The belted plaid was a standard item of men's Highland dress from the late 16th century until the middle of the 18th century.
Traditionally tartans were worn in the form of a kilt or traditional Highland dress, and these are certainly still available.
He was noted for preaching in full Highland dress "and from the distracted state of the times never went to the pulpit without being fully armed".
Scottish Highland dress may also be worn at events requiring morning dress:
Geordie's eyes went wide when he beheld her in full Highland dress.
The morning suit version of Highland dress consists of:
In this period the full-length portrait in Highland dress was an early example of what became a common form of painting.
A small sofa was drawn up before the fire, and a big, broad-shouldered man in Highland dress stood beside it.
Victoria was attended by pipers and her children were attired in Highland dress.
They marched down in full Highland dress, accompanied by two bagpipers.
