Does your walk change when you "kilt up"?

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

A friend at work and I were talking one day when I was wearing one of my kilts and she said "Did you know you walk differently when you're wearing a kilt?".

According to her, when I'm in my normal western/cowboy attire, I tend to walk with a kind of laid back but slightly "don't mess with me" air about me.

However, when I'm in a kilt, she said I walk with an energetic style showing much more "joie de vivre".

Upon reflection, I think she's right -- I do feel "more alive" or something when I'm wearing a kilt and my walk reflects this.

This question is for those who do not wear kilts on a daily or very frequent basis, but instead for those who wear a kilt less often (I wear one once or so every couple of weeks):

Do you find that your walk changes when you "kilt-up"? How often do you wear a kilt?

Rob

[KenB]

I would say my posture becomes better; stand taller, straighter and I walk with a solid stride. Yes, more energetic. I also find, as I walk a great deal, that I cover a lot of ground in a short time.

[TheBrus]

Yes, trousers are very indifferent. I find that there's almost no waggle in the trousers. Waggle is very important to kilt-wearing, and I'm sure that it is affected by, and has a positive effect on, walking. I'm not sure how you generate waggle, it just kind of happens... it's not passive, per se, but rather something that you can modulate. Is there rotation in the hips? A waggle-less kilt would be no good, IMHO. Sorry to blether.

[RayMc]

I absolutely walk taller, with a more determined gait. I noticed it the first time I wore a kilt about 6 years ago. Makes me proud to be a Scot, and represent what that means. I sort of strut like a proud cock pheasant...

[Skiballa]

Yes, pride is part of it, but I think the kilt allows for a more unrestrained and natural gait. The comfort is an added bonus.

[sailortats]

Yes, I know I walk taller and more confidently when kilted. When not in a kilt I usually just wear jeans and a tee shirt and jacket, if needed, and it's no big deal and I feel like no big deal. When wearing a kilt I know I look good, (or at least I am told often enough that I do) and I am usually wearing a shirt with a collar, polo shirt or "dress" shirt. If a dress shirt I always wear a tie with vest or jacket, or vest and jacket.When dressed that way you can't help but feel good and it shows in your attitude and stride. I am proud of my ancestry and by gosh I am going to show that pride.

[tulloch]

"A man in a kilt is a man and a half." I don't know who first said it but I feel it. Kilted, I feel my steps more purposeful, I stand taller, I feel the swish. I feel hundreds of years of progenitors behind me. It feels grand.

[creagdhubh]

I absolutely walk taller, with a more determined gait. I noticed it the first time I wore a kilt about 6 years ago. Makes me proud to be a Scot, and represent what that means. I sort of strut like a proud cock pheasant...

I'm pretty much the same way. Although, the credit really should go to my Marine Corps training and years served on active-duty.

Cheers,

[cck]

I think I definitely do. Since I don't wear a kilt all the time and all mine are tartans, it is usually for a special occasion. More care is taken in how I dress. I will certainly be noticed more and I may be complimented or questioned about my attire (almost always positive.)

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

... all mine are tartans...

Interesting point. All mine are tartans too. I only have three: MacMillan, Gordon Red, and Leatherneck. I wonder if I'll still walk proud when my green TDK finally arrives...