Another Question

**HighlandMax** · 26th March 10, 01:45 PM

Please keep in mind, that this is all still new to me and I have loads of questions. I have only been wearing a kilt for a few months.
For those of you who do not wear anything under your kilt.....that very first time, did you question yourself, should I or shouldn't I ?
Were you nervous ?
Were you sub-conscious of the fact that you only had a piece of cloth between your ananomy, and the eyes of all the poeple around you, and that that piece of cloth, could expose you ?
Tell me your thoughts and experience, that first time.

**Chainsaw02** · 26th March 10, 02:25 PM

I don't wear anything under my "regular" clothes, why would i wear anything under my kilt? It is just another piece of my attire. Don't get the wrong idea. I respect my scottish attire and really enjoy wearing it.

Larry Dirr

**D.A. Guertin** · 26th March 10, 02:38 PM

All I can say is if you're nervous, don't do it. No particular reason to. We have no need to tie our shirts between our legs to keep from flopping around. If you're self-concious about it but want to try it, start off wearing it around the house, then out the back garden, then to get the mail... Step by step!

**ccga3359** · 26th March 10, 02:54 PM

What D.A. said. You don't have to go regimental if you don't wish. There are non kilted folks that expect that you are wearing nothing beneath, it's really not their business. You shouldn't worry about accidental exposure with the weight of the kilt and sporran aprons don't go flying up unless there is a really strong wind. Well placed hands will take care of that predicament. Again when sitting down sweep your pleats, knees apart the sporran will fall down between your thighs pushing the aprons down. Again a little push with the hand if you're concerned at all. A sporran is also well placed and weighted when blood flow extends below the border. Be aware that there might be others that feel it is their right to lift and show or to check for themselves. Most times alcohol is involved so be guarded.

**Tobus** · 26th March 10, 03:02 PM

I have never worn undergarments with my kilt and have no plans to. And yes, the first time I donned a kilt, it was a bit different. Not because I'd never gone "commando" before, but because this time there was no barrier to the open air whatsoever.

If you're not used to it, you definitely want to practice at home first before going out in public. Your... err... parts will need to get used to it and may have a reaction of their own that you will need to learn how to accommodate for.

But after the first few times in public, it becomes a non-issue. You learn how to move, sit, etc., without feeling nervous about exposing yourself. And you get used to the different feel of moving air down there. It becomes second-nature. And in fact, you'll find yourself hating the thought of putting on underwear and pants again.

**dfmacliam** · 26th March 10, 03:07 PM

I agree with Grant, if you might be more comfortable wearing your knickers, then do so.. if you want to go "regimental" that's your business. Things were done in the past, because of the age...long shirts were used to cover ones parts, and these days the shirts are not made the same...

I personally wear my skivvies, but wear black and always avoid answering the question, because it's noones business but my own...lol besides you can flash a bit of leg, and still keep them guessing..lol

**ccga3359** · 26th March 10, 03:25 PM

Originally Posted by peacekeeper83

I agree with Grant, if you might be more comfortable wearing your knickers, then do so.. if you want to go "regimental" that's your business. Things were done in the past, because of the age...long shirts were used to cover ones parts, and these days the shirts are not made the same...

I personally wear my skivvies, but wear black and always avoid answering the question, because it's noones business but my own...lol besides you can flash a bit of leg, and still keep them guessing..lol

Freedom Kilts does (did?) sell shirts that are longer. Made specifically for kilties.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 26th March 10, 03:27 PM

...don't do it.

Traditionally a gentleman wears "wee trews" if one is going to be in the company of ladies or children. Plan your day (and wardrobe) accordingly.

**McClef** · 26th March 10, 04:05 PM

I have never understood why being in the presence of ladies or children should carry any greater risk of exposure than anything else.

Never once has either been at risk of seeing whether one is or not regimental in my presence nor in those of any kilted gentlemen I have been in the company of.

There may be one or two "danger" situations such as highland dancing competitions when one is higher up on the stage and jumping up and down and twirling with much more vigour than usual that might provide a split second posterial view but apart from that dangers are miniscule when proper decorum is observed.

I have been to many ceilidhs and never once have pleats come up high enough to reveal anything.

Like many other subjects there will be views expressed by diehards on both sides. But do not at least be put off from trying it out in the privacy of your own home and seeing how it feels compared with the "wee trews."

**Dixiecat** · 26th March 10, 04:16 PM

There may be one or two "danger" situations such as highland dancing competitions when one is higher up on the stage and jumping up and down and twirling with much more vigour than usual that might provide a split second posterial view

Highland dancers don't twirl and they don't jump up and down. You will not find those words in our textbooks. They are also required to wear an undergarment that is black or tones with the kilt. No white.