Great Scot
Importers of Fine Scottish Goods (800) 572-1073
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Scottish and Highland Clothing and kilts. Kilt rentals available. The best source for clan crest items, tartan scarves, ties, Celtic jewelry and just about anything to do with Scotland and the Highlands. |
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Scottish Kilts
When people think of Scotland and Scottish traditions, they inevitably think of Scottish kilts. Kilts are, in fact, a Celtic tradition that began as early as the 16th century (a full history can be found here). Featured most prominently in Scottish kilts are the distinct tartans that signify clan membership.
Technically, the kilt is a garment worn on a gentleman in place of pants--the "skirt," as it were. It is rare, however, that one would wear a kilt without other elements of traditional Highland Dress. At the very least, kilt hose (the traditional knee-high woolen socks) and a kilt pin would be necessary, whether you've opted for a kilt for sport or one to introduce into your casual wardrobe.
Ladies' Scottish Kilts
There is some uncertainty among non-Scots as to whether ladies wear Scottish kilts. Technically they do not, as the kilt is a part of men's Highland Dress. That being said, however, for all intents and purposes, women (Highland, Lowland, and otherwise) can and do wear kilts--if you consider a pleated woman's skirt made from a clan tartan to be a kilted skirt or ladies' kilt. At Great Scot Shop, we offer a variety of lengths and styles appropriate for casual and formal Highland Dress for women as well as men, and you can get yours custom made in your plaid.
If you're a gentleman wearing a kilt for a special occasion, a formal dinner, a wedding, or Highland Games, you'll want a full ensemble. The only other place beside the kilt that you're likely to use your clan tartan is in your tie, but there are a number of other essential components to formal attire. The picture on our men's highland dress page provides you a clearly labeled diagram of all of the elements of Highland Dress. Of course, you can order all of these pieces from our shop, custom-designed to fit you to perfection.
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