Robert Burns never wore the kilt himself which is why some people say you should not wear kilts on Burns' night. During the life of Robert Burns it was an outlawed form of dress after the Jacobite Rebellion of 1745
Robert Burns did not wear a kilt because kilts were not commonly worn by lowland Scots during his time. Kilts were traditionally associated with Highland clans, while Burns was from Ayrshire in the lowlands of Scotland. Instead, he likely wore the typical clothing of the lowland farmer or poet of his era.
It's traditional for a man to wear a kilt and men are really the only one's who should/are supposed to wear a kilt.
Hardly anyone wears a kilt for normal daily wear
no!
Formal wear is something that is important for all of us. Whether you are looking for the perfect formal or semi-formal
Traditionally, formal Scottish attire is worn to Robert Burns night, such as a kilt for men and dresses or skirts for women. It is common for participants to wear tartan patterns in honor of Scottish heritage. However, wearing normal clothes is also acceptable if you do not have formal Scottish attire.
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Because to wear a kilt you have to be a TRUE SCOTSMAN
The simple answer is yes. The pleats of a kilt are meant to be worn in the back.