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Highland dress

Okay little one, have you ever heard of kilts? Highland dress is what people from Scotland wear when they want to look fancy or traditional. It usually includes a kilt, which is a skirt made out of a special fabric called tartan. Tartan is a pattern that comes in different colors and criss-crosses in different ways. Each family or clan in Scotland has its own unique tartan pattern that represents their history and heritage.

Underneath the kilt, men wear something called a sporran. It's like a little bag that hangs down from a belt and is used kind of like a fancy pocket. They also wear a shirt and vest with a jacket over it, and special socks called hose that go up to their knees. They complete the outfit with a special hat called a bonnet.

For women, the highland dress usually includes a skirt made of tartan, a blouse, and a vest or jacket. They also wear stockings or tights and shoes called ghillies. Ghillies are special because they don't have a tongue, which makes it easier to dance and move around.

Highland dress is very important to Scottish culture and is often worn for special occasions like weddings, parades, and Tartan Day celebrations. It's a way for Scottish people to show their pride in their heritage and honor their traditions.