I wear mine with just a sporran boots and scrunched down socks, more because i'm not man enough to walk around holding a purse. lol I need to carry keys wallet and my cell phone so the sporran fills a need. the other benefit of the sporran is it helps identify the kilt as a kilt not as a pleated skirt. Once weather starts getting a little more brisk i will add the hose and flashes to facilitate the colder climate.