Most cultures are proud of their heritage, but none so fiercely as the Scottish. A people whose history is plagued by battle and deception, the Scottish people cling to the past that made them the people they are today. Often beset by troubles caused by their more powerful neighbors, the British, Scottish people fought long and hard to establish and maintain their cultural identity. This evident as far away as America, where Scottish heritage is still fiercely defended. The most distinctive part of the image of Scotland is the kilt. Traditionally, it made up an everyday part of a man's wardrobe, but is now worn more for dress occasions. Costumes reflecting Scottish
heritage are delicately done at Costumes by Dusty. No family
tartans
are used in rental stock, so no dishonor can be done to those
families.
Instead, non-clan plaids are pleated into kilts to fit anyone from age
one to one hundred. For the ladies, Costumes by Dusty can provide
a sash or Renaissance styled peasant dress in plaid. Matching
sets
are also available and have been used in weddings and at Renaissance
faires.
Much painstaking work has been done to preserve the traditional look of
pleated kilts while making them comfortable and easy to wear.
Whether
looking to impress a bonny lass or lad or simply trying to capture the
essence of the Highlands, a Costumes By Dusty's kilt can make the
occasion
painless and attractive. (Costumes by Dusty has a complete set of
costumes for Brigadoon,
for more
information,
see the Shows page.)