Scottish skirt in the wardrobe of fashionistas
The plaid skirt worn by Scottish men is called a kilt. Scottish people are proud of their kilts, wearing a plaid skirt for all holidays. A completely traditional costume consists of a skirt, jacket, leather bag, shoes and a knife.
The national costume personifies in Scotland the desire for freedom and the feats accomplished by fearless ancestors. The modern version of the traditional costume is not cheap - more than 500 pounds sterling, but centuries-old concepts tell the true Scottish groom to perform the ceremony of marriage in ancient attire.
The history of the plaid skirt
The checkered skirt appeared in the highlands of Scotland in the 16th century. Until the middle of the 18th century, the version of the skirt was called the “big kilt”. It was actually a wide piece of checkered woolen fabric, a real blanket that can be wrapped around the body during the night. The clothes dried quickly, did not interfere with walking. Since Scotland is damp and the area is replete with swamps, a comfortable and warm blanket saved the traveler from freezing and colds. If there were wars, a large kilt was dropped to the ground and did not interfere in battle.
The word kilt is translated from Old Norse as "folded".On the shoulders of the Scottish Highlander lay the upper parts of a piece of fabric, around the waist the material was tightened with a belt. The upper part of the kilt interfered a little when working in the woodworking industry.
A successful Lancashire entrepreneur named Thomas Rawlinson solved this problem. In 1720, he suggested to his workers that the skirt be shortened by cutting off the cape from it so that the skirt would not touch the ground. Since then, the kilt has taken on the appearance of a "small kilt", which remains traditional and unchanged to this day.
For almost 40 years in the 18th century, the kilt was banned by the English king. The punishment for participation in the Jacobite rising was only abolished in 1822. Since then, the skirt has returned to Scottish families as a national symbol. The kilt is worn not only by the Scots, but also by the inhabitants of the Isle of Man. This distinguishes them from the British. Also, a small kilt is worn by the Welsh and Irish.
Since ancient times, the skirt has been made from natural wool, a fabric called tartan. To dye tartan, the inhabitants of mountain settlements used berries, leaves and roots, and other natural dyes.
The coloring depended on the colors of the clan to which the mountaineer belonged. By the pattern on the skirt, one could immediately recognize whether it was one's own person or a stranger, as well as the social position of the Highlander Highlander.
Skirts in one color and with a simple pattern were worn by servants, two-tone skirts were worn by the villagers. Officers dressed in tricolor skirts, poets in six colors, and seven colors denoted the leader of the clan. He inherited from his father the colors of the flag and all the significant attributes of clan affiliation.
The famous Jean-Paul Gaultier became the fashion designer who used the men's wool skirt as part of a fashionable image. Levi's followed up with a line of men's denim skirts.
Tartan is currently available in more than 500 color combinations for tailoring Scottish skirts. Classics of the color scheme are the colors of the clans prevailing in Scotland. Red with black, blue with purple and green, black with white and gray - these are the combinations.
Peculiarities
The plaid skirt, which combines the male and female line in fashionable clothes, is made from a strip of fabric no more than 70 cm wide. Its length varies from 2 to 8 yards. After gathering with folds, the length of the piece is already one and a half lengths of the waist circumference. The fabric is distributed symmetrically in width so that equal segments remain on both sides.
Advantages
The bright appearance and classic colors have attracted the attention of women's fashion designers. This was the reason why the Scottish fabric skirt became the number one fashion item in the women's wardrobe.
The main criterion for choosing a Scottish skirt, along with style and color, should be the length. The Scottish skirt can cover the knees or be long, mini or maxi. By itself, a plaid skirt is a bright dominant in any suit.
How to choose
A plaid skirt suits all women, regardless of age and body type. Young and slender ladies can use bolder color schemes, with more reds and greens. Older ladies should stop their choice on soft, muted and soft shades. They fit classic silhouettes and below the knee length, which is preferable in this case.
Stylish styles
The Scottish skirt as an item of women's clothing has become indispensable due to the convenience and simplicity of the cut. The skirt is quite extravagant and attracts attention, dominating in any ensemble.
As a rule, a plaid skirt is sewn in the shape of a cone or a cylinder. Images of a schoolgirl or a teacher have long been associated with a pleated cropped tartan fabric skirt.
Today, the 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 with even and smoothed folds. One or two decorative fasteners are located on the side of the skirt. The smell remains an invariable characteristic element of the cut, sometimes there is a skirt with a yoke. All Scottish-style skirts gather at the waist. An elegant or wider strap is usually worn on top.
Color spectrum
The main color that is present in most models of skirts is red and red-brown. Only he creates a unique sense of celebration inherent in a plaid skirt. The range of other colors combined with it is extensive. The main thing is the principle of contrast.
Black
The black color of accessories and tops often appears in ensembles using red and black plaid. A matching black bag and coat complete the stylish ensemble. Boots of various lengths, ankle boots or shoes with thick heels look beautiful in it.
Length and style
The average length of a plaid skirt is about 50 cm. Given the versatility of the skirt and its demand on the fashion market, there can be quite a few options. The material is both wool and silk, cotton, polyester.
The Scottish woman has long crossed the boundaries of the traditional perception of the national style, giving impetus to the development of new ideas in clothing design.
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Styles "college" and "preppy" are still well-deserved success.In the first place in creating an ensemble for a student girl, a shortened model of a plaid skirt comes out.
Usually a stylish miniskirt is made with a lot of pleats or pleats, it looks lush. The silhouette can be complemented with a smooth top in the form of a turtleneck or blouse. A short jacket or vest also goes well with a Scottish skirt.
Young girls are in fashion with Jane-style shoes, stockings and stockings. Sneakers have been replaced by sneakers, which are also worn with a plaid skirt. Sports sneakers surprisingly harmoniously fit into the set, consisting of a leather jacket and a wool tartan skirt.
In the cold season, tight tights, usually black or maroon, brown or gray with a rhombic pattern, will fit under a tight skirt made of natural wool. You can increase the number of different elements of the costume with hand-knitted sweaters, comfortable and soft shirts and denim jackets.
Below the knee and maxi
A knee-length skirt looks like a hallmark of this style. Even the plumpest fashionistas can afford to wear a not too flared plaid skirt. Sewn from plaid, styles that surprise with variety. This is a semi-sun skirt, and a straight line, and a bell.
A long pleated skirt is suitable for visiting the office, as well as for visiting or walking. Discreet and dark skirts are combined with light tops, collared blouses and shirts.
They wear tight-fitting sweaters without a pattern to a plaid skirt, suede jackets, patch pockets and other accessories in the form of a handbag and a hat look very stylish.
The traditional garrison cap harmoniously complements the suit, which consists of a long skirt, a black button-down jumper and a coat.A small scarf made of skirt fabric adds another harmonious accent.
What to wear
The tartan has 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 matched to the tone of one of the main colors on the skirt. There is an undeniable variant of the outfit: a tartan skirt and a top with a crossed diamond pattern.
People who lived in the territory of ancient Scotland considered the argail ornament to be magical. The pattern is applied to all types of knitwear, cotton T-shirts and shirts. Some models use a magic pattern on neck scarves.
If the skirt is not very bright, the image softens and becomes more feminine and romantic. For such a model, a coat or jacket that is brighter in color, matching tights, elegant lace-up ankle boots or boots is selected.
Fluffy fur has been used in combination with checkered fabric since time immemorial, creating a tandem rich in color. The combination of fur with woolen fabric and denim is exceptionally successful in models for the cold season, where fur is used both on the collar and on the cuffs.
Stylish images
For men in a kilt
Traditional black socks are worn on the legs and harmonize with the checks on the kilt. A checkered tartan beret flaunts on the head with the same pattern as on the skirt. The kiltpin knife with runes depicted on it is a must-have item and is up my sleeve to be displayed.
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 in the wind. For the same purpose, a waist belt is worn with a rich buckle, decorated in the Scottish style.You can often meet such a man both in Scotland and abroad - in Canada and the USA, where the Scottish diaspora is large.
