Figure 1.--This Scottish boy had his portrait taken with a formal Highland kilt outfit. The only thing he seems to lack is a dirk in his kneesocks. The image is undated, but we would guess about 1920. Image coirtesy of the MD collection.
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Figure 1.--This Scottish boy had his portrait taken with a formal Highland kilt outfit. The only thing he seems to lack is a dirk in his kneesocks. The image is undated, but we would guess about 1920. Image coirtesy of the MD collection. |
Proper Scottish kilts were a separate skirt-like garmet, usually in a tartan material. Boys and men might wear a full, formal Higland kilt outfit or they might wear a more informal outfit. A formal Highland kilt with all the regalia might consist of a Scotts' cap, prerably a Glengary, black jacket, ruffled jabot or Eton collar, kilt, trews, Argyle kneesocks, and broges or buckles shoes. Eton collars were common through the 1920s, but became increasinly less popular durng the 1930s. There were many variations, such as an eagle feather or dirk. Scottish boys wore both Barmoral and Glengary caps with theor kilts. Some fashion experts insist that the Balmoral should not be worn with the kilt. Scottish boys also wore much more informal outfits with kilts. A boy might wear a kilt with a tweed jacket to school or church. Until the 1920s this was almost always with an Eton collar. Eton collars were still common in the 19230s, but had become less so by the 30s. For casual after school activities he might wear his kilt with a warm sweater or other casual clothes.
Proper Scottish kilts were a separate skirt-like garmet, usually in a tartan material. Boys and men might wear a full, formal Higland kilt outfit or they might wear a more informal outfit. A formal Highland kilt with all the regalia might consist of a Scotts' cap, prerably a Glengary, black jacket, ruffled jabot or Eton collar, kilt, trews, Argyle kneesocks, and broges or buckles shoes. Eton collars were common through the 1920s, but became increasinly less popular durng the 1930s. Vest (waistcoats) were once common. There were many variations, such as an eagle feather (only chiefs were entitled to wear an eagle feather), dirk, cap badge, gloves, and other items. Scottish boys wore both Barmoral and Glengary caps with their kilts. Some fashion experts insist that the Balmoral should not be worn with the kilt.
Scottish boys also wore much more informal outfits with kilts. A boy might wear a kilt with a tweed jacket to school or church. Until the 1920s this was almost always with an Eton collar. Eton collars were still common in the 19230s, but had become less so by the 30s. For casual after school activities he might wear his kilt with a warm sweater or other casual clothes.
We also note Highland kilt outfits done with military styling. We have one of these military-style outfits in the vintage clothing section.
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