The decision of whether to opt for a belt or not really depends on the style of trews you have decided to wear. Argyll trews, for example, should always be worn with a belt. This style of trews has a 3 inch waistband with belt loops perfect for a kilt belt – see the next photo below for a good illustration.
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What do you wear with trews?
Tartan Trews are traditionally worn with a Prince Charlie Jacket for formal events however, a more casual tweed jacket can be worn with trews to suit any occasion.
Should I wear a belt with my kilt?
A Kilt Belt should ideally not be needed for the reasons a belt would ordinarily be worn (e.g. to hold up a pair of jeans). If a kilt has been measured correctly it should fit perfectly around the waist, although we do understand that it might come in handy if you are going to be doing some wild Ceilidh dancing!
Do you wear a belt with a Prince Charlie jacket?
– The Prince Charlie Jacket is the most formal of the three types of Kilt Jacket. The kilt belt is worn around the top of the kilt, but not through the kilt loops. The kilt belt is normally worn in the absence of a waistcoat.
How do you wear casual trews?
For an informal look, we recommend pairing Argyle tartan trousers with a standard collar shirt. The standard collar has a less formal appearance compared to other shirt types, particularly when worn with a few open buttons at the chest. Fully embrace this casual look by ditching the suit jacket and tie.
What belt do you wear with tartan trews?
This style of trews has a 3 inch waistband with belt loops perfect for a kilt belt – see the next photo below for a good illustration. Unlike a kilt – where the belt is traditionally often removed when the jacket comes off – the belt should always stay on when wearing Argyll trews.
What tie goes with tartan trews?
You can choose to either pair with a black bow tie or go for a more contemporary tartan bow tie to match your trews and trousers. For more casual events, a tweed jacket and waistcoat is the perfect choice. Tweed jackets are more contemporary and have a similar cut to a modern suit style jacket.
What is a kilt belt called?
by Ben Johnson. An essential piece of Highland dress to accompany a Scotsman’s kilt is the ornately decorated pouch that hangs down the front, commonly referred to as the sporran.
Is it rude to wear a kilt?
In the true sense of the meaning yes, but as long as it isn’t worn as a joke or to make fun of Scottish culture, it’s more cultural appreciation than cultural appropriation. Anyone can wear a kilt if they choose to, there are no rules.
What do you wear with a Prince Charlie jacket?
Prince Charlie jackets are the most formal style of kilt jacket. Think the kilt equivalent of a ‘black tie’ outfit. They are traditionally worn with a wing collar shirt and bow tie. Occasionally, they are worn with a Victorian collar shirt and a ruched tie for a more contemporary look.
Do you wear a belt with a sporran?
When the dress sporran is worn, you do not typically wear a kilt belt. When you wear a waistcoat (i.e. vest) with a Semi Dress sporran, you can wear a kilt belt, or you can go without. Rocky personally wears a kilt belt for all occasions, except where a dress sporran is required.
What color socks do you wear with a kilt?
Black socks will match almost anything but I would choose to highlight the unique colors of the tartan. White socks might also be a good idea but their color is very bright and flashy. If you’re considering wearing a white dress shirt, I might shy away from plain white socks.
What are Scottish trews?
Trews (Truis or Triubhas) are men’s clothing for the legs and lower abdomen, a traditional form of tartan trousers from Scottish Highland dress. Trews could be trimmed with leather, usually buckskin, especially on the inner leg to prevent wear from riding on horseback.
Can you wear tartan trousers to a black tie event?
Tartan trousers, or trews, are a good bet – just keep the colours muted in order not to look like a court jester.
How do you wear smart trousers casually?
Focus on keeping each piece of your outfit at opposite ends of the smart casual spectrum, and pair your formal trousers with super-casual items. As the looser silhouette of smart trousers feels naturally more relaxed, they’ll do most of the work when it comes to balancing the smart and casual elements of your look.
Do trews have pockets?
no pockets, standard belt loops or the wider loops for a kilt belt. Alternatively they can just have side tabs for tightening the waistband. Tartan trousers can be can be worn with a variety of informal and semiformal Highland outfits or just as another pair of trousers.
What is Blackwatch tartan?
After the failed Jacobite Rebellion in 1715, in 1725, King George I authorized the formation of a “watch” force to patrol the Highlands, made of six Scottish clans. All were instructed to wear the same tartan, a mix of dark blue and green, which may have led to the patrol’s eventual nickname, the “Black Watch.”
What does a man wear with a kilt?
Wearing a kilt is not just buckling on a woolen pleated tartan item; it also includes donning a belt, a specially designed jacket, sporran (a pouch worn on a strap that sits right around the family jewels area-useful since kilts have no pockets), kilt socks, shoes, garter ties, and finally, a kilt pin.
What do you wear under a kilt?
It comes down to personal preference, if you feel comfortable “going regimental” then go for it. If not, there is no shame in wearing underwear and it won’t make you less Scottish. One thing to always remember however, if you don’t own a kilt, we would always recommend wearing underwear under a hired kilt.
Can you wear a kilt without a sporran?
Yes. The general public has no problem recognizing kilts. For example, my first few kilts were Utilikilts (which don’t really go with a sporran) and the general public seems to have no problem figuring out that it’s a kilt; and as contemporary kilts they are the most likely to be mistaken as skirts.
What’s the point of a sporran?
The sporran (/ˈspɒrən/; Scottish Gaelic and Irish for “purse”), a traditional part of male Scottish Highland dress, is a pouch that performs the same function as pockets on the pocketless kilt. Made of leather or fur, the ornamentation of the sporran is chosen to complement the formality of dress worn with it.