From the 16th to 18th century, the kilt was worn by Scottish highlanders in everyday life. During this period, kilts were made from a single length of material that was formed into pleats, wrapped around the waist, and secured with a belt. This kilt style was known as the feileadh mòr or great kilt and was a full-body garment. In 1746 the Dress Act was passed which outlawed the wearing of kilt and anything tartan for people in the highlands. This was in response to a series of revolts against the British government by Prince Charlie and his Jacobite Highlanders. The Act was repealed in 1782 but until then, the kilt essentially vanished from daily highland life. However, thanks to the efforts of a few Highland aristocrats, the kilt’s popularity resurged in the later part of the 1800s and has now become the national dress of Scotland. In Scotland, kilts are a common sight, but what about outside of Scotland?