Irish Dance Costumes

White is the traditional color of the dress worn by female Irish dancers, symbolizing purity and innocence.

Satin is the most common material used for the bodice of an Irish dance dress, providing a smooth and lustrous appearance.

The pansy is a decorative apron worn by female Irish dancers, typically made of a contrasting color to the dress.

Male Irish dancers traditionally wear hard shoes, which have a hard leather sole and a heel, providing a percussive sound when dancing.

The ghillie shirt is a traditional shirt worn by male Irish dancers, typically made of white linen and featuring a ruffled front.

The tam o'shanter is a traditional headwear worn by male Irish dancers, a round, flat cap made of wool.

The feileadh mhor is the traditional kilt worn by male Irish dancers, a long, pleated skirt made of wool.

The traditional color of the kilt worn by male Irish dancers is saffron, a deep yellow color.

The sash is a decorative sash worn by male Irish dancers around their waist, typically made of a contrasting color to the kilt.

Female Irish dancers traditionally wear ghillies, a type of soft shoe with a leather sole and a lace-up front.

The shawl is a decorative shawl worn by female Irish dancers, typically made of a lightweight fabric and draped over the shoulders.

The traditional color of the shawl worn by female Irish dancers is white, symbolizing purity and innocence.

The headband is a decorative headpiece worn by female Irish dancers, typically made of a metal or fabric band with ornamentation.

The traditional color of the headband worn by female Irish dancers is gold, symbolizing wealth and prosperity.

Female Irish dancers traditionally wear a variety of decorative jewelry, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings.