The kilt is part of the traditional clothing of [[Scotland]]. It consists of heavy fabric wrapped around the waist of the wearer down to knee length and ordinarily sports a tartan pattern specific to the wearer's clan. [[Image:JackMcConnell.png|right|thumb|Jack McConnell. 3rd.First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007, wearing a kilt.]]
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The kilt is part of the traditional clothing of [[Scotland]]. It consists of heavy fabric wrapped around the waist of the wearer down to knee length and ordinarily bears a tartan pattern of the wearer's clan. [[Image:JackMcConnell.png|right|thumb|Jack McConnell. 3rd.First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007, wearing a kilt.]]
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Traditionally the kilt is worn without underwear, although this is often ignored by modern wearers.
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In modern times the kilt is often worn with underwear, but traditionally it was not.
Green kilts are worn in Ireland; and male apparel in other parts of the world has also bees described as kilts.
Green kilts are worn in Ireland; and male apparel in other parts of the world has also bees described as kilts.