Kilt jackets, also known as Highland jackets, are an integral part of traditional Scottish Highland dress. They are worn in formal settings and ceremonial occasions, complementing the kilt and other Highland attire.
- Prince Charlie Jacket:
- Description: The Prince Charlie jacket is the most formal and traditional jacket worn with Highland dress, often paired with a formal evening kilt outfit.
- Features: It typically features a short cutaway front, satin lapels, ornate buttons (often silver), and three buttons on each cuff.
- Occasions: Ideal for weddings, formal dinners, ceilidhs (Scottish social gatherings), and other prestigious events.
- Argyll Jacket:
- Description: The Argyll jacket is less formal than the Prince Charlie but still considered appropriate for formal occasions.
- Features: It has a more tailored fit, with a single-button fastening at the waist, gauntlet cuffs, and usually features silver buttons.
- Occasions: Suitable for less formal events, such as daytime weddings, Highland games, or less elaborate gatherings.
