How to Wear A Kilt | The University of Aberdeen

Published 2018-11-21
We love seeing our amazing students in their national dresses - especially the kilt!

Figuring out how to wear an outfit so steeped in tradition and heritage can seem daunting, especially if you have never worn one before! Even if you've years of kilt wearing under your belt, remembering how to wear all the kilt accessories can be a challenge. We popped along to the experts at Georgian Dress Hire in Aberdeen to find out exactly how to do it!

All Comments (21)
  • @Tome13Eclipse
    Just a Portuguese man living in France looking at kilt videos Don't mind me
  • @HiNinqi
    Gosh I really wanted to go to this school. Watching these Scottish history and culture type videos is so cool tho
  • @mibnsharpals
    I usually wear a belt when I wear a vest if it is quite short. And I have to attach my "pockets" somewhere. I use cartridge pouches that I carry on the right and left. This way I can store all my things without having to carry a sporran, or worse, a handbag.
  • There has been those that have said, "when wearing a vest there is no need to wear a belt", or even saying one shouldn't wear the belt & buckle when a vest covers it. I wear the belt & buckle anyhow. I wear the kilt in Australia mostly for Scottish Country Dance socials etc. EDIT: I see my question has already been answered by others here.
  • @cpmow831
    Sharp! So do graduates wear it at Commencement?
  • @aragnee1
    Sothern English guy here, the first time I wore a Kilt it did wonders for my lower back.
  • @JR-bj3uf
    I want to have a go at that shop and burn down my credit card! BTW if you are wearing the vest you can wear braces or suspenders under it to keep the kilt planted. As a piper, I do not have access to my hands to tug the kilt up when it slides down when not wearing a belt.
  • @davidwebster537
    Where in Aberdeen is this shop as I do not know how to find it.
  • @kinglyzard
    1:40 I'm a little confused. In another video, wearing a belt with a dress sporran was discouraged due to the belt buckle scratching the cantle. Is there an exception with a vest?
  • @nutyyyy
    Shouldn't wear a belt with a waistcoat it's bad form. Good video though.
  • Im actually planning a cosplay of a male version of gray wolf from the anime kemono friends and do have a kilt
  • @BradThePitts
    What's the approximate cost of a full kit in USD?
  • I would like to wear the kilt for me to wear the kilt would be an experience amazing because I am of a culture different that Scottish culture
  • I know how to dress like that, but don't have a kilt or a tweed. Those are expensive.