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New Year, Time for a New Kilt

by | Jan 4, 2024 | All About Kilts, Categorized

Around the world, different cultures welcome the change of the calendar with unique ways to celebrate and welcome the New Year’s with traditions of their own. As we step into 2024, it’s time to embrace new beginnings and make it a conscious effort to seize opportunities as they present themselves throughout the coming year.

New Year Time for a New Kilt by Ozkilts Every country hopes to bring in good luck while ringing in the coming year by eating good luck foods. Other cultures put great stock in wearing something new and different to usher in good health, money, or even love.

Then again, wherever you might be in the world, when the clock strikes midnight, what you wear carries a lot of importance. After all, no one attends any festivity wearing their birthday suit, right? But seriously, there are plenty of traditions you can follow to go into 2024 with a fresh start, and with new opportunities to express yourself.

What better way to express yourself than by introducing something unique to your wardrobe? Deciding to welcome the new year in an Ozkilts Utility Kilt not only adds a unique touch to your professional style, but you get to experience the comfort, versatility, and freedom only a kilt can offer.

Utility kilts are more than just an homage to the traditional Scottish attire; its evolution has evolved into a modern fashion statement. Their appeal combined with your sense of style makes them ideal and suitable for both casual and formal events that can blend into any social gathering, leisure activities, and even for work commitments.

A kilt provides an unhampered range of movement than your regular pants or trousers can provide. Pants can get quite uncomfortable after sometime during any activity requiring physical exertion. Kilts for utility use are made of materials that will not easily deteriorate when exposed to rough outdoor conditions or frequent use.

Their versatility extends to being able to work well with whatever you already have in your wardrobe. Furthermore, they are customisable, allowing you to express your own unique touch to its design, making the look you create entirely your own.

Finding a utility kilt that matches your unique sense of style and needs is simple, owing to the fact of the availability of a wide range of styles you can choose from. With Ozkilts, you can be sure that you’re getting a high-quality and fashionable piece of clothing that, with proper care, will last for many years to come.

Do consider getting a new piece of clothing that’s both practical, stylish, versatile, and fashionable by following the steps below.

 

3 Steps to Finding Your Next Kilt.

If you’ve decided that a utility kilt is a suitable and viable garment option for the new year, you might be in a quandary about what style to choose from with so many viable options. The fact is, a utility kilt makes an excellent outfit any day of the year and much more rugged and durable than traditional pants which may need replacing after just a few months of use.

Properly cared for kilts can potentially last for years. Traditional kilts for instance can last for generations. How many pieces of clothing in your wardrobe can you say will last even half as long? Read on to know how to choose and make a worthwhile kilt investment.

 

1. Match a kilt to events you have coming up this year.

Choosing the perfect kilt for any event or occasion you’ll be attending throughout the year is essential. Picking the right kilt can seem daunting at first, especially when you think about if you need accessories for your kilt or what other piece of clothing will go well with your kilt.

The great thing about utility kilts is the variety of styles and designs that can be tailored to suit different events and settings. If the majority of your events this coming year are formal gatherings such as weddings and black-tie events, we recommend getting the Ozkilts Deluxe Utility Kilt in Jet Black. If you want to be more adventurous with your look, Army Green and Plum Brown coloured utility kilts are also available.

By matching the kilt to the events you plan to attend this year, you can ensure that your attire will be appropriate and enhance your overall look. Regardless if you plan to attend a corporate event, a cultural festival, a social gathering, or any normal day, selecting the right kilt style will enable you to express yourself in style. Get yours today!

 

Step 2: Select the right colour and size for you

Kilt Colours.

Without a doubt, colour plays a big role in any fashion because it makes you look better and makes you stand out from the crowd. Colours also affect how you feel and also invoke similar emotions on those around you.

Simply put, colour attracts attention, creates an emotional connection, and leaves a lasting impression. Utility kilts are designed with practicality in mind, but they also allow you to show off your own style.

Knowing how you want to project yourself will help you in determining which colour/s to pick and/or which accent colour is present on the kilt. For example, Ozkilts Movember Utility Kilts come in black with red tartan accents. The Ozkilts St. Patrick’s Utility Kilts also come in black, but with green tartan accents.

 

Sizing Your Kilt.

Apart from colours, it is also equally important to determine the correct size when purchasing your utility kilt. At this venture, we advise our customers, especially first time buyers, to refer to our sizing guide.

Perhaps the most relevant piece of advice we can offer when buying kilts is to not order your kilt based on your pant size. It simply does not work. Additionally, it would also be advisable to have someone take your measurement instead of taking the measurement yourself to avoid mistakes.

Modern utility kilts are typically worn at the traditional kilt level, which is around the navel. There are some who opt to wear them lower down the navel, it’s entirely a matter of preference, but note that it’s essential to be sure of your required size.

SPECIAL NOTE: When considering length, ensure that the kilt does not go lower than your knee cap’s level. Remember, you’re wearing a kilt, not a skirt, although the amount of drop length is really still up to you.

Colours and size are crucial factors to consider when choosing a utility kilt that will suit your personal style and physique. Regardless if you prefer vibrant and bold colours or the more subdued and classic ones, there is an Ozkilts Utility Kilt style for every taste and preference.

The proper kilt measurement, especially around your waist and hip area, ensures the kilt fits and drapes well to enhance the look of your physique. Furthermore, a well-fitted kilt does not hamper freedom of movement and makes you look polished and well-put together even if you wear it with just plain tees and sneakers.

 

Step 3: Treat yourself with a Kilt Hanger and Kilt Belt to make the most of 2024.

To make the most of your kilt wearing experience, we highly recommend investing in two exceptional accessories 

The Ozkilts Utility Kilt Belt.

A well-put-together kilt is an asset, similar to snappy suits that can be made more fabulous with the use of various accessories. In like fashion, utility kilts can be enhanced with its own set of accessories, prime of which is the Utility Kilt Belt.

An important question you might ask is do you even need a utility kilt belt to begin with? You certainly do without a utility kilt belt, since Ozkilts Utility Kilts can be fastened securely with either the Velcro Fastening or Leather Fastening Systems.

But if you are discriminating in how you present yourself through your clothing, an Ozkilts Utility Kilt Belt is an accessory you can’t do without. Ozkilts Utility Kilt’s fastening systems ensure a perfect fit, but with the addition of a utility kilt belt, it gives added functionality and boosts your style.

A utility kilt belt also serves working men well by allowing them to load it up with tools without discomfort and reaching for tools to get their job done. How can you not love that?

 

The Ozkilts Utility Kilt Hanger.

Kilts are sturdy pieces of clothing that require little maintenance, but that doesn’t mean you can be careless and not treat your fabulous kilt with reverence. Even if you love your kilt so much you’d want to wear them all the time, we’re sure you won’t be wearing your kilt 24/7.

To make the most of your kilt in 2024, and beyond, consider investing in an Ozkilts Kilt Hanger. Similar to traditional kilts, a utility kilt hanger will help in extending the service life of your utility kilt and help it maintain its integrity and looks.

In times, you have to shift to regular clothing, a kilt can’t be simply folded and stored. Doing so can potentially crease the fabric and misalign its pleats.

That will not look well and says a lot about you if your kilt is not pristine, smooth and flat. Hanging your kilt when not in use ensures that it’s always ready to wear, this not only saves you time and effort to have to iron out your kilt before wear.

By the way, if you’d require multiple utility kilt hangers if you are a kilt tailor or a Scottish pipe band who work with and/or wear kilts in volume, Ozkilts give discounts for bulk orders of utility kilt hangers for 50 or more units. Get in touch with us to know more.

 

Finally…

Finding the right kilt to wear this 2024 is not so difficult with our help for you to seize new opportunities or express yourself. Finding the kilt that will suit you and your events for the coming year is as easy as 1-2-3.

Follow the 3 steps I’ve outlined above and you’re good to go for 2024. Get yourself with high-quality Ozkilts Utility Kilts. Enjoy the versatility a kilt offers and express yourself in a manner that will make the coming year a memorable and fashionable experience.