How to Wear a Full Formal Kilt Outfit with All Accessories

Expert detailed instructions for how to wear a full Prince Charlie kilt outfit (in MacDonald of Clanranald Muted tartan) as Highland Dress, with step by step tips and tricks, by Scotweb, home of the world's largest range of top quality authentic kilts and tartans.

[@guccideltaco]

My husband is of Spanish descent, and he enjoys wearing his kilt which is in my family tartan! Not everyday, but for Highland Games and on Tartan Day! Plus there are a number of tartans not associated w/ a specific clan that anyone could wear. :-)

[@inkadinkadoodle]

I completely enjoyed this video. This was an education for me. I was, until now, largely unaware of the intricacies of dressing in such an ensemble (twisting the ties 3x, for example, & all the various buckles involved), & I was unaware of some of the names of the various pieces &/or their spelling. I really did learn a great deal. I also found this video quite titillating. I find kilts very attractive, particularly when such great care and respect is given to their wear. :)) Thank you!

[@stuartcrowley5199]

great video. Love the comment that an aussie is trying to tell a scotsman about tartan. I was led to believe that a lot of the tartan myth was created by Victorian Englishmen. I own two kilts of different tartans and wear them whenever I want/can. There is always a great deal of interest (especially from ladies of a certain age). I am english & have welsh and irish ancestory and my father was in the Argyll's. I was named after his friend. I say thanks for the kilt, wear with pride

[@ogoppogomanitobo]

I'm Mexican and wear a Royal Stewart Kilt People here is amazed and love it Thanks Scotland for giving kilts to humankind

[@granskare]

so now the great mystery of what is worn beneath the kilt has been solved :) btw, I have a friend who served in the Black Watch in Germany....he told me he jumped down from a truck and his kilt ended up down at his ankles...thanks for this video.

[@jerryinmich2009]

Thanx!! My father was born in Dundee, Scotland, and as an american I have always been very curious about all the traditions, especially the wearing of the kilt. You have answered many of my curiousities.

[@rosewolf22002]

This was most helpful!! Thank you!! My husband was invited to a formal gathering and was giving a kilt to wear and we knew nothing about how to do it!! I am most pleased with this vidio!!

[@pshanemcafee2121]

This is quite a production. I appreciate the posting of this video. My daughter's wedding is tomorrow and this is quite helpful.

[@pwillowilliams]

Just found this video - love it, love the voice, love the legs! Men in kilts look fabulous and wouldn't our world be a much brighter place if more men wore them. They look grand when worn formally or casually and yes, very sexy! Thank you so much for the video!

[@MegxMcCabe]

@heelrunner Yes people from different clans wore different tartans, and many follow this tradition today at weddings etc, but in general it doesnt matter.

[@TampaZeke]

It's so funny how uncoordinated and gangly you feel when you don the kilt for the first time, but after a while it's practically as easy to put on as a pair of trousers.

[@AustralianLeprechaun]

I must get a kilt!

[@alanhunt6573]

Great video very informative, just come back from the Highlands and shall return next year fully Kilted. Representing the Gordon Clan.

[@ubertuber4u]

Thanks for posting this! I am wearing a kilt for the first time for a St. Paddy's Day show in Jacksonville, FL and I found your video to be super helpful!

[@partyboybabe]

This helped me lots never ever worn a kilt but this made it so easy

[@thesire7553]

THAT was absolutely amazing and marveling! Thank you :D

[@kiyoharal]

this is so sexy and beautiful and mascuine at the same time, the Kilt is the best ethnic man's wear in the world .

[@willmo42]

I live in the states my mothers maiden name is Buchanan, and I have been sporting the ancient Buchanan tartan for a while now. My father is loosely connected to clan Muir, and I can imagine I will sport that Tartan once I have the funds to do so. In my case my mothers side of the family is all most purely descended of Scottish ancestry (with dabbles of Scandinavian). Where as my dads side has a mix of Scottish, Welsh, and Anglo ancestry. So I delved into the side i was more interested in.

[@blackberrybunny]

He's looking VERY impressive!! I love a kilt and this Prince Charlie style, very very dapper!

[@kiltloon]

Strictly speaking, the kilt was originally an OVER-garment which doubled as the Highlander's bedding so what it went on top of was not UNDERwear. Around 1580 when the early form of kilt was invented, the Highlander would have been wearing mid-thigh shorts ("femoralia simplicissima") and that's what the kilt went on top of. Might be better if the demonstrator tucked in his shirt-tails.

[@Anticorr]

I've just fell in love with this these pieces of garment.

[@koflondon1064]

This was a very helpful video. I wear a kilt every once in a while and I have all the items here except for the the gillies. Regular brogues will do. Also, never travel with your sgian dubh -- it may be ceremonial, but will be seized at an airport. I have read recently that clergy are never to wear the sgian dubh (at least in Church).

[@thentantt]

I can't wait to get my kilt! and im asian! haha asian in kilts? this is going to be an awesome year!

[@teenwitchlovergirl]

This might sound mean, but I think that men who wear kilts are so adorable. It makes me want to hug them....Also they look good for easy access. ;)

[@jamestaylor7417]

Fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@LuciusWylder]

You may've already attended said wedding, but if not, here goes. As a Florida resident and a kilt wearer, I can say that every outfit will get hot during the day. That's just the way it is. It's very humid down here. However, it's also fairly breezy most of the year and the wear of a kilt is very comfortable and in my opinion cooler (temp-wise) than pants. Enjoy the wedding and your trip.

[@TheBJoJo]

This was so satisfying to watch 😌

[@ddclaws]

thank you so much for this! it helped me so well with a report i had to make for school. this will certainly get my grade up :D thanks again!

[@TheAllynaziz]

cool traditional outfit!

[@XshizzlemizzleX]

I love kilts - I'm not Scottish but my boyfriend is - I wish he had a kilt, haha. I'm not too fond of the bow tie but obviously it's formal :P

[@ThatFatPlumber]

If you want to wear one wear one man, I’m Scottish so I will always wear one with pride, If I was born in America I would do the same as should you, if you so which It.

[@kilts4u2]

@TartanKiltsByScotweb Good answer. I feel much the same way and, at a recent Highland Games, I augmented my kilt and attire with boots instead of ghilles. A shirt and vest combo that I fit my style more. It worked for me. I think personally getting more men into kilts is a good thing regardless of how much Scottish blood he may or may not have. But I don't wish to see the basic tenets of a classic look devalued or tinted. Your advice just assures me that I'm on the right track.

[@pamelacorona3665]

Very nice : ) Thank You : )

[@gordonfrew]

Great video....thanks for the help! Gordon

[@deligbeochi6981]

Absolutely!

[@Mathew9648]

1. Thanks for the information, now I know how to use the kilt pin correctly. 2. Are leather and fur sporrans worn in different settings? Or are either acceptable for formal wear?

[@DrumMajorShaw]

Is is an excellent video. well done!

[@podiumguy100]

well done - thank you

[@alecris33]

wow, really nice a good tradition...

[@johnnolan1977]

hi thanks for demo going to wedding on fri. 1st time kilt wearer, looks easy when you see it done. John Nolan

[@wasonnnn]

Well Sr. I just found out that youtube has everything, I'm just a curious Mexican that wanted to learn about the kilt, and there it is

[@antonio4985]

Watching this with my kilt on I'm Galician

[@LieutenantJimDangle]

My bridesmaids and I are totally making this for my wedding with Leslie.

[@introvertedgal]

Thanks for this video. I was in Scotland for Hogmanay and I couldn't help but wonder what held the kilt up, especially when someone told me the fabric weighs like five pounds! (I didn't ask because (1) it seemed rude to ask and (2) I was pretty sure what a Scotsman would say held up the kilt ;-).

[@Taysidethistles]

excellent video - you probably have answered this but what tartan is this? (looks like royal Macdonald). I wear Macdonald and Black Watch (family connections) BUT in response to some comments, ANYONE can wear a kilt - Stewart tartan can be worn by all (check out military pipers tartan if you want to see it).

[@willmackie3478]

No such thing as kilt and weird. Kilt and badass, yes. You have permission from a Scot to wear a kilt. Go and be badass!

[@DeathsBite]

@TartanKiltsByScotweb So would you recommend a kilt in everyday wear? Such as a t-shirt, boots, and such? Sometimes I feel goofy wearing mine casually like that. Any tips to wear a kilt casually but look sharp?

[@redith137]

I live in California so I can't have the hidden dagger so I have a very large gaudy Cold Steel Dirk that hangs

[@SubjectAlpha100]

I love the look of kilts. I've always wanted to wear one, but here in America a lot of people make fun of them by calling them dresses. I'm not scottish, but do you think it would be acceptable for me to wear one for formal occations, or are kilts strickly for scots?

[@thomassutherland6826]

I thank ye for posting this! I am seriously considering a purchase of Highland wear. Though I will probably have to purchase a bit at a time. What would be the estimated cost for a full set?

[@BlaccBoii]

So much swag.

[@akalily]

This is a wonderful video for a formal kilt outfit, but what about other videos that show people pleating yards of tartan to form their own kilts? When would those kilts be worn?

[@MrMeanderthal]

@cocatwoman7 the best yarn is made from very long wool fibres, therefore there are fewer fibre ends to tickle and make you itch. the top quality kilt cloth is as soft as butter against your skin..

[@smacwhinnie]

Two things I do differently: 1. Regulation doublet - the flaps make a more pleasing to the eye, less abrupt transition from jacket to kilt and add a bit of elegance, 2. Lay down collar formal shirt and I tie my own bow tie. Just my humble opinion, but PCs, wing collar, and clip on tie look rented and/or amateurish. Same with a dinner suit (aka tuxedo) The regulation doublet also has the advantage of being proper for white tie events (in which situation an wing collar is required) Cheers,

[@BeautifuLakesStreamsBiologists]

I've often wondered about the doublet option. Too bad yours is not in your profile photo. I will have to take a look around to see how they look. It's also nice to have some variety instead of PC jackets everywhere.

[@pricechris10]

You can get imitation sgian dubh these days. These are great for people who are not sure about carrying a blade or for people who live in areas which restrict the carriage of such weaponry. There are quite a few suppiers who carry these in stock. Hope this is of help.

[@MunkyKing7]

Hello. I'm a Miller descended from the Miller's of Monk Castle in Ayrshire. If I were to purchase a kilt what tartan would be appropriate?

[@VulcanTrekkie45]

You mentioned that the sgian dubh only goes on your right calf if you're right-handed. I'm left-handed, so I assume that it goes on my left calf. But is there anything else reversed? For example, I usually fasten my belt opposite most people. Does something like that get reversed?

[@SithSereyPheap1]

If you know the meaning of the tartans plaids,you can tell what part of Scotland the Scotsmen come from,what family they belong to,and how important they are...

[@bradafett]

@SubjectAlpha100 One doesn't have to be Scottish to wear the kilt! Most Americans have some Scottish blood in them whether they know it or not anyway. There are plenty of tartans that are considered "generic," so you could choose whichever of those suits your tastes and it would be perfectly acceptable. Also, from experience in public, most people will either welcome the kilt with cheer or either simply avoid you because of their own awkwardness.

[@NilDesperandum777]

Found it. Fantastic. I'll be placing an order soon. Another question if you don't mind....The Kilt Roll...How does that affect the pleating if the kilt is rolled up for an extended period of time? The kilt featured in the Kuxury Deerskin Kilt Roll is exactly as my own: Hunting MacIntosh, yes? My blood pressure thanks you for the pointer ;)

[@pricechris10]

If you don't want to wear a proper sgian dubh there are safe alternatives available. They are moulded to look like the real thing but without a blade (i.e. The scabbard and the handle look real but are one piece ). Hope this is of help.

[@Celler2]

I'd love to have all that.....

[@TheEDBShow]

I own a kilt and am quite happy with it; but there is one problem. I have a disability in fine-motor coordination so the ghillie brogues would be quite a problem. Is there any alternative for footwear?

[@-V0IDWALKER-]

Also irish folk can wear them 2, irish and scotts both wore kilts in the day, the only difference was scotts wore certain colors to show what clan they were in and irish wore certain colors to show what part of the country they were from. Im irish and american etc. But i still wear my kilt and i feel proud wearing it

[@ThatFatPlumber]

Wear what you think is cooler man, my Father is a Bruce but I wear my mothers tartan as she is descended from the Gunn clan which I over all prefer the look of, I couldn’t really pick based on history as both have extremely rich history.

[@williamnapier2045]

Our family is Napier with its own tartan and we were under clan MacFarlane. Can you go into detail on tartans and meanings? Should I have a kilt made with clan MacFarnlane's tartan or my family's tartan?

[@willmo42]

Okay about the sporran when getting a dress sporran do you want to match it with your socks like you would a belt in other dress wear? Or is it personal preference?

[@Violetisis]

What if you have two different family tartans (MacDonald and Gunn) and want to incorperate both tartans, what would be a simple way to do so?

[@carrott1021]

I'm attending a wedding in Florida and I was wondering if this outfit gets hot in the Florida weather. Also is the knife required because we're flying there.

[@guccideltaco]

@TartanKiltsByScotweb That's true; I have Scottish ancestry, but my husband is Mexican/Spanish descent. After coming to a Highland Games w/ me, he became fascinated w/ Scottish culture, and wanted a kilt in my family tartan, which he has actually worn out on several occasions!

[@mycornishkilt]

i wear the kilt a lot and never wore underwear but today i was at a wedding and when i was going out of the car a guy took a few pictures of underneath. i want to know what underwear should i wear underneath or should i wear underwear a t all.

[@NilDesperandum777]

Do you sell the wood kilthangers as in the video? Trying to find one is like looking for a unicorn. Any help would be appreciated.

[@heelrunner]

I've read that back then, Scots had different plaids for each family. Is it still being followed today???

[@geoffreyfarrar5941]

I've seen people wearing belts while wearing their kilts and was wondering if this is normal. Also when would a sash or a fly plaid be worn?

[@10toria19]

@Penfold8 Scots men come in all sizes. Attend a Scottish Gathering anywhere around the world, trust me, they do come in all sizes. If you've got a bit of size, be assured, your not the only one.

[@DocCasualty]

That is a perfectly acceptable white-tie option. The more traditional approach would be to wear a doublet, such as a Sheriffmuir or Montrose with a lace jabot.

[@KillaJ4L]

So my kilt does not have the bottom buckle the decorative buckle will I be looked at funny because of this?

[@skerr661]

I play in a pipe band and am getting fitted with a kilt, but I was just wanted to know one thing. I know a kilt has be be mid knee length wise, but how far above your waist should a kilt sit?

[@willmo42]

What about the color? Wouldn't it be obscure to wear a white sporran with a black pair of hose?

[@MrIncorr3ct]

Seems I have been incorrectly pinning my kilt for years!

[@trevinohorrorandstrength9228]

I'm not a Scott, but I am almost half Irish. Would Irish dress be somewhat smiliar? I'm attending a friends wedding soon, and he's part Irish as well and he amf his groomsmen will be dressing accordingly. Can you point me to the right direction if it would be different. Thanks!

[@brucealanwilson4121]

+jacob trevino Yes. The "Brian Barou" jacket is the equivalent, and is of a slightly different cut. Irish tartans tend to be regional rather than clan, so you'd wear the tartan for the county your ancestors came from. If you don't know, there is also an Irish National, Irish Diaspora, and Irish American tartan. (Also, every US state has a tartan also, and most branches of the US Armed forces, and the cities of NY & Chicago.) Or you can wear a solid colored kilt--my own is solid black. You'd want to choose accessories with a shamrock rather than a thistle.

[@soledreamer9429]

Started wrong, because usually the kilt is worn without underwear.

[@BOBiscrazzy]

@XshizzlemizzleX Bow Ties Are COOL! LOL

[@hylfreedom]

Hi, I am a student from China. May I have two questions: 1. Is it necessary to prepare a pair of brogues to wear a kilt? Can I use a pair of common one? 2. I don't know if it is legal to have a Sgian Dubh in China because it looks so like a dagger, is it necessary to have it attached in socks? If not, I will not consider to buy one because I might have troubles when passing the Chinese custom. Could you give me some suggestion. Thank you vey much.

[@willmo42]

So it wouldn't be heard of to wear a mainly white full dress sporran with black hose?

[@jennieanne9]

i always assumd a kilt pin was intended to connect the apron to the under layer of fabric, so your tartan would appear squarely symmetrical. oops

[@paintur68]

Model looks cute. He looks almost as good in just boxer briefs. :-D

[@King_Herla]

@TartanKiltsByScotweb Ok, well I don't have a Prince Charlie, only and Argyle Jacket, and it seemed to work well with it

[@lentspark]

I have a question. I am going to a wedding this weekend where the grooms family is Scottish and the brides family is English. The wedding is in wales and My father gave me the option to wear a kilt if there is one available. I am English but my mothers side is Scottish. I am part of the brides family, (Nephew), and I was wondering if it would be okay to wear one? would it be offensive to anyone?

[@kristenkirsch]

If your left handed, will the Sgian go in your left foot?

[@692ALBANNACH]

What happened to wearing the great plaid

[@ShuswapViking]

Sir? Did you not forget the belt? Or is that optional?

[@mycornishkilt]

should i wear my father or mothers clan kilt

[@mush1955]

Ok if your in the UK, but check if your going abroad ! I can't wear mine in public in Denmark eg, so I gotta find out about a replica :-(

[@craniel1]

is there any particular rules about wear a kilt casualy.

[@morganmore6]

no fair he is wearing underwear:(

[@christianhannah1001]

if you want you can put your sgian dubh in your left leg if you are right handed,this is why your bride walkes on the the left its so your sword or sgian dubh can be drawn

[@King_Herla]

Just out of curiosity, why was the belt left out?

[@jeff61177]

WRONG! He never took the underwear off!

[@Chunkeecheeze]

Seems like you have a MacThomas clan Modern kilt