I am going to a dance/party this Friday night and it has a Scottish theme. My GF is saying that propert kilts are really expensive (even to rent) and said that she can give me a plaid/tartan skirt to wear instead and no one would notice. Is this true? What's the difference between a kilt and a skirt?
2006-09-05 15:45:52 · 5 answers · asked by Mike B 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
The difference is simple. A kilt is a Scottish-made, skirt-like article of clothing, usually made from wool with plaid designs. A skirt is a modern adaptaion of the kilt, usually made from more modern materials and cotton. The greatest difference, though, is that kilts are generally worn by men, and skirts are for women. I'd just find a plaid colored skirt for the party unless your friend is really picky on authenticity.
2006-09-05 15:53:18 · answer #1 · answered by beachdarryl0202 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
She probably has a point there.
Although kilts are a traditional Scottish garment for men, it does resemble somewhat of a tartan skirt in hues of red mostly and it's hem stretches below the knee.
A skirt on the other hand is worn by females, available in different lengths, colors, styles & fabrics.
If you're still feeling uneasy on putting on a skirt instead of a kilt due to budget constraints, a suit with a kilt inspired sash across your chest would do just as well and to cap off the look add a black beret.
2006-09-05 15:50:58 · answer #2 · answered by ViRg() 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kilts worn by Scotts are hand pleated and made of Tartan only wheareas skirts can have any patttern
2006-09-05 15:56:16 · answer #3 · answered by NchantingPrincess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A kilt contains a big fat hairy scottish git--
2006-09-05 15:54:16 · answer #4 · answered by rsdudm 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Yes, the difference will be noticed by the Scots.
2006-09-05 15:51:53 · answer #5 · answered by warriorwoman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋