A kilt is an unbifurcated traditional garment of Scottish, and by extension Celtic, culture that exists in various modern forms and forms inspired by the historical garment, including:

1. the modern form of the traditional Scottish garment ;

2. the historical form of this same Scottish garment ;

3. the Irish kilt ;

4. the Welsh kilt, or cilt ;

5. the contemporary kilt.

Traditionalists emphasize that the plural of "kilt" is "the kilt" rather than "kilts", though the latter term has been used alongside the former and continues to gain acceptance in modern English.

The modern traditional kilt is typically seen at modern-day Highland games gatherings in Scotland and elsewhere throughout the world. Historical forms of the Scottish kilt have differed in several particulars (some quite substantial) from the modern-day version. Specifically, the organizations which sanction and grade the competitions in Highland dancing and bagpiping all have rules governing acceptable attire for the competitors. These rules specify that kilts are to be worn (except that in the national dances, the female competitors will be wearing the Aboyne dress). The word kilt as used in this article refers to those garments as typically seen in such competitions.

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Depending on the occasion, a kilt is normally worn with accessories such as a belt, jacket, sporran (a type of pouch), special footwear, and – optionally – underwear. These are discussed in the separate article kilt accessories.

General definition of a kilt

The kilt, as referenced above, is a tailored garment which is wrapped around the wearer's body at the waist, hanging down encircling and covering the upper part of the legs above the knees. The fabric is cut so that it is open along a line from the waist to the lower edge (the selvedge on a kilt) with the opening being secured by means of straps and buckles.

The two ends of the kilt fabric overlap considerably to form what are called aprons. These aprons are positioned in the front while the remaining length of the fabric (around the sides and in the back) is pleated.

In addition, the kilt exhibits certain peculiarites of design, construction, and convention which differentiate it from other garments fitting the above description.

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How to find the best kilt for yourself

We encourage you to use our Kilt chooser . It is a great way to collect your very own kilt and accessories for the best price possible. If you are not sure which is your tartan, you might want to use our tartan finder or a clan finder.

Kilt pleating

There are two different styles of pleating the kilt. Pleating to the stripe is a system of pleating a kilt in which a particular vertical stripe of the tartan pattern is selected and the pleats are arranged so that this chosen stripe runs down the center of each pleat. Also called military pleating. Pleating to the sett is a system of pleating a kilt in which one full sett of the tartan pattern is taken up in each pleat, resulting in a reproduction of the pattern across the back of the kilt.

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Today's article:

The Kilt: Authentic Scottish Wear For A Modern Age

You see them when watching the warriors of Braveheart racing through the glen or perhaps swirling around men's waists in TV images from the annual Highland Games. They're bright with tartan, crowned with sporran and often have a dirk hanging boldly to the side. They're kilts of course, and admittedly have a certain style. But do these garments have any place in the modern world? Ask any Scotsman, and you'll find the answer is a resounding 'aye'. So what role does this wrap around garment of tartan have in today's age of designer fashion?

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