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[Computergeek]

I have been wearing a UK for quite a while and am very comfortable in it, but thus far I have not had need for the typical accessories that go with a more traditional kilt. I am looking for advice and suggestions about thing to use for daily wear. I am a simple kind of guy so I tend to lean toward things that are less ornate and more durable. To help put it in perspective when I am not wearing the kilt I wear a pair of beat up brown Corcoran jump boots (that have been resoled a couple times) Levis 501 jeans (also somewhat beat up looking, they just last forever), Brown leather belt, and a good old Hanes cotton tee. (As I said simple and durable). since a traditional kilt does not have pockets I figure that I will need a sporran, probably a kilt pin. if anyone can make a recommendation that seems along those lines. Oh, as a general rule I carry a cell phone, a Laguiole pocket knife, wallet, watch, keys, screwdriver(I work on computers, have to open them up to replace parts), Pipe, tobacco pouch, and tamper. Thanks Guys,

[Nighthawk]

As far as a sporran goes, look up A_Hay on this forum. He makes killer basic daywear sporrans, for a great price. The one I have has more room than I will ever be able to use.

[Monkey@Arms]

I have been wearing a UK for quite a while and am very comfortable in it, but thus far I have not had need for the typical accessories that go with a more traditional kilt. I am looking for advice and suggestions about thing to use for daily wear. I am a simple kind of guy so I tend to lean toward things that are less ornate and more durable. To help put it in perspective when I am not wearing the kilt I wear a pair of beat up brown Corcoran jump boots (that have been resoled a couple times) Levis 501 jeans (also somewhat beat up looking, they just last forever), Brown leather belt, and a good old Hanes cotton tee. (As I said simple and durable). since a traditional kilt does not have pockets I figure that I will need a sporran, probably a kilt pin. if anyone can make a recommendation that seems along those lines. Oh, as a general rule I carry a cell phone, a Laguiole pocket knife, wallet, watch, keys, screwdriver(I work on computers, have to open them up to replace parts), Pipe, tobacco pouch, and tamper. Thanks Guys,

Well for a traditionally-styled kilt, as you mentioned the minimum is a sporran, and usually some kind of wide belt. The other basics are hose, flashes, and a kilt pin. I usually buy a pair of matching flashes when I buy a kilt. But in truth none of these items are absolutely necessary. It just depends how you want to wear your kilt.

Best regards,

Jake

[RockyR]

When not "open", I'll be very casual around the shop. Usually I'll wear one of the "contemporary kilts" I own (fk, uk, rk) or a casual kilt or 5 yarder with just a sporran, tshirt and pair of sneakers. When the shop is open, I wear a 5 yarder or premier with a polo and belt and sneakers or hose and ghillies.

Bottom line... If YOU are comfortable in it and think it looks good, that's all that matters!

EDIT: I'll also second the suggestion for a custom sporran from a_hay or turpin... If you need extra space, ask them for a bigger sporran or one that is DEEPER (more room for the sporran to expand... So there would be 3 or 4 inches max between the front piece and the back piece of the sporran) than average sporrans.

[McMurdo]

A good Sporran is a must, as mentioned already Turpin and A-Hay are both very good but also consider a Freelander or a Ferguson Britt you will not be disappointed. Also Kilt Hose, flashes and a kilt pin would be what you would want perhaps you could look through the style threads for some ideas of what other wear with their kilts

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...ement.php?f=98

I hope this helps.