Embracing the Kilt

[stringtyer]

I meant to post this here but added it to another newbie's intro. This is a repeat of what I said there. Sorry about that.

I've retired and can do what I darn well please and wear what suits me. As such, I have finally decided to embrace the kilt. Please don't judge, but I have started with a utility kilt (not my heritage Sterling tartan). So far, I've had good responses. My wife just rolls her eyes, my daughters think it suits me just fine, and my grand daughters think it is the neatest thing since sliced bread.

I own a few sewing machines and am not afraid to use them so am thinking about making my own kilt. I have already made some flashes to go with the bow ties I make. I'll be looking to learn and am looking forward to suffering from Kilt Acquisition Disorder (KAD).

[Tarheel]

As a native of NC, I wonder what is wrong with those of us that, later in life, make decisions that confuse our wife, tickle our grandchildren and improve our comfort level of clothing. Thank goodness I am not alone. Glad you shared with us and hope to hear more of your upcoming projects.

[Garth]

Welcome brother

Firstly invest in the book The Art of Kiltmaking by Barbara Tewksbury, a fantastic step by step guide to making your kilt. Secondly, invest in your tartan material from one of the fine weavers in Scotland. Thirdly, when said material arrives, allow yourself 40 hours to create your masterpiece... all hand stitched too which adds to the experience.

[Kiltedjohn]

I am also retired, and share your philosophy of wearing what suits me! Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English midlands.
Look forward to hearing of your progress in kilt-making (and wearing).

[Liam]

Welcome from Western Canada 🇨🇦!

[Father Bill]

Welcome to the “Great Rabble”!

[Blaidd]

Welcome from a cilt wearing Welshman....and one who receives similar eye rolling from his better half!!

[huntgathergrow]

Howdy from Tennessee. Your post made me thankful that in my early thirties, I am fortunate to work in an industry that is perfectly fine with me wearing a kilt to work. In fact, one of my bosses has recently been asking me about them and their cost. My wife loves the look, too, as do a few others around the office. My parents, grandparents and extended family aren't quite sure what to think about it, though.

Here's to many days of kilted comfort and joy!

[DaveScott]

Twenty years north of my early thirties and regret not having the good sense to get a kilt a lot sooner than I did.

Having arrived there now though I agree it is great to wear them as often as possible. So once summer weather is over I often wear a kilt when heading to work which sees me in a range of office locations around Wellington city (capital of New Zealand).

Get a variety of comments - mostly supportive and interested.

[Richrail]

from Reno, NV. I do wear a kilt when not working, I have no set schedule I'm on call but usually work two days and have two to three days off. My work has safety restrictions, so no loose clothing. But when I'm off most people will find my in a kilt.