Kilts and other highlandwear outfits, like tartan trews, are a timeless choice for weddings or formal events. Whether you have Scottish heritage or not, kilts offer a unique blend of tradition and style. If you're a groom, best man, or a guest attending a formal celebration, a highlandwear outfit will help you stand out from the crowd. When styling your kilt outfit, a few simple pointers can help you look your best at any occasion, no matter what style you’d like to achieve.
Kilt Outfits for Weddings
Guest or groom, nothing beats the classic look of a kilt outfit at a wedding. A Prince Charlie outfit is a traditional option that never looks out of place. The Argyll jacket is another traditional outfit style that would be a great option for a wedding. The difference between the two is the Argyll has a more modern suit jacket cut while the Prince Charlie has a short back and tails. Both are black with silver buttons, making your accessory choices as simple as can be. Tweed kilt outfits are a slightly more contemporary option for weddings. With a range of different tweed colours, these outfits allow you to get creative with your look and match your outfit to your wedding theme. At MacGregor and MacDuff we have a dedicated team of wedding party coordinators who can help you curate the ideal look for your big day. We also have a range of wedding deals which can help you free up some of your wedding budget. Speak to our team today to get your planning started.
Contemporary Kilt Styles for All Events
Tweed kilt outfits are a great choice for those looking to blend tradition with contemporary style. They can be worn to formal gatherings like a wedding or more casual affairs like a ceilidh. The benefit of a modern tweed kilt outfit is you have more colour options over traditional jackets. This means that you can seamlessly match your tartan with your jacket to create your own highlandwear look. Tweed outfits also give you a lot of flexibility when it comes to choosing your accessories. A quirky stag horn sgian dubh won’t look out of place with a tweed outfit, but may not be the right choice for a Prince Charlie outfit. For casual occasions during the colder months, you could choose to forgo the kilt jacket altogether. We love it when our customers pair a woollen jumper and ghillie boots with their kilt. The result is an exceptionally trendy highlandwear look that is comfortable and cosy.
Accessorising Your Kilt Outfit
From the little things like your sgian dubh choice to the big ones like whether or not to wear a plaid, your accessories help your outfit take its final shape. You can choose to go bright and modern by adding a pair of Heathergem cufflinks with a matching sgian dubh or keep it classic with a tartan tie. The possibilities are endless when it comes to accessorising your outfit. For a full highlandwear outfit, the two main accessories you need to consider are your sgian dubh and sporran. These are the traditional additions that make your highlandwear a kilt outfit. There is a huge variety of different designs, finishes and furs to choose from which can make the decision process a little bit more difficult. As a rule of thumb, make your choices after you have decided on your tartan, brogues and jacket colour. Once you have made these choices, look for accessories that will match. For example, if you are wearing brown shoes, you could choose brown fur for your sporran and likewise, if your jacket buttons are chrome, choose accessories that also have a chrome finish. You could also consider accessorising your partner with a matching shawl or stole to really stand out from the crowd. Accessories are a fun part of creating your dream highlandwear outfit, as this is where you can let your personality shine through.
Where to Buy Highlandwear Near You
At MacGregor and Macduff we are able to help you curate a highlandwear outfit no matter where you are in the world. For those who live locally, we have four stores in Scotland. Our Glasgow stores are situated in the city centre and the west end, our Prestwick store has pride of place in the town's main street and our Edinburgh store is located just 5 minutes drive from the airport. Each of our stores will be able to provide you with everything you need to look your best. For people who live south of the border, we host regular kilt fitting services in London and Manchester. If none of these locations are practical to visit, we also offer a Virtual Kilt Fitting Service where you can speak to one of our expert highlandwear stylists over a video call. Our virtual service is like having a kilt shop in your own home and a convenient way to get a traditional fitting experience without having to travel. Whichever way you prefer to shop, visit our store locator page to book a fitting.