Scottish skirt in the wardrobe of fashionistas

The skirt in the cage worn by Scottish men is called kilt. Natives of Scotland are proud of their kilts, wearing a tartan skirt for all the holidays. A completely traditional costume consists of a skirt, jacket, leather bag, shoes and a knife.

A checkered skirt appeared in the highlands of Scotland in the 16th century. Until the middle of the 18th century, the skirt version was called the “big kilt”. In fact, it was a wide piece of woolen fabric in a cage, a real blanket that can be wrapped around the body during an overnight stay. Clothes quickly dried out, did not interfere with walking. Since Scotland is damp and the terrain is replete with swamps, a comfortable and warm blanket saved the traveler from freezing and colds. If there were wars, the big kilt was dropped on the ground and did not interfere in battle.

A successful entrepreneur from Lancashire named Thomas Rawlinson solved this problem. In 1720 he proposed to his workers to shorten the skirt by cutting off a cape from it so that the skirt did not touch the ground. Since then, the kilt has acquired the form of "small kilt", which remains traditional and unchanged to this day.

Almost 40 years in the XVIII century, the kilt was banned by the king of England. The punishment for participation in the uprising of the Jacobites was abolished only in 1822. Since then, the skirt has returned to Scottish families as a national symbol. Kilt is worn not only by the Scots, but also by the Isle of Man. This distinguishes them from the British. Also, the Welsh and the Irish wear little kilt.

The coloring depended on the colors of the clan to which the man-mountaineer belonged. By the pattern on the skirt, it was immediately possible to recognize whether it was a person or someone else, as well as the social position of the mountaineer-highlander.

Skirts in one color and with a simple pattern were worn by servants, bicoloured - by villagers. The officers dressed in tricolor skirts, in six-color skirts - poets, and seven colors signified the leader of the clan. He inherited from his father the colors of the flag and all significant attributes of clan affiliation.

Tartan in our time is available in more than 500 color combinations for sewing Scottish skirts. The color schemes are the colors of the clans that prevail in Scotland. Red with black, blue with purple and green, black with white and gray - these are the combinations.

The Scottish skirt, combining men's and women's line in fashionable clothes, is made of a strip of fabric not more than 70 cm wide. At the same time, its length varies from 2 to 8 yards. After assembly by the folds, the length of the piece is already one and a half times the circumference of the waist. The fabric is distributed across the width symmetrically so that there are equal segments on both sides.

Bright appearance and classic colors attracted the attention of designers of women's fashion. This caused the Scottish skirt to become the number one fashionable novelty in a woman’s wardrobe.

The plaid skirt goes to all women regardless of age and body type. Young and slender ladies can use more bold colors, with more red and green. Older women should stop their choice on soft, muted and soft shades. They fit classic silhouettes and the length below the knee, which is in this case preferred.

Scottish skirt as an item of women's clothing has become indispensable due to the convenience and simplicity of cut. The skirt is quite extravagant and attracts attention, dominating in any ensemble.

Today, a tartan skirt is a classic motif in women's clothing. Shades can be the same as in men's skirts. Pure wool tartan is distributed using even and smooth pleats. One or two decorative fasteners are located on the side of the skirt. The smell remains unchanged as a characteristic element of the cut, sometimes a skirt with a yoke is found. All Scottish-style skirts gather in a belt. A graceful or wider strap is usually worn on top.

The main color, which is present in most models of skirts - red and red-brown. Only he creates a unique feeling of celebration inherent in a skirt from a tartan. The gamma of the rest of the colors combined with it is extensive. The main principle remains the contrast.

The black color of the accessories and top is often featured in ensembles using red and black tartan. A matching black bag and coat colorfully complements the stylish ensemble. Beautifully look in it and boots of various lengths, ankle boots or shoes with thick heels.

The average length of a plaid skirt is about 50 cm. Given the versatility of the skirt and its relevance in the fashion market, there may be quite a few options. The material is both wool, silk, cotton, polyester.

The styles “college” and “preppi” are still well-deserved success. In the first place in the creation of the ensemble for the girl student goes shortened skirt model in a cage.

Young girls in fashion shoes "Jane" style, knee-highs and stockings. The sneakers were replaced by sneakers, which also put on a plaid skirt. Sports sneakers surprisingly harmoniously fit into the kit, consisting of a leather jacket and a woolen tartan skirt.

Skirt below the knee length looks like a business card of this style. Even the most fat women of fashion can afford to wear a not too flared skirt made of fabric into a cage. Plaids are sewn from plaid, surprising variety.This is a semi-sun skirt, and a straight, and a bell.

They wear tight-fitting sweaters without a pattern to the plaid skirt, suede jackets, patch pockets and other accessories in the form of a handbag and cap look very stylish.

Traditional cap harmoniously complements the costume, consisting of a long skirt, black sweater on buttons and a coat. A small scarf made of skirt fabric adds another harmonious accent.

Scots have the ability to attract the eye and dominate, so the ensemble should not be oversaturated with other colors. As a rule, both the top and accessories are selected to match one of the primary colors on the skirt. There is an undeniable version of the dress: tartan skirt and the upper part with a pattern of crossed diamonds.

If the skirt is not very bright, the image softens and becomes more feminine and romantic. For such a model, a brighter color coat or jacket, matching pantyhose, elegant lace-up ankle boots or boots are selected.

From time immemorial, fluffy fur was used in combination with checkered fabric, creating a tandem rich in color. The combination of fur with wool and denim in models for the cold season, where the fur is used both on the collar and on the cuffs, is exceptionally successful.

Traditional black leggings are worn on the legs and in harmony with the cells on the kilt. On her head there is a checkered beret from tartan with the same pattern as on the skirt. A kiltpin knife with runes depicted on it is a mandatory attribute and is in the sleeve to be demonstrated.

A leather bag with metal elements, decorated with fur, serves as a weighting agent and is placed in front so that the kilt does not swell under gusts of wind. For the same purpose, a waist belt is worn with a rich buckle, decorated in Scottish style. Often you can meet such a man both in Scotland and beyond - in Canada and the United States, where the Scottish diaspora is great.