All Information taken from the RSOBHD Dress Code
Please ensure you always speak to your teacher prior to making any outfit decisions. Some finer details are left out of this to make it as concise as possible.
White Blouse
Worn with waistcoat; Full sleeves to the elbow with a lace ornamented front.
An upright stiff half inch lace trim may be attached to the back of the neck
Or plain white shirt worn with or without a tie.
Hose
White or plain coloured knee socks to match the kilt.
Hose can be full clan or diced red/white, blue/white or green/white
A sleeveless blouse with lace front or a lace insert should be worn. The lace frills should be visible
Not more than five ornamental Scottish embossed buttons on each side of the facings
Full length sleeves may have a single row of not more than five silver or gold buttons at the vent
If desired, ruffles (not more than 1 inch in depth) may be worn at the wrist, but they must be fastened to the sleeve
Jacket – may be of velvet or cloth, in any colour and any recognised style of doublet
Waistcoat – may be worn with Prince Charlie jacket
Jabot – should be white lace and worn only with the Montrose jacket
Sleeves ruffles – may be worn with a Montrose jacket only, but must be attached to the sleeve of the jacket
Cummerbund – Black or to match the kilt and worn in place of a waistcoat with a Prince Charlie doublet
Plaid – a belted tartan plaid, the same tartan as the kilt, may be worn with the jacket if desired
Sporran – worn ‘One hand width’ from the bottom of the waist belt (or where the belt would be if not worn) as per military regulations. The size of the Sporran should be in relation to the height and weight of the dancer
Waist belt – leather with plated metal buckle may be worn with the Montrose or Prince Charlie jacket, but should not be worn in conjunction with a waistcoat or cummerbund
Kilt – a kilt pin may be worn.
Trews – tartan trews may be worn for the Seann Triubhas as an alternative to the kilt
Hose – full clan tartan hose or military diced hose to match the kilt
Garter flashes – these are optional and, if worn, should tone with the kilt
Sgian Dugh – should not be worn
Balmoral - may be worn in Primary, Beginners and Novice. Intermediate dancers must wear a balmoral
Jacket and/or waistcoat – Day wear style, in lovat cloth or other types of tweed. Or the same as for Premier dancers
Sporran – worn ‘One hand width’ from the bottom of the waist belt (or where the belt would be if not worn) as per military regulations. The size of the Sporran should be in relation to the height and weight of the dancer
Shirt and tie – a white, or self-coloured, shirt and tie may be worn without the jacket and/or waistcoat
Hose – white or plain coloured knee socks to match the kilt. Hose can be full clan or diced red/white, blue/white or green/white
Competitors from H.M. Forces
Male and female competitors from H.M. Forces are excluded from the Highland Dress Code provided they are wearing regulation military dress
Ornamental buttons may be worn on the front and braid or piping may be used to trim the edges
Plaid – may be square or rectangular
White blouse – full to the sleeves with no frills. No more than four very small tartan bows on each sleeve may be worn. Frills on the front of the blouse are not acceptable
Underskirt – white cotton with no adornments
Socks – white without frill, ankle or knee high or natural coloured tights
Male dancers may wear tartan trews instead of kilt for national dances. Otherwise, they should be dressed as described for highland dances
Dress – white, red or green. White dress to be worn with waistcoat type bodice
Bodice – same shape as for Aboyne, either red or green
White blouse – should be worn if dress is sleeveless
Skirt – red or green to be worn with white blouse and waistcoat type bodice also in red or green. Skirt may also be worn with a blouse and cummerbund
Cummerbund – red or green may be worn with red or green dress or skirt
Apron – small white apron must be worn. A small shamrock will be permitted
Underskirt – white only and preferably of cotton
Socks – plain white or natural coloured tights may be worn
Footwear – black, red or green Irish jig shoes
Hair – a plain ribbon may be worn
Tail Coat – red or green
Waistcoat – red of green in opposite colour to the tail coat
Muffler – red or green neckerchief
Trousers – Knee breeches preferably in brown or khaki corduroy or whipcord
Shillelagh – the size and girth of the Shillelagh should be in relation to the height and weight of the dancer
Socks – long red or green
Footwear – Black, red or green Irish jig shoes.
Jumper – navy blue (serge or twill) or white drill. Sleeves may be buttoned but stripes are not acceptable
Collar – navy or blue denim with three white stripes. Black ribbon, tied in a bow, may be worn at the base of the v-neck
Trousers – same material and colour as jumper
Socks – plain white or navy
Cap – regulation white with no name band.