Usage of the restroom

**MizzouScotsman** · 14th December 13, 01:41 AM

Ok, at about the 2:55 minute mark of this short video, the gentleman explains that using the stall requires a removal of the sporran and kilt. Then you hang them on the back of the door of the stall. Is this right? I know that women do not remove their skirts when they sit in a stall, at least I don't think that they do...never actually witnessed it myself.

What say you all?

**Geoff Withnell** · 14th December 13, 01:56 AM

Ummmmm, no.

**The Wizard of BC** · 14th December 13, 02:03 AM

I was taught that the loops of ribbon sewn into the waistband of some kilts was not for hanging the kilt on hangers but to allow you to hang it (for a short while) over the hook of a stall door.

I have never found it necessary to remove my kilt while in a restroom. In fact I find it easier to turn around and face the tank for some functions.
I slide my sporran to the side if it is in the way.

I know some guys will remove their belt and sporran before sitting.

**Nathan** · 14th December 13, 08:10 AM

If I was hiring out my kilts to newbie grooms I might advise this for the sake of my merchandise but I've never had to do this in the 20+ years I've been wearing a kilt.

**sydnie7** · 14th December 13, 08:52 AM

I think Nathan has hit the nail, so to speak. The fact that the video is from a kilt rental company is the key. . . surprised they don't advocate removing those white hose as well

**Riverkilt** · 14th December 13, 11:35 AM

Never removed my kilt. Do slide the sporran to the side. ALWAYS check the back of the seat/tank area to be sure its not damp from condensation - if so - dry it first. You'll learn with practice how to gather the kilt and keep it gathered. One of the advantages of wearing a slip-type underkilt is that can help hold the gathered kilt up out of the way. Never found a type of kilt I couldn't manage with. Of course learned a lot from posts on this forum about this delicate subject. ALWAYS inspect your back pleats before leaving the restroom. Gathering them can sort of lock them in a bunched up mess if you don't shake them out. And....before I learned to pay close attention before leaving I've twice managed to somehow stuff the back hem of the kilt into the top of the waistband....not a pretty picture in public. Check and double check before leaving...swipe both hands across the back pleats on both sides. Do a little wiggle to make sure the pleats are all free....best to do this wiggle alone in the stall or alone in the restroom. Other men sometimes seem most uncomfortable to be in a restroom with a kilted gent...let along a kilted gent wiggling his pleats...

**dutchy kilted** · 14th December 13, 11:36 AM

One of the reasons I love Celtic festivals is that the line for the men's rooms moves so quickly when everyone is in a kilt!

**thescot** · 15th December 13, 10:33 AM

Riverkilt gave excellent advice. I have learned the same lessons via experience. Moving the sporran to the side is important, but checking the back of the bowl and tank if you are sitting down is most important to avoid a wet mess.

I would never remove my kilt in a public place. With my luck, there'd be a fire alarm, and . . .

**ASinclair** · 15th December 13, 05:03 PM

I agree with Riverkilt and Jim. Keep your kilt dry and be prepared for a fire drill.

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**Riverkilt** · 15th December 13, 06:01 PM

I live in a small town (17 square miles). I've found when I'm out and about and feel the need we're discussing it is much easier for me to just drive home, "dekilt" and "rekilt" comfortably in my own home. For sure, its much easier to accomplish the mission without a kilt on, when that is an option.