Kilt outfits have a lot of detail that build the structure of the look and compliment your customised kilt outfit for the day. It can seem overwhelming when customising kilt packs and choosing accessories , this guide will breakdown what you could need for any type of kilt outfit for multiple occasions.
What actually comes in a Kiltsforhire kilt pack? :
At Kiltsforhire our hire kilt packs are comprehensive of everything you could need for any kilt outfit occasion .
Your kilt pack is completely customisable tailored to you and your event , you get to pick out everything and every detail.
Your hire includes over £1500 worth of premium highest quality kilt, jacket & accessories for a starting hire price of £110
So what's included ?
- heavy weight 8 yard Kilt double width tartan , with adjustable sizing and offering the largest tartan range available for hire.
- Our super light weight finest quality tweed jackets available in multiple styles , colour ways & button finishes.
- A shirt of your choice of white/black shirt in Batwing/ Standard collar.
- High quality animal fur Sporran & Chain Straps
- Choice of Rushe, Bow, Standard tie in any plain colour / matching tartan
- Belt & Buckle , Kilt pin, Cufflinks, Flashes, Socks & Ghillie Brogues.
Everything is included as part of your kilt hire to complete your look.
Choosing your accessories:
Kilts can be worn to multiple types of events & occasions, you can customise your hire for your own event attire, this guide will breakdown what you would need for different types of occasion.
First off like any hire , is picking your tartan.
Styling your highland wear outfit is easiest once you've chosen your tartan for the event.
For a day outfit (Less formal, more smart casual):
Jacket - We would recommend our Tweed day jackets available in , Navy, Charcoal & Silver, with Black buttons.
(Silver tweed jackets have optional antique button upgrade for +£60)
We would recommend a White or Black Standard collar shirt with a Standard tie available in a matching plain colour or tartan tie.
Sporran- We recommend a Day Sporran which is all Leather with no fur for less formal occasions.
We would recommend a matching colour of socks to the jacket/kilt.
(Some accessories will always be worn regardless of occasion like your Kilt pin, Flashes , Sgian Dubh & Ghillie Brogues.)
For semi formal event :
Jacket - we suggest a Black Braemar or Tweed day
Jacket, (Braemar jacket upgrade available for antique buttons +£60)
Shirt - We recommend either Standard/Batwing shirt , styled with a Standard or Rushe tie in plain colour or tartan.
Sporran - A Semi Dress Sporran would be the most appropriate , leather sporran with animal fur & tassels.
Accessory finishing can be upgraded to antique hardware for a semi formal event.
All other accessories are included , Kilt pin , Sgian Dubh, Flashes, Belt & Buckle, Cufflinks, Socks & Ghillie Brogues.
For formal / evening event:
Jacket - We suggest a Prince Charlie , Sherrifmuir or Braemar jacket for formal attire. (Antique button upgrade available for these jackets.)
Shirt- We would recommend a Batwing shirt in your choice of colour.
We would recommend styling with a Ruche or Bow tie.
Sporran- We would recommend a Dress Sporran which has a metal cantle & animal fur with tassels.
Accessory finishing can be upgraded to antique hardware for a semi formal event.
All other accessories are included, Kilt pin , Sgian Dubh, Flashes , Socks & Ghillie Brogues.
Further guidance on styling:
Grooms -
Typically grooms will wear a shoulder plaid or can wear a different tartan from their grooms party to stand out at their wedding.
Finishing touches -
We offer a range of tartan products to use for decoration , memento & finishing touched for your wedding. We offer things like Ring cushions, Hand ties , Hip flasks , Table runners, Pocket squares & Garters.
We only hire out the most premium goods & accessories available but we also offer extra premium specialist accessories like , Kilt pins , Pocket watches, Flasks , Belt buckles, Cufflinks, Sgian Dubh & Clan crest packs in a variation of styles and finishings perfect to keep and treasure as a memento of your special occasion.