Sporrans and 'real' sporrans.

[Dale Seago]

So, here's what I've gathered about sporrans - please correct any aspects that are wrong or add any combination I may have left out.

Brown leather = Daywear
Black Leather = Daywear/Informal eveningwear
Black leather + silver = Daywear/Informal eveningwear
Brown Leather + Brass = Daywear
Fur + Silver = Eveningwear, Formal Eveningwear
Fur + Brass = Daywear/Informal Eveningwear/Eveningwear?
Full Mask = Any occasion


Is that correct?

Obviously there will be exceptions to the above, such as an incredibly ornate and well-worked leather sporran that would work formal wear, but is this list acceptable as a general guide to "sporran appropriateness"?

Matt Newsome has a nice "summary" article for kilt wearers at http://albanach.org/advice.htm. Regarding sporrans, he comments that

An all leather sporran in black is ok for formal or casual wear, and an all leather sporran in brown usually for casual wear only.

The article is well worth reading in its entirety. He seems to know a fair bit about the history of Scottish attire; is Director of the Scottish Tartans Museum in North Carolina; makes kilts (and is making two for me right now, or at least will be once the fabric arrives from Scotland); and is a member here.