The Question jumps the garment line

[Red Lioness]

Oddly enough, I have never been asked 'The Question' while kilted. Being female, I thought that people would realize such a question was inappropriate.

Then, a couple of weeks ago, I got the green light to wear kimonos full time at work.

For a garment that's famous for the sheer number of layers, I've been astonished by the number of people who ask what I'm wearing under the kimono.

I don't have a snappy comeback yet. Double entendres about pipes don't come out right for kimono.

[OFCJAX]

A: "Mini-Ninjas!"

[Highland Logan]

"If I tell you, I'd have to kill you".. what could be better?!

Frank

[northernsky]

Very beautiful. But why would you have to have permission to wear a kimono? Would you need permission to wear a sari or pants?

[Phil]

I always found that if a lady wanted me to know what she was wearing under anything then I didn't need to ask. I can't believe people having the cheek to ask that instead of just admiring a beautiful garment.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

"What are you wearing under your kimono?"

"A kilt!"

[Arlen]

"What are you wearing under your kimono?"

"A kilt!"

You look fantastic. Congratulations on your win.

[Bill]

Very nice looking.Well done!
If you don't mind me asking what kind of work do you do?

Bill

[Pleater]

Is this convergent evolution? Kilts and kimonos are what I am making at the moment - with a couple hakamas languishing in need of finishing off.

I like the untailored garments - English smocks, saris, sarongs, cloaks, capes, togas, tunics, sarapes, ponchos and the like, but the last few years have seen a distinct reduction in non kiltlike sewing.

I have done a couple of kimonos, and now I am sewing something that is somewhere between a great kilt and a kimono.

Of course the kimono like the kilt is worn wrapped left over right - except for corpses...

That apricot is a lovely colour for you, the lemon compliments it very well - and the obi is very striking - a very sucessful outfit, I think.

[Rogerson785]

You could always say under the Kimono is where I keep my mini-Samurai sword, and nunchucks.