Kilt: The kilt is the most distinctive garment of the bagpipe costume. It is a pleated skirt worn around the waist, usually made of tartan fabric with a unique pattern representing a specific Scottish clan or family.
Glengarry Bonnet: A Glengarry bonnet is a type of military cap that is commonly worn with the bagpipe costume. It has a round, flat crown with a black ribbon cockade and a feather plume attached to the side.
Sporran: A sporran is a pouch made of fur, leather, or fabric, worn at the front of the kilt. It is traditionally used to carry small personal items such as money, keys, or a knife.
Sgian-Dubh: A sgian-dubh is a small, single-edged knife that is tucked into the right stocking underneath the kilt. It is usually enclosed in an ornamental sheath and serves as a utility tool.
Ghillie Brogues: Ghillie brogues are leather shoes with leather laces that are tied around the lower part of the leg. They are designed to be comfortable for long hours of marching and dancing.
Hose: Long socks or hose are worn with the kilt. They are usually made of wool or a blend of materials and are typically in a solid color, often white or a neutral shade.
Kilt Belt and Buckle: A kilt belt is a leather or fabric belt worn around the waist over the kilt. It is typically adorned with a metal buckle and may have decorative Celtic patterns or clan crests.
Fly Plaid: A fly plaid is a piece of tartan fabric that is draped over the left shoulder and across the chest. It is typically made from the same tartan as the kilt and serves as a decorative element.
Shoulder Plaid: Also known as a plaid brooch, the shoulder plaid is a small piece of tartan fabric pinned on the left shoulder, securing the fly plaid in place.
Trews: An alternative to wearing a kilt, trews are full-length trousers that can also be worn as part of the bagpipe costume. They are usually made of a heavy woolen material and are often accompanied by a sporran.
These pieces together make up the traditional bagpipe costume, which is worn by pipers and musicians at formal events, ceremonies, and cultural gatherings to celebrate Scottish heritage and tradition.