Many Highland dress clothiers sell so-called "kilt shirts" (sometimes also called Highland shirts, Jacobite shirts or Culloden shirts), typically made to be loose fitting, with baggy sleeves, an open lace-up neck and wide lapels on the collar. The overall effect can be rather swashbuckler-esque, which is all well and good. But do you really want to look like Errol MacFlynn?
We at the Scottish Tartans Museum prefer to approach Highland attire as clothing, not as costume. And that is why you do not see this type of shirt sold here. It is neither a contemporary style of man's shirt, nor is it an accurate historic style from any era. Rather it is a throw-back to the 1960s and 1970s that has managed to attach itself to the kilt, so much so that in too many peoples' eyes, the only "correct" shirt to wear with a kilt is a "kilt shirt."
In fact, you more than likely have shirts in your closet already that will work perfectly fine with your kilt. Dress for the occasion! A golf or polo shirt (or even a tshirt) may be just fine for casual kilting, while a dress shirt would of course be desired for formal events. Solid colors that tone well with your tartan are always a safe bet. We recommend, too, that you go with the Highland tradition and try matching tattersal and other similar small patterns with your kilt.
Realizing that well made custom men's shirts can be hard to find at affordable prices, we have partnered up with a specialty men's tailor to be able to offer you a wide range of men's shirts - from formal to casual - tailor made to your specifications. The price for most is only $78 (about what you'd pay for an off-the-peg men's shirt at a mid-range department store). And best yet, every purchase helps support the Scottish Tartans Museum!
To begin designing your custom man's shirt, click on the link below...
In fact, you more than likely have shirts in your closet already that will work perfectly fine with your kilt. Dress for the occasion! A golf or polo shirt (or even a tshirt) may be just fine for casual kilting, while a dress shirt would of course be desired for formal events. Solid colors that tone well with your tartan are always a safe bet. We recommend, too, that you go with the Highland tradition and try matching tattersal and other similar small patterns with your kilt.
Realizing that well made custom men's shirts can be hard to find at affordable prices, we have partnered up with a specialty men's tailor to be able to offer you a wide range of men's shirts - from formal to casual - tailor made to your specifications. The price for most is only $78 (about what you'd pay for an off-the-peg men's shirt at a mid-range department store). And best yet, every purchase helps support the Scottish Tartans Museum!
To begin designing your custom man's shirt, click on the link below...
