How To Wear a Kilt
- January 31, 2009
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Jessica_Livingston
You never know when you’re gonna wanna challenge Rob Roy to a man-off—learn to wear a kilt properly and you’ll be prepared.
You Will Need
- A kilt
- Kilt pins
- A sporran (a type of pouch)
- A waistcoat
- Underwear
Step 1: Position the kilt
Hold the kilt around your waist.
Make sure the pleats are in the back.
Step 2: Wrap it
Wrap the kilt around you and attach the right apron to the left buckle. Aim for a snug fit.
Step 3: Attach
Wrap the apron around your waist and attach the left strap to the right buckle.
Step 4: Pin in
Fasten the kilt with kilt pins, making sure the kilt is sitting on your waist, above your belly button.
If your kilt is well made, it will have a center point where the tartan pattern mirrors itself. Align your shirt buttons with this center line.
Step 5: Position the pouch
Position the sporran—a type of pouch—on the top of the kilt. It should hang just a few inches below the belt buckle.
Step 6: Put on waistcoat
If you’re going to a formal event, put on a waistcoat.
Step 7: Consider underwear
Yes, technically you shouldn’t be wearing underwear at this point. But if you’re feeling bare, go ahead, it’s ok—put some on. Chances are—we assume!—no one will know either way.
Part of the traditional highland garb is the sgian dubh (skee-an-do), or “black dagger,” which is worn in the right stocking.
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Comments (1)
very informative - thanks!
over 3 years ago by BScott
The kilt pin is purely for decoration on a mans kilt and should never be used to pin both layers of fabric. The sporran - should sit directly over the groin - think of it more of a cod piece.
about 1 year ago by peteupnorth
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