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Thought that kilts were exclusive for men to wear? Think again. 

Tartans are the often plaid cloth that makes up kilts. In the traditional sense, tartans come in a wide variety of colors and designs to represent different Scottish clans. The modern tartan is a little bit different. 

Tartans can be worn by either men or women, and you don’t have to have family ties to an Irish family or Scottish clan to wear one. In fact, there are dozens of different ways that women can wear tartans, making them great for all kinds of events from casual get-togethers to formal affairs. 

Here are several different ways that women can wear tartans.

1) Work Professional Tartan 

Want to wear something unique that will really brighten up a dull office environment? Why not throw a nice button-down shirt on underneath a tartan dress. Adding the button-down as a base layer to a tartan dress is a great way to make a tartan dress slightly less formal, but making it perfect for wearing into the office. 

Whether

Kilts are increasing in popularity, thanks in part to hit programs like Outlander. The romance of the Scottish Highlands and the image of the swashbuckling highlander add to the kilt’s appeal. Many people have begun to wonder if those who are not of Scottish descent can wear kilts.

People have different reasons for asking whether it is appropriate for them to wear kilts. One reason is cultural sensitivity; kilts are a national dress, after all, and you don’t want to offend anyone.

Non-Celtic People Wearing Kilts: Is It Offensive?

The question of whether people who are not of Scottish or Irish heritage can wear kilts is complicated. No ethnicity has a unified opinion on any topic, and you can’t assume one member speaks for an entire group. 

Here are a few considerations to keep in mind if you want to explore kilt-wearing:

1. Kilts Often Relate to Specific Families and Groups

Tartans, or the intricate plaid patterns that kilts often feature, usually belong to specific families. You may