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The Basics
New to kilt wearing?
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Figuring out how to wear an outfit so steeped in tradition and heritage can seem daunting.
Even if you've been wearing a kilt since you were a lad, remembering how to wear all the kilt accessories can be a challenge.
The team at Kilt Society™ lives and breathes kilts.
We're are all about helping you design and style the kilt outfit you want. That's why we've created this easy-to-use guide so you can rock your kilt with style, no matter the occasion.
Kilt
Let's start with the basics, shall we?
Your kilt should be wrapped around your body with the pleats to the rear and the aprons overlapping at the front.
The fringes should fall to your right-hand side.
A kilt is meant to be worn high on the waist (above your navel), causing it to drop down to the middle of the knee.
Shirt & Tie
We offer three types of shirts to pair with your kilt:
- The ghillie shirt is a traditional, loose-fitting shirt.
There's no need for a tie: the leather lace can be fastened in a simple knot or left to hang down the front of your shirt.
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