Quote Originally Posted by UmAnOnion
I have looked at a bunch of sites & prefer the Freelander styled sporran/pouch over the more flat fronted models. Is a freelander styled pouch considered too casual for semi-formal affairs (I have a Burns dinner to go to in a couple weeks that i am making this for primarily).
I really like the Freelander sporrans (and will have to get one someday), but they seem pretty casual to me.

Quote Originally Posted by UmAnOnion
Also I have seen the sporran straps/belts and will be making/aquiring one of those (Thanks for teh suggestions togo with leather as opposed to all metal to save your kilts wear & tear) BUT i have also seen simple hanging loops that sit on either side of your belt buckle and hold the sporran (see here - 1/2 way down the page) ... any opinions on those???
The hanging loops for the sporran would definitely NOT be good for any amount of formality. They work okay, but the look would be all wrong. Keep them for casual wear. I would stick to a simple black strap that goes around the waist to hang the sporran, or if you wanted to go more formal the chain.