Slainte!

**capthmorgan** · 30th October 16, 09:15 PM

Newbie from Los Angeles here. I had to throw my own Robbie Burns Supper last year when I couldn't get a large enough table at the Tam o' Shanter. Decided that I need to dress the part this year to be a proper host, so I just ordered my first kilt - a Stewart of Appin Muted (1842) tartan - from MacGregor and MacDuff.

I'm leaning towards a Contemporary Jacket - a little more subdued than the Prince Charlies and perhaps a bit more versatile, and wearing a solid color cravat under the waistcoat.

As far as a sporran, I ordered the Calder sporran from McRostie. It looks like beautiful leather and craftsmanship, and again, a little more understated than the traditional dress sporran.

I'd be delighted to receive input from the veterans here.

Patrick

**ASinclair** · 30th October 16, 09:45 PM

Hello Patrick!

Post picture, please.

**Richrail** · 30th October 16, 10:13 PM

from Reno, NV.

**Kiltedjohn** · 31st October 16, 01:46 AM

Hello, Patrick. Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands.

I do like your choice of sporran. I don't go for the overly ornate ones, but that's just my personal taste (experts may disagree!).

**Tarheel** · 31st October 16, 03:44 AM

Well met Patrick. It sounds as though you have everything organized and in its place. I agree with a more subdued sporran as a starter (if a final purchase). Maybe there is rent/own store that has a more formal (horse hair possible) sporran for the Burns supper. I haven't kept up with your weather (L. A. in the fall) to know if a Saxon jacket will be to warm (thinking tweed).

Glad to have you with us.