Choosing a Sporran...HELP!

**RobertsonII** · 28th January 08, 11:01 PM

Event is very formal though I will only be the casual observer.
I will be borrowing either an Argyl or PC jacket.

Again I know that it is not traditionally considered a formal sporran, I am just wondering if I could get away with it. It will be the only formal event for sometime were as I plan on attending a multitude of casual events and I don't have the money to purchase two.

The other one I am interested in is more formal but again could I get away with it for casual wear?

Thanks for all the help.

**DTrain** · 28th January 08, 11:17 PM

The Rob Roy is great for casual everyday wear but not exactly formal. The formal will look great at your event but not exactly casual everyday wear.

My suggestion: BUY the Rob Roy. Rent (or beg, or borrow, or steal) a more formal one for your event. If you can borrow a jacket, surely somebody can lend a sporran.

**James MacMillan** · 28th January 08, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by DTrain

The Rob Roy is great for casual everyday wear but not exactly formal. The formal will look great at your event but not exactly casual everyday wear.

My suggestion: BUY the Rob Roy. Rent (or beg, or borrow, or steal) a more formal one for your event. If you can borrow a jacket, surely somebody can lend a sporran.

That would be my take on the situation, As I would know of no one who ownes a PC that doesn't also own a (at least low-end) evening sporran.

E-bay also has some really low-cost evening sporrans, that hold up for at least casual inspection. ie rabbit fur and stamped metal cantle. If you have time, you should be able to score one for around $25 US. If you think that you will be in evening attire very seldom, it seems a waste to spend a lot of money on a sporran. Just not the Scottish thing to do!

billmcc · 29th January 08, 07:07 AM

You can probably get away with wearing the Rob Roy sporran (if it is black) with an Argyll jacket. A semi-formal sporran is usually worn with an Argyll jacket, so you're not that far off. Most people won't know the difference.

However, the Rob Roy sporran won't go with a PC jacket. Nor will the formal sporran work for casual wear.