One of the most common queries that most of the new men’s kilt wearers ask that “how to wear a kilt?” Therefore, I am writing a complete guide on helping you wear a kilt professionally.
It can be a daunting challenge to wear a kilt along with all the kilt accessories.
On Kilt and Jacks, we try to create a healthy community for the kilt wearers by helping them in every aspect. Keeping that thing in mind, we have created an easy Kilt guide for you so that you can know exactly how you can wear a kilt perfectly.
How to Wear a Kilt? Complete Guide
So let’s start with our wearing a kilted guide and cover each and everything in great detail covering each and every aspect. You can also check out our Complete Kilt Buyers Guide where we have covered all the topics relevant to it.
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KILT
First, let’s talk about the kilt itself.
You should wrap your kilts around with pleats at the rear and an apron at the front. In the case of a tartan kilt, the fringes should be on the right-hand side of you. You can also try our Great Kilt.
Traditionally, the kilt is supposed to be worn high on the waist above your navel which causes it to drop down to the middle of the knee. If you are a person who loves to wear modern style kilts then you may try our Utility Kilt or a leather kilt or tactical Kilt for that matter.
Kilt Jacket & Waistcoat
When you decide to choose a 3 or 5 button waistcoat or you would prefer to go for Prince Charlie Jacket with Vest then you should always keep your kilt in mind. As a whole, both Kilt and a Kilt jacket should complement each other.
Shirt and Tie
Usually, Ghillie Shirts are worn with a kilt. Ghillie Shirt is a traditional loose-fitting shirt and does not require you to wear a tie with it. Since their leather laces can be fastened on the left or to let hang down on the front of the shirt.
However, if you choose to wear a simple formal shirt with your kilt matching your kilt then you should definitely get a matching tie for that.
No matter what shirt you choose, it always should be tucked into your kilt.
Kilt Accessories
Here are the kilt accessories that you should include while deciding on wearing a kilt perfectly.
Sporran
Here it depends on your choice and preferences. However, you may go through our Sporran guide to select which sporran is good for you. We have a collection of Leather Sporran, Fur Sporran, and Horse Hair Sporran.
Fly Plaid & Brooch
Fly Plaid is a perfect way to add formality and decency to your tartan kilt. It gives you a pure traditional look and lets you stand out in the crowd. Usually, a fly plaid should match your kilt. You secure a fly plaid on your jacket using a plaid brooch.
Kilt Pin
Kilt Pin is used for both decoration and functional purposes. It adds to the style of your kilt and also stops the front of your tartan kilt from blowing open.
Remember that your kilt pin should not be used to keep your kilt closed as it may damage the fabric of your kilt and alters its hanging. You can add the pin on the top right-hand side of the kilt.
Flashes
Flashes are worn to the side of the calf which helps your hose from falling down. The garter needs to be hidden by the top of the hose. These are great for adding some extra color to your outfit. On Kilt and Jacks, you can choose flashes of matching colors for your kilt.
Hose
Like other accessories, your kilt hose should also complement the color of your kilt and jacket. We let you choose a perfect hose for your kilt comprising of various designs.
Brogues
An outfit cannot be complete without a good pair of shoes. We have got a pair of Brogues that are perfect to be worn on various occasions. It can be perfect for casual looks.
Long laces of brogues should be pulled tight. I would recommend you to tie them half-hitch – twist three to four times and then wrap them around the calf twice before trying them on the side.
Sgian Dubh
In case, you are looking to go all traditional then you should definitely have Sgian Dubh as it is a must. It should be tucked into your hose on either leg, at the side of the calf. Make sure that the top of the handle should stick out from the top of the hose.
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Sum Up!
This was our complete how-to-wear a kilted guide and I am sure it would have helped a lot of you out there. If you have any queries or confusion related to this guide then feel free to comment down below as I shall help you personally.
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