1. Traditional Clothes for Women

Welsh women wore a special outfit:

• Tall Black Hat – A big, tall hat with a wide brim.

• White Bonnet – A small white cap under the hat.

• Shawl – A warm woolen scarf, usually red or patterned.

• Bedgown (Betgwn) – A short wool jacket, often red, brown, or black.

• Skirt and Apron – A long checkered or striped skirt with an apron.

• White Blouse – A simple white shirt.

2. Traditional Clothes for Men

Men’s clothes were simple and warm:

• Wool Trousers – Thick pants made from wool.

• Waistcoat and Jacket – A warm vest and coat.

• Flat Cap or Hat – A small round hat or a top hat.

3. Welsh Wool Clothes

Welsh people used wool to make clothes because sheep farming was very important in Wales. Many skirts and shawls had special checkered patterns.

4. Today’s Use

Today, traditional Welsh clothes are mostly worn by children on St. David’s Day, folk dancers, and at festivals.

1. Traditional Clothes for Men

The most famous Scottish outfit for men is the Highland dress, which includes:

• Kilt – A knee-length skirt made of tartan (plaid) fabric, representing a family or clan.

• Sporran – A small pouch worn in front of the kilt, used like a pocket.

• Prince Charlie Jacket or Argyll Jacket – A short jacket worn for formal or semi-formal occasions.

• Ghillie Shirt – A loose, traditional shirt with laces at the neck.

• Kilt Hose (Long Socks) and Flashes – Woolen socks with decorative garters.

• Ghillie Brogues – Special leather shoes with long laces.

• Sgian Dubh – A small knife tucked into the kilt hose.

2. Traditional Clothes for Women

Scottish women’s traditional dress is less famous but includes:

• Tartan Skirt or Arisaid – A long skirt or a woolen cloak with a tartan pattern.

• White Blouse and Bodice – A fitted top over a white blouse.

• Shawl or Plaid – A tartan shawl draped over the shoulder.

• Belted Plaid – A long piece of tartan fabric wrapped around the body like a dress.

3. Clans and Tartans

Scottish families (clans) have their own special tartan patterns. People wear their family’s tartan to show pride in their heritage.

4. Modern Use

Today, kilts and tartan clothes are worn at weddings, celebrations, and Highland games. Many Scots wear tartan scarves or ties in daily life.

1. Modesty and Elegance

• Royal outfits must be conservative, elegant, and appropriate for the occasion.

• Women often wear knee-length or longer dresses and avoid revealing clothing.

2. Hats for Formal Events

• Women must wear hats or fascinators at formal daytime events, such as weddings and Royal Ascot.

• After 6 PM, tiaras replace hats for married royal women.

3. Tiaras for Married Women Only

• Only married royal women wear tiaras, usually on formal occasions like state banquets.

4. Always Carry a Black Outfit

• Royals must always pack a black outfit while traveling in case of a sudden death or national mourning.

• This rule became important after Queen Elizabeth II was caught without one when her father died.

5. Coats Must Stay On in Public

• Royal women cannot remove their coats in public, as undressing in front of others is considered improper.

6. No Bright Nail Polish

• Only neutral or nude shades of nail polish are allowed.

• Queen Elizabeth II famously wore Essie’s “Ballet Slippers” shade.

7. Prince George’s Shorts Rule

• Young royal boys, like Prince George, traditionally wear shorts until about the age of 8.

• This follows an aristocratic tradition, as trousers are considered too "middle class" for young boys.

8. Military Uniforms for Men

• Male royals who serve in the military often wear their uniforms at formal events, such as weddings and Remembrance Day.

9. The Queen’s Color Rule

• Queen Elizabeth II always wore bright colors so she could be easily spotted in a crowd.

10. Avoiding Fur (Unofficial Rule)

• Royals try to avoid wearing real fur, following a guideline issued by King Edward III in the 14th century. However, exceptions exist.