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    Which Sporran?

    I am heading to a lunch meeting and wearing the following:
    Black Watch Kilt
    Green Hose
    White Shirt
    Black Watch Tie
    Belt
    Ghillie Brogues
    Black Argyll Jacket

    My question is I have 2 sporrans, a plain black one and a white rabbit hair w/chrome cantle. Which one, given my outfit and time of day, would be most appropriate?
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    Re: Which Sporran?

    The plain black one would be most suitable for daywear. Sounds like the rabbit fur with chrome cantle is a much more of a dress sporran and would be more suitable for evening wear to a formal event. Although as with most things its up to you, as there are no formal rules just convention and tradition.
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    Re: Which Sporran?

    Plain black would be my choice.
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    Re: Which Sporran?

    Thanks for the advise and confirmation of my choice. I am going with the black one.
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    Re: Which Sporran?

    Aye, black sporran, but hey - lose the belt...kilt straps work fine.

    Just me, but wearing a belt with kilt straps is like wearing a belt and suspenders.

    Wearing just the kilt straps makes a man look more confident too.
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    Re: Which Sporran?

    Yup, for a lunch meeting definitely the plain black leather one. The fur and chrome cantle sporran would be more appropriate for evening wear.
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    Re: Which Sporran?

    Black leather sporran for daytime meeting. I would choose another neck tie, too. Tartan ties with the kilt are usually not the best choice.

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