Black Argyle & sporran?

**David Thornton** · 26th October 05, 07:13 AM

From the fashion impared.
I've been invited to spend the afternoon in a box overlooking Keeneland today. If you ever get the chance, this is an absolutly perfect way to spend a fall day. Best horse racing in the world, a virtual parade of beauties (two & four legged). Sorry, got carried away. I'm wearing the black Argyle. The coat has lots of pockets, do I need a sporran? I brought one, just seems redundant. If I need one, please also say why.
David

**ByDand** · 26th October 05, 07:39 AM

David, I am not 100% sure of the 100% correct way to wear the kilt, however, I would never wear one without the sporran. It makes the kilt look complete and adds to the overall look. Just my two cents.

Have a great day either way.

**Shane** · 26th October 05, 08:00 AM

I agree. Any traditional styled kilt really does need a sporran to complete the look, whether it is functional or not. I have found that the sporran is the one item which changes "why are you wearing a sk!&t?" to "nice kilt".

Shane

**GMan** · 26th October 05, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Shane

I agree. Any traditional styled kilt really does need a sporran to complete the look, whether it is functional or not. I have found that the sporran is the one item which changes "why are you wearing a sk!&t?" to "nice kilt".

Shane

Another one in agreement here.

**Iolaus** · 26th October 05, 08:42 AM

I would agree with Shane. It does complete the look and helps ID the kilt as being what it is (a kilt pin also helps do this). That's why my SW hasn't been worn yet; I'm waiting for my Freelander.
checks the front porch, looks at the calendar, checks his watch, tests the doorbell to see if it's working, checks the calendar again...

**David Thornton** · 26th October 05, 09:06 AM

And a kilt pin? I won't wear a sporran chain because of the wear on the wool, why subject the kilt to a pin?

Black sporran it is.

Later

David

**Cawdorian** · 26th October 05, 10:52 AM

The black sporran will be perfectly appropriate to wear with your Kilt and Black Argyle Jacket, the Argyle Jacket is cut away at the bottom to allow your sporran to be properly displayed.

**Archangel** · 26th October 05, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by Cawdorian

The black sporran will be perfectly appropriate to wear with your Kilt and Black Argyle Jacket, the Argyle Jacket is cut away at the bottom to allow your sporran to be properly displayed.

good call, the rest are right too. According to Geoffrey(tailor), you've entered the level of formality that has the two go together. My personal opinion is the sporran separates us from Miss Marple.

**bikercelt1** · 26th October 05, 12:28 PM

Ditto all of the above but I'll add that I was always taught never to put anything of substance in my coat pockets or they bulge and look unsightly, thus the sporran becomes more neccessary for things like keys.

Jamie

**Archangel** · 26th October 05, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by bikercelt1

Ditto all of the above but I'll add that I was always taught never to put anything of substance in my coat pockets or they bulge and look unsightly, thus the sporran becomes more neccessary for things like keys.

Jamie

Ah, but the beauty of the Argyll, as Dave noted is the abundance of pockets.