First Kilt, Am i wearing everything properly?

[piperdbh]

Find a slim belt in a department store and pass it through the leather thing on the back of your sporran. Buckle the belt behind you, and you've got a quick, cheap and easy sporran strap that won't rub holes in your kilt.

[Calico]

for when i try to run

I think some of the respondents missed this part.

If you run, the sporran will flop. They are not restrained, the belt just holds them up. Moving it higher will help but not eliminate flopping while running.

[Jock Scot]

I think some of the respondents missed this part.

If you run, the sporran will flop. They are not restrained, the belt just holds them up. Moving it higher will help but not eliminate flopping while running.

Ah no, not really, that part about running was not missed, once part one has been well understood , and only when,we have part 2. Part two of the solution is:-

Don't run!

[theborderer]

Hello and Welcome from Berlin, Germany.

[SlackerDrummer]

1) Get a leather strap to replace the chain.
2) Adjust the sporran higher on your body.
3) If you must run, slide the sporran around to your hip.

[azwildcat96]

So many posts against the chain strap...I like chain straps.

[SlackerDrummer]

So many posts against the chain strap...I like chain straps.

I think they look fine with a sporran that has a metal cantle. Then it coordinates at least. Otherwise they seem out of place to me. From a functional standpoint, the leather strap is far superior. As a drummer, I am constantly moving the sporran to my hip whenever I put on the drum. Doing that with a chain strap is a PITA, not to mention rough on the kilt.

[lethearen]

Ah no, not really, that part about running was not missed, once part one has been well understood , and only when,we have part 2. Part two of the solution is:-

Don't run!

Pretty much what I was going to say when I first read the "run" part... but Jock beat me to it!

I have gone running with a sporran... when I do, I tend to move it to my side hip. Even that's not ideal, though. So if you're going to run in a kilt, do it sans sporran if at all possible.

But still, Jock's advice is golden. Just don't run

[azwildcat96]

I think they look fine with a sporran that has a metal cantle. Then it coordinates at least. Otherwise they seem out of place to me. From a functional standpoint, the leather strap is far superior. As a drummer, I am constantly moving the sporran to my hip whenever I put on the drum. Doing that with a chain strap is a PITA, not to mention rough on the kilt.

I actually just purchased my second sporran and it has a leather strap. I have only worn it once so far, and the convenience to move the sporran easily is nice, but I do like the look of the chains better.

[Galician]

The outfit looks great. Just two points:

1) I agree that the sporran is too low. Depending on what you put in there, it's going to go down all on its own. Start high.

What do you mean by running? Just the emergency hop when you're late for class, or do you plan to race in it? If the latter, put it to the side on your hip, or skip it all together till after the race.

2) I don't see your flashes. You might have them too far back. I think the usual advice here is 10:00 and 2:00.

Now the crucial element.... what tartan is it, and where did you get it?