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Wearing A Kilt

These instructions are for putting on a traditional kilt

Close the kilt by taking the right apron through the hole of the left buckle and fastening it to the left buckle.

Fasten the left apron to the right; the fringed edge and kilt pin should be to the right.

Make sure that your kilt falls to the center of the knee, sitting exactly on the natural waist.

Make sure pleats are at the back of the kilt.

Strap on the sporran about three fingers below your waistcoat or belt. The strap fastens in the back.

Wear kilt hose folded two to three fingers below kneecap.

Place flashes on the outside of the leg, covering the strap with the fold of the sock top.

Lace the ghillie brogues this way: cross laces and pull into simple knot. Twist three times and pull tight again to create a thong. Pass laces around ankle back, bring to outside of the ankle and tie a bow, letting laces and toggles hang to the outside.