Men first wore kilts in the highlands of Scotland in the 16th century. These kilts were full-length garments made from a single piece of cloth. The cloth was formed into pleats, wrapped around the waist, and secured with a belt. The excess material was then draped over the shoulder but could also be brought over the head to be worn as a hood. This kilt was known as the Feileadh Mòr in Gaelic or Great Kilt in English. Being made from wool, it was the ideal garment for the harsh conditions of the Scottish highlands. This type of kilt was worn up until the 18th century and most likely would have continued to have been worn for a lot longer if it wasn’t for the Dress Act of 1746. After the Battle of Culloden where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army lost to King George II, the Dress Act was passed which banned the wearing of kilts as well as tartan.