker sporran as a reasonably priced and extremely practical possibility. Not only is the sporran traditional and what folks expect to see hanging on the front of the kilt, it is also damn near indispensible if you want to carry anything (like your wallet and keys) with you and just feels right sitting there on the kilt.

Best

AA

[Big Dave]

You can get away without a sporran when you wear a UK, because of the pockets. But a traditional style kilt without a sporran just doesn't look right, nor feel right. Once I got my SWK Nightstalker Sporran, I use it with all my kilts, even my UK's.

[Panache]

kilted_brewer,

I'm with auld argonian. I think a tartan kilt just doesn't look quite right without the sporran. At my Scottish Country Dance class the gentlemen often forgo the belt, but never the sporran when dancing (when they wear kilts at all.)

If you are going to get a sporran and are looking for a good deal, I suggest getting a Buzz Kidder sporrran. They are sturdy and well made for under $60.
You can get a cheaper one easily, but you will likely find that in a year's time you will be looking at it and wonder "why did I buy this thing?" Do yourself a favor and get one that you will still be using 5 years down the road. Also get yourself a leather sporran strap (Cavscout* makes some nice ones, or you can just go to the Ladies Accessories section of a department store and get a simple cheap leather 3/4" belt)

Cheers

* He also makes belts, maybe he could make one that would work with your cool buckle, if a standard kilt belt doesn't work.