Email - contact@kilts.com
Kilts.com offers Worldwide Delivery - Taking Scotland to the World...

Return and Refund Policy Terms of Service Payment Methods

Kilts.com
  • Home
  • Men’s Kilts
  • Kilt Accessories
    • Belts & Buckles
      • 1.5″ Belts & Buckles
    • Cuff Links
    • Ghillie Brogues (Shoes)
    • Hats, Caps & Cap Badges
    • Jackets & Vests
    • Kilt Extension Straps
    • Kilt Pins
    • Luggage & Kilt Carriers
    • Plaids & Brooches
    • Sgian Dubhs
    • Shirts
    • Sporrans
      • Day Sporrans
      • Semi Dress Sporrans
      • Dress Sporrans
      • Hunting Sporrans
      • Horsehair Sporrans
      • Children’s Sporrans
      • Bottle Holder & Belt Pouches
      • Military and Service Sporrans
    • Tartan Fabric
    • Ties, Neckties & Bow Ties
    • Collections
      • Brown Leather
      • Clan Crest
      • Firefighter
      • Irish
      • Law Enforcement
      • Masonic
      • Welsh
  • Women & Kids
    • Women
      • Brooches & Accessories
      • Tartan Mini Kilts & Kilted Skirts
      • Tartan Sashes & Shawls
    • Kids
      • Kids Kilt
      • Kids Sporrans
  • My Account
  • Contact Us
0

How to Wear a Sporran Correctly? Top Tips on Wearing a Sporran

Gregor MacIntyre
Sep 11, 2017 Advice 0 Comment

We are often asked how to wear a sporran correctly when it comes to wearing your kilt for the first time. If you have any questions about what we have included in this guide, just shoot us an email and we will be delighted to help.

How to Wear a Sporran – The Ultimate Guide

Your kilt outfit will not be complete without adding a sporran. It is vitally important to wear the sporran correctly, otherwise you will be getting a few looks from your fellow kilt wearers. You will know that the sporran is in the correct position when you can draw a vertical line down your outfit, so that the line passes through the buttons of your waistcoat, your tie or bow-tie, sporran and kilt belt buckle. Sometimes, the sporran is moved over to either the left or right side of your kilt when you are dancing, if you are partaking in a ceilidh for example.

We would recommend that you let your sporran hang around 4-5 inches from the top of your kilt, which is approximately 3 fingers from the buckle of your belt.
Tips on How to Wear a Sporran correctly.

Which Sporran to Choose?

You will have probably noticed that there are many different types of sporrans, depending on the occasion that you wear a kilt too.

History of the Sporran

Not many people know where the word sporran comes from. In fact, its from the Gaelic word “purse”. Kilts do not have pockets, so this means that there is no place to keep your personal effects when wearing the kilt, such as money, food or even lead musket during the wars. This lead to the development of the sporran to solve this storage problem. In the modern era, sporrans are great for your smartphone and wallet. Oh, and you will also find the occasional hip flask in there as well!

What are the Different Types of Sporrans?

Here at Kilts.com, we stock a range of different sporrans, namely:

  • Day
  • Semi-Dress
  • Dress
  • Hunting
  • Horsehair

Day Sporrans are mainly worn during informal events. It is recommended that you don’t wear a sporran of this type to a wedding for example, as it will reduce the formality of your look. You will notice that this type are often made of leather, and don’t feature any animal hair, as well as having no metal cantle.

This is a Day Sporran with a Scottish Clan Crest.

Semi-Dress Sporrans combine features of both the day and dress. In most semi-dress sporrans, they will feature animal fur accompanying the leather. I would say this is a great sporran to choose if you plan to wear it during formal and informal occasions. Think of it as smart casual.

Dress Sporrans are for the most formal of occasions. These are commonly worn at weddings where you want to stand out from the crowd. You will notice the use of animal furs in most products, and there will most likely be a shiny metallic cantle at the top.

How to Wear a Sporran Guide. This is a Dress Sporran.

We also sell Hunting Sporrans and Horsehair Sporrans (most used by pipe bands). The horsehair often hangs right the way down the kilt for a truly impressive look.
If you would like advice on what type to choose, or how to wear a sporran, just email us and we will be happy to help.
Day SporransDress SporransHorsehair SporransHunting SporransSemi Dress Sporrans

Gregor is our resident blogger, who has 19 years worth of experience making kilts for our customers. His advice offers a unique insight into the world of Scotland's national dress. If you have any questions, please message him at contact@kilts.com.

Should You Choose a 5 Yard or 8 Yard Kilt?Previous post
Tips for Wearing a Casual KiltNext post

Leave your comment Cancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

© 1999-2018 Kilts.com - Powered by Thinking Different and USAKilts.