Want to add some flare to your kilt outfit with a sporran? Of course, you do; who on earth wouldn’t. There are a ton of options when it comes to them, so you may be a little paralyzed by choice; we get that, don’t worry! To take the pressure off of you, we’ll break down how you should go about choosing one and make sure you can just get to enjoying it and looking good in the process.
So have some faith in us, and we’ll guide you through this! We have your back. Let’s get started!
What is a sporran?
Sporrans are a pouch worn with a kilt, obviously, but stick with us. They are traditionally made from leather or fur. Although, in modern times, there are sporrans being made out of all sorts of materials. Some even feature stainless steel or plastics! They used to carry ammo or rations, but they carry mobile phones, car keys, and wallets nowadays.
There are sporrans for daywear, semi-dress, and even
Not sure if you should go with the 5-yard or 8-yard kilt? We’re here to help you with that. There’s a lot to know when you first approach buying Highland wear for the first time; that much is clear to us and to you as well, most likely. You’re already presented with size charts that you are meant to compare to your body, but on top of that, you also have the choice between a 5-yard or an 8-yard kilt.
So to help you decide which would suit you best, we’ll go over what the options are and also what they mean!
The Traditional Kilt vs. The Casual Kilt
The traditional kilt is the 8-yards (or more) option, and then there’s the casual kilt that is 5-yards (known as the sports kilt). While traditionally, kilts are typically made out of 100 percent pure wool, often in tartan. Tartan is a patterned cloth consisting of crisscrossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in m
