Not a piper but like the look of a horse hair sporran

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I agree. A straight, flat cut across the bottom of a hair sporran tends to make it look like a broom. It seems to lack any imagination or style. My horse hair sporran is cut that way, and I would really like to give it some shape (I too like the scraggly look), but I'm terrified of doing it....

I don't think the straight cut bottom is quite as bad as you say but rather that it is just more reminiscent of a regimental, uniform look. I've been tempted to try trimming the bottom of mine for a softer, more layered, possibly more civilian look... I'm also scared of messing it up though, so maybe I should bring it to my girlfriend's mom, who is a hairdresser

This is not an entirely traditional Highland look, but it can be pulled off quite well if you're with people who don't know any better.

Let's hope no-one delates you to those who do know better, because they'd be aghast at the way you're doing things that "just aren't done" In all seriousness, that is quite a unique look. It has a generally traditional feel, but there's some older, historic touches, and your own modern individuality too.

I like how the leather cantle and long neck tie combination dress down what could otherwise be a very formal outfit. The mess jacket is still a black tie level item, though, and the argyle hose add to that impression. What type of event (i.e. what dress code) would you wear that outfit for?