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Putting together a full set of kill outfits for formal events such as a wedding can be a daunting task. Figuring out which top goes with what kill and jacket is time-consuming. However, Scottish Kilt has made this process simple for you! We have taken the time to put together everything you need to sport your formal kilt outfit to a full-dress event, leaving you without the hassle of planning an ensemble and finding all of its pieces.
Wearing a kilt on its own is not the same as wearing a kilt outfit. The difference lies in the jacket and the accessories that you choose to wear with the formal kilt for men. Often called Highlands Dress, a proper kilt outfit comes with all of the accessories, ranging from something as small as the kilt belt to the kilt hose flags to something as prominent as the kilt jacket and sporran. There are a few accessories you need to keep in mind when you are considering buying a new kilt outfit if you want to follow tradition and look your best.
1. Formal Wedding: The first is a formal event where black-tie and “white tie” attire is required and what is appropriate for each. It does not address the kilt or Scottish attire, but can be a very helpful resource for people who are less familiar with the rules of etiquette for men's formal wear. This will include Scottish weddings and other formal gatherings.
2. Highland Games: Another time when the kilt accessories are appropriate is during Scottish heritage events such as the Highland Games and Ceilidh. These games take place all over Scotland during the summer months, and you will see not only the competing athletes and dancers but also attendees wearing kilts at Scottish ceilidh dances.
3. Tartan Army at National Team Sports: The kilt is also worn during Scottish National team sports such as football, where fans become the tartan army. During these events, the kill is usually combined with a casual football shirt and chunky shoes which make up the uniform of the tartan army.
4. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the very best kilt occasions. As one of Scotland's most famous visitor attractions, it features acts from all over the world and is truly a world-class spectacular with massed pipe bands, Scottish dancing, martial arts displays, and much more. So if you happen to be in Scotland during August, I strongly recommend seeing this show and wearing your formal kilt.
5. National Tartan Day: Tartan Day is one of the major kilt occasions, where America and Canada celebrate the strong links between their countries and Scotland. It is a national holiday in America, celebrated on the 6th of April. Many different towns and cities across both America and Canada celebrate with massed pipe bands and various forms of Scottish culture. It is a chance to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish Americans to the United States.
6. Graduation Ceremonies: Every year, more and more students attending graduation ceremonies are choosing to receive their degrees dressed in their kilts. On one of the most important days of their college or university career, they want to dress up in their finest clothes, and for many, this could only mean wearing their kilts as they wish to display their Celtic.
You will want to find the right Tartan Necktie & bow tie, and Initial, your dress shirt will have a winged collar because presently, those seem to be the most popular. These tartan ties are worn for very casual situations. This is an affordable and cheap kilt accessory for your traditional kilt set.
2. Scottish Sporran: Since your tartan kilt has no pockets, you will need a sporran. The Scottish sporran is the pouch that attaches to your kilt using either a chain or a leather strap tucked through the metal loops often found on the sides of the kilts. You can get sporrans that are as dressed up or dressed down as you need them to be.
3. Kilt Belt & Buckles: Belts and buckles are not always necessary. These accessories are usually only required when a waistcoat is not part of the outfit. The kilt buckles are versatile and can be unique detailed with Scottish symbols or Celtic knots.
4. Kilt Pins & Brooch: If you want to accessorize further, you can find kilt pins, which also have the wiggle room of being as plain or as decorative as you'd like. Fly plaid brooch for your kilt and it will be made of silver.
5. Scottish Ghillie Shirt: There are traditional kilt shirts called Scottish shirts and Jacobite shirts that should be worn for formal events. You will need a kilt shirt to wear with the kilt outfit, and to go with that, you will also need a waistcoat.
6. Kilt Hose & Flashes: The socks worn with the kilt are called kilt hose and are made from wool. These long and thick kilt hose (socks) were increased cream and worn with formal kilts. Kilt flashes can be bought in solid colors or patterns to match the kilt tartan. The flashes are worn on the outside of the calf with a garter hidden under the fold of the socks. Kilt hose is important, and black kilt sock flashes are just as important to put the finishing touches on the look.
7. Scottish Ghillie Brogues: Scottish Ghillie Brogues are the ultimate shoes for kilt wear when attending a formal event. These meticulously crafted Ghillie shoes, made from premium leather with a sturdy metal insert in the heel, exude sophistication and style. Their unique lacing system, which extends halfway up the calf, adds a touch of elegance to any kilt outfit. Pairing these exquisite kilt shoes with a matching kilt hat completes the ensemble, demonstrating you look impeccable from head to toe, and ready to make a lasting impression at any formal occasion.
1. Prince Charlie Kilt Jacket: The Prince Charlie jacket and vest are elegant and sophisticated. It is the jacket you will want to wear if you are going to black-tie affairs and other formal events.
2. Argyll Jacket: If you want a jacket that is a bit more versatile, you can go with the Argyll jacket. Depending on the one that you choose, they are able to be worn both casually and formally as well.
3. Tweed Argyll Jacket: The Argyll tweed kilt jacket is the most casual of the jackets with a conventional shaping and is often made of tweed. You can choose a more casual gray tweed jacket in a style that best suits the occasion for less formal events.
Wearing a kilt on its own is not the same as wearing a kilt outfit. The difference lies in the jacket and the accessories that you choose to wear with the formal kilt for men. Often called Highlands Dress, a proper kilt outfit comes with all of the accessories, ranging from something as small as the kilt belt to the kilt hose flags to something as prominent as the kilt jacket and sporran. There are a few accessories you need to keep in mind when you are considering buying a new kilt outfit if you want to follow tradition and look your best.
Formal Kilt Outfit
Occasions To Wear Kilt Accessories
There are actually many situations when modern kill accessories are appropriate.1. Formal Wedding: The first is a formal event where black-tie and “white tie” attire is required and what is appropriate for each. It does not address the kilt or Scottish attire, but can be a very helpful resource for people who are less familiar with the rules of etiquette for men's formal wear. This will include Scottish weddings and other formal gatherings.
2. Highland Games: Another time when the kilt accessories are appropriate is during Scottish heritage events such as the Highland Games and Ceilidh. These games take place all over Scotland during the summer months, and you will see not only the competing athletes and dancers but also attendees wearing kilts at Scottish ceilidh dances.
3. Tartan Army at National Team Sports: The kilt is also worn during Scottish National team sports such as football, where fans become the tartan army. During these events, the kill is usually combined with a casual football shirt and chunky shoes which make up the uniform of the tartan army.
4. Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: The Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the very best kilt occasions. As one of Scotland's most famous visitor attractions, it features acts from all over the world and is truly a world-class spectacular with massed pipe bands, Scottish dancing, martial arts displays, and much more. So if you happen to be in Scotland during August, I strongly recommend seeing this show and wearing your formal kilt.
5. National Tartan Day: Tartan Day is one of the major kilt occasions, where America and Canada celebrate the strong links between their countries and Scotland. It is a national holiday in America, celebrated on the 6th of April. Many different towns and cities across both America and Canada celebrate with massed pipe bands and various forms of Scottish culture. It is a chance to recognize the outstanding achievements and contributions made by Scottish Americans to the United States.
6. Graduation Ceremonies: Every year, more and more students attending graduation ceremonies are choosing to receive their degrees dressed in their kilts. On one of the most important days of their college or university career, they want to dress up in their finest clothes, and for many, this could only mean wearing their kilts as they wish to display their Celtic.
Accessories to Wear With Scottish Kilt
Complete Your Look with Stylish Kilt Accessories
No one's highland wear outfit is complete without the proper kilt accessories. Accessories are usually small, and there are many that you can consider. That can include a sporran, kilt belt, kilt buckle, hose socks and flashes, and more. The more Scottish kilt accessories you have, the more options you have for dressing up.
You will want to find the right Tartan Necktie & bow tie, and Initial, your dress shirt will have a winged collar because presently, those seem to be the most popular. These tartan ties are worn for very casual situations. This is an affordable and cheap kilt accessory for your traditional kilt set.
2. Scottish Sporran: Since your tartan kilt has no pockets, you will need a sporran. The Scottish sporran is the pouch that attaches to your kilt using either a chain or a leather strap tucked through the metal loops often found on the sides of the kilts. You can get sporrans that are as dressed up or dressed down as you need them to be.
3. Kilt Belt & Buckles: Belts and buckles are not always necessary. These accessories are usually only required when a waistcoat is not part of the outfit. The kilt buckles are versatile and can be unique detailed with Scottish symbols or Celtic knots.
4. Kilt Pins & Brooch: If you want to accessorize further, you can find kilt pins, which also have the wiggle room of being as plain or as decorative as you'd like. Fly plaid brooch for your kilt and it will be made of silver.
5. Scottish Ghillie Shirt: There are traditional kilt shirts called Scottish shirts and Jacobite shirts that should be worn for formal events. You will need a kilt shirt to wear with the kilt outfit, and to go with that, you will also need a waistcoat.
6. Kilt Hose & Flashes: The socks worn with the kilt are called kilt hose and are made from wool. These long and thick kilt hose (socks) were increased cream and worn with formal kilts. Kilt flashes can be bought in solid colors or patterns to match the kilt tartan. The flashes are worn on the outside of the calf with a garter hidden under the fold of the socks. Kilt hose is important, and black kilt sock flashes are just as important to put the finishing touches on the look.
7. Scottish Ghillie Brogues: Scottish Ghillie Brogues are the ultimate shoes for kilt wear when attending a formal event. These meticulously crafted Ghillie shoes, made from premium leather with a sturdy metal insert in the heel, exude sophistication and style. Their unique lacing system, which extends halfway up the calf, adds a touch of elegance to any kilt outfit. Pairing these exquisite kilt shoes with a matching kilt hat completes the ensemble, demonstrating you look impeccable from head to toe, and ready to make a lasting impression at any formal occasion.
Kilt Jackets & Waistcoats
Choosing the Perfect Kilt Jacket
People wear a formal kilt outfit because they are going to a formal event. If that is true, then the kill jacket is the most important place to start. The Kilt Jackets can be chosen depending on just how formal you want to look.1. Prince Charlie Kilt Jacket: The Prince Charlie jacket and vest are elegant and sophisticated. It is the jacket you will want to wear if you are going to black-tie affairs and other formal events.
2. Argyll Jacket: If you want a jacket that is a bit more versatile, you can go with the Argyll jacket. Depending on the one that you choose, they are able to be worn both casually and formally as well.
3. Tweed Argyll Jacket: The Argyll tweed kilt jacket is the most casual of the jackets with a conventional shaping and is often made of tweed. You can choose a more casual gray tweed jacket in a style that best suits the occasion for less formal events.