Kilt accessories
The modern, tailored kilt which is ubiquitous at Highland games gatherings around the world has associated with it an evolving style of wear.
Attitudes range from those who hold very firm views on the etiquette of how, where, and with what, to wear the kilt, to those with more relaxed views, such as is represented by the following quotation from Matthew Newsome's Patented Advice for the First-Time Kilt Wearer:Remember that when it comes to modern fashions of Highland dress, what you will read will simply be the opinion of the author and nothing more.
Unless you are a member of a military regiment, a pipe band, or some other quasi-military group that has a specific dress code, your kilt is not a uniform.
[citation needed]Traditionalists insist that unornamented brown leather belts, sporrans, and shoes should be worn for daywear.
In addition, many kilt wearers have opted for a jacketless approach, especially at hot summer Highland games gatherings.
These are full cut shirts with an open, lace-up collar and come in at least a small variety of colors.
The Glengarry is another type of cap, somewhat wedge-shaped, longer than wider, creased lengthwise on the top, and with trailing ribbons.
It is common to see belts worn with a Prince Charlie jacket and waistcoat in evening dress (generally among wearers of hired outfits at weddings etc.).
The older style bag sporrans are also frequently seen as they tend to be a bit roomier than some of the more modern varieties.
This sporran belt is sometimes run through a pair of small loops provided for that purpose on the back of the kilt.
It is not unheard of for individuals to sew small pockets on the front of the kilt, underneath the apron, to keep necessities such as wallet or keys in.
Again, as with most items of traditional Scottish apparel and accessories, they come in a very wide variety, from fairly plain to quite elaborate silver and gem ornamented designs.
They were made with hide punctured with holes to let water out (as well as in) and this helped feet and footwear to dry out more quickly in the wet/damp/ boggy conditions.
As always, there is a great variety in style, with many kilt wearers using black dress shoes or casual footwear.
With the historical great kilt (or belted plaid), a type of medieval bag shoe was worn.
They are made of wool or Acrylic or some combination thereof and are available in a variety of solid colors so as to match any tartan colour.
The "Lassie" and "Laddie" characters from WeeSing's Grandpa's Magical Toys wear white hose as part of their fictionalized Scottish costumes.
The use of traditional Scottish weapons as part of Highland dress is common, including the sgian dubh worn in a hose top on the leg corresponding to the dominant hand, and the ceremonial dirk suspended from the waistbelt.
While not strictly an "accessory" of Highland or Scottish dress, the subject of undergarments has been of long-standing interest to observers.
