Wearing a Kilt for a Scottish Wedding
You might be thinking of what to wear when it comes to Scottish Weddings, it’s a common problem that many of us face when you are looking for a Wedding Kilt. Either you are the groom, a bride, a guest, or the best man, you are likely to feel the pressure to look great among all. After all, there’s no better way to complete a Scottish Wedding theme than with Tartan kilts for weddings. If you’re planning to sport one for your wedding day, here’s everything you need in order to make an informed kilt outfit purchase for your wedding day, in one handy guide!
The Full Scottish Wedding Ensemble for Men
A true traditional formal Scottish Wedding occasion, the ensemble includes more than just a kilt. You will also require a waistcoat and a Prince Charlie jacket with a traditional vest and jacket, you can make your kilt look smarter in appearance.
Prince Charlie Jacket and Waistcoat
Think of the Prince Charlie kilt outfit as the costume of kilt outfits. These days, the Prince Charlie outfit is widely considered the obvious choice for a refined, impressive, and luxurious look that shows your Scottish pride at any formal event by wearing the Prince Charlie Jacket & Waistcoat with your favorite highland kilt. This dressy jacket can be crafted from your choice of 15-ounce Barathea wool or Vicuna wool and is black in color with a matching 3 button vest in the same color as your jacket to give it a polished look, and a trio of matching accents travels in diagonal lines along the front of the design.
The notched lapels are a traditional feature and make the jacket even more appropriate for a formal affair like a ball or wedding. Most retailers will include the vest by default, but it’s always good to double-check and make sure that’s the case.
Scottish Ghillie Kilt Shirt
You can wear a classic Scottish Ghillie Shirt (with leather laces at the neckline) under your Prince Charlie Jacket or Coat which is a symbol of pride at any formal event as your favorite Highland Kit. The shirts come in ultra-casual Jacobite styles that can be worn to any festival, event, or lunch, while the formal Scottish Shirt allows you to pair it with a tie or bow tie to be worn to weddings, formal dinners, and more.
The Glengarry hat can also add a nice finishing touch to the appearance, although this is not compulsory. Each one is made to measure by inputting your unique shoulder width, chest size, and desired sleeve length.
Kilt Hose and Flashes
- To complete your look, Kilt Hose is the next most important accessory after a Kilt and Sporran.
- All kilt hoses are taller than most socks and cover your calf.
- You can be paired with matching Kilt Flashes, this look cannot be outdone.
- Kilt hose makes your outfit complete and is a must when going to a formal event.
- Kilt Flashes can be worn at the top of your hose to hold them up and add some decoration in the process. You can also get matching flashes just like your Tartan Pattern.
- Kilt Hose in white or black is the traditional socks to pair with a kilt. For your feet, you can choose from a number of leather dressy looks that perfectly match your Kilt outfit.
Scottish Ghillie Brogues
- Leather Kilt Shoes or Ghillie Brogues as they are known, complete with long laces to criss-cross up the ankle.
- Ghillie Brogue Shoes are the traditional footwear for your kilt.
- Ghillie Brogue shoes can be worn with formal, semi-dress, or casual wear.
- They are made from 100% natural leather.
- This Special Scottish shoe is comfortable to wear because stitching allows for a luxurious and flexible fit.
- Our Ghillie Brogues have leather soles.