How to find the Best Kilt Accessory

Nov 22
13:32

2012

Raymond Devance

Raymond Devance

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A kilt isn't a kilt without accessories and it has been evolving all these years. There may be a lot of discussion on what is the genuine and complete Scottish costume but one thing's for sure, accessories play a great role.

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Wearing a kilt is a Scottish tradition since the 16th century and is demonstrated in famous movies like Mel Gibson’s 1995 award winning movie about Scottish hero William Wallace “Brave Heart”,How to find the Best Kilt Accessory Articles and Liam Neeson’s movie about an outlaw that wears kilts “Rob Roy”.
Right here is the list of Kilt Accessories commonly worn in any Scottish traditional function, gathering and occasion:
Tartan Sash and Brooch. Sash is an essential accessory too; this is where the brooch is affixed. Scottish brooch is usually Celtic and/or Triquetra design.
Sporran. This Scottish pouch plays as the pocket for Kilt wearers since most kilts do not have a pocket and is positioned underneath the belt buckle area or the groin area and can be moved depending on the activity of the wearer. This can either be created from animal skin, leather and others. It may also be Semi-Dress, Formal or Special depending on what it's made of, design, texture, color and purpose of wearing.
Highland Shirt. It's actually the traditional top wear kilt way back the 16th century but over time it has been substituted with the shirt, tie and or/vest. It is a fully sleeved dress and in most cases buttonless. Rather than buttons they use lace to tighten and relax the fitting.
Shirt, Tie and Best. Shirt, Tie and Vest is the present day and formal wear for Scottish traditional gatherings and occasions like weddings, highland games and others. Normally, the color or design of either the shirt, tie or vest is coordinated to the design and color of the kilt.
Socks and Flashes. Normally, Scottish socks are knee high and in most cases made from wool and cotton or a mix of both and with kilt garter flashes in tartan just under the knee.
Brogues. This low heeled shoes or boots are built to be worn outdoor during the early 20th century but as years passed, it has been considered as formal wear. You will find a lot of brogue styles like the Closures, Full brogues (or Wingtips), Ghillie brogues, Longwing brogues, Quarter brogues and Semi-brogues (or Half brogues)
Belt and buckle. Most Scottish belts are wide (usually two to three inches) and made of leather (usually black) and buckles are mainly Celtic cross shaped and other Celtic designs. The belt is one of the most significant Scottish accessory because the top wear, kilt and sporran are on the pelvic area.
Balmoral and Glengarry headgear. Balmoral and Glengarry are named after a castle and a valley in Scotland and are two of the most common headgear and mostly black in color.
Fly Plaid. It is a large piece of cloth, the other half is draped on the left shoulder and the other half is belted and pleated above the waist. The color of the fly plaid is often the same color and fabric as the tartan and the kilt.
You will find a lot of debates on what is the real and complete Scottish costume, but the significant thing is we follow the tradition by heart. And you can also not just buy but rent kilt accessories too.