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What Kilt Accessories Should You Hire?

Updated: Jan 22

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? :

picture of kilt hire bag & acessories
Your hire has everything your kilt outfit needs

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 ?

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Bute mist kilt outfit

- 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.



man in forest wearing smart casual kilt outfit
Example of day kilt outfit
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.)





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Example of semi formal kilt outfit
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.




model wearing formal kilt outfit
Example of formal kilt outfit
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.

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Premium accessories
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.



For any additional information on styling , hires & choosing accessories feel free to contact us at shop@kiltmakers.com , or alternatively call us on 0141 889 4879 or pop in store.

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