How To Wear Utility Kilts For Casual or Formal Events

Kilts are the best thing that happened on this planet because they are so comfortable that you can wear them everyday. Nowadays, kilts are divided into many different types and the most famous of them all is Utility Kilt. They are really popular among many different people and their popularity has been growing since they were first introduced and that’s mainly because they are very affordable and can be worn casually.

Nowadays, you don’t have to wait for an special ocassion like a wedding, highland game, or a family party to wear your favorite outfit because thanks to Utility kilts, you can wear them all year around. If its your first time buying a utility kilt and you have never worn one before then don’t worry because right below this paragraph, you are going to see few tips that are important to know if you are going to wear a Utility kilt.

Daily Wear

Utility kilts are also called Modern Kilts in some parts of the world and they are both the same thing and look very similar to a traditional kilt. The only difference is of the fabric materials such as cotton or denim and unlike traditional kilts, they mostly come in basic plain colors. But they are comfortable to wear and most of the times do not require a belt or sporran to go with it. Many people wear utility kilts daily because of its comfort level and affordability.

In order to wear it as an everyday wear, you can get yourself a tweed jacket that goes well with your kilt. Additionally, you can also wear a tie with it or maybe just a leather sporran. Even though most people wear utility kilts without any belts or buckles but it is recommended that you should wear yours with them and you may not be able to tell the difference between with or without but they are going to enhance the overall appearance of your outfit.

Below you are going to see a list of items that are not mendatory but can make your overall appearance look good:

• Sporran
• Kilt Hose
• Kilt Flashes
• Kilt Pin

However, if you choose not to wear the above given items then your outfit will look very casual and maybe this is what you are looking for, in a day-to-day wear but this informality might not be good for some events.

Let’s move to the footwear, you should consider getting yourself a kilt brogues because they go very well with an outfit like such. If you don’t know what they are then they are simply pointed formal shoes that can be worn with a kilt. Furthermore, you can also include a Sgian Dubh (traditional knife) to your outfit but if your going to an event that has heavy security then don’t take it with you or else have it taken by the security.

Formal Wear

If you are looking for a more formal look then all the things that we eliminated or made them optional above are mendatory and those items are; argyll jacket, sporran, plain shirt, kilt brogues, kilt hose and flashes, kilt pin, and sgian dubh. When going to a wedding event then add a tie or bowtie to the list.

The only thing that is optional in a formal kilt wear is the waistcoat but in case if you are going to wear one then make sure to add a belt to it too. Do not forget to take out your best utility kilt instead of the one that has been worn many times before because you don’t want to go to an event with a saggy and ugly looking kilt.