Dress Kilt Sporran..MUST it be fur???

**Tobus** · 17th February 10, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by davidlpope

Why not try a hair sporran? Very traditional and "manly" (if that's what you're shooting for...) for formal highland wear.

Cordially,

David

That's what I was thinking too. It has a respectful history for formal attire and nothing looks manlier than a horse hair sporran.

**azwildcat96** · 17th February 10, 04:01 PM

There is also the more rare feathered sporran (mallard duck or pheasant). I know there is a thread on here about them...

here's a link to the maker - http://www.katemacphersonsporrans.co.uk/pheasant.html

They also have a crocodile one that looks interesting. You could tell people it was made from nessie

**DesertCeltic** · 17th February 10, 08:02 PM

I think you should pick a sporran that you like. I personally like the look of seal, but being in the states would have to get faux seal from the likes of L&M. Always curious if the faux seal looks close to the real thing.

**dsinohio@hotmail.com** · 17th February 10, 08:50 PM

I have to really thank all of you who replied so quickly! I appreciate your help, and will feel much more comfortable about my wearing of a rather understated (read "plain") black leather sporran with my mess dress jacket, which, like all Air Force uniforms, is quite NOT flashy! I've only seen one kilt on my cruises, so I expect to get a few comments, admiring, and envious! Thanks again for the comments, and especially the pictures...It's great having such a friendly, informative forum to call on!!!

**Nighthawk** · 17th February 10, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

I've always thought that the studded hunting sporrans look all right with formal attire.

EG:

http://www.usakilts.com/store/cart.p...t_detail&p=272

...and it's BLACK.

Best

AA

Mmmm.... Leather hunting sporrans... That one is just dead sexy. That would look great with any formal wear I would suspect.

**Phil** · 18th February 10, 01:39 AM

I would only say that for formal wear it really should be a fur or hair sporan. As has been said elsewhere, however, there are no rules but others will wonder if you had forgotten to pack your dress sporan.

**Donnie** · 18th February 10, 04:58 AM

I must say that 99.9% of the people you meet anywhere will NOT now what is "proper" for "dress" in a kilt. Wear black to match your jacket, and you will be fine!

**ForresterModern** · 18th February 10, 06:47 AM

Originally Posted by DesertCeltic

I think you should pick a sporran that you like. I personally like the look of seal, but being in the states would have to get faux seal from the likes of L&M. Always curious if the faux seal looks close to the real thing.

Cannot comment on faux seal but many US dress sporrand have bovine fur which is also quite stylish and attractive and obviously readily available in a variety of colors and patterns at a reasonable price:

My bovine fur dress sporran with my Argyll outfit at Edinburgh Castle 5/08.

**Rob Wright** · 18th February 10, 10:52 PM

I have a faux seal fur sporran from L&M, it is quite nice, nice feel and color , it does not look "fake"

Rob

Originally Posted by DesertCeltic

I think you should pick a sporran that you like. I personally like the look of seal, but being in the states would have to get faux seal from the likes of L&M. Always curious if the faux seal looks close to the real thing.

**thescot** · 18th February 10, 11:40 PM

I would surely keep to black for evening attire at least. I wear the following:

for pretty dressy:

or preferably for a little more casual, but still dressy:

for more formal evening dress I wear a white fur with black leather targe, silver cantle, and black tassels. I don't have a photo handy, but it looks a lot like this one from L&M:
http://www.landmhighland.com/default...&ptyp=6&pid=75