Aboyne dress

English

Etymology

Named for the Aboyne Highland Gathering, whose organizing committee designed it.

Noun

Aboyne dress (uncountable)

The Aboyne dress

Another Highland dancer wearing the kilt-based dress.

1. The dance costume prescribed for females performing the Scottish National dances in competitions at Highland games gatherings. It consists of a dark bodice or elaborate waistcoat, decorative blouse, full tartan skirt and sometimes a petticoat and apron, or a tartan sash.

References

• Interview with Highland dancing judge Heather Richendrfer