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Howdy, I'll start with a story....
I have wanted to own and wear a kilt for some time (years) but was put off by people (some close to me) telling me
You're not a Scot
What's the the point
You'll look ridiculous
As such, I never bothered because I cared about stuff like that.
In more recent years I have changed and I rarely give thought to this.
When my father in law died and his effects were being collected up for donation, a brand new pair of yellow shoes were found in the back of his closet. Mother in law was surprised because she had not know about them (she always bought his clothes).
He obviously (to my mind) liked those shoes, but for whatever reason, never wore them.
I tend to think its for reasons that I mention above and his own insecurities about such things.
I thought about his yellow shoes when I revisited the idea of owning (and wearing) a kilt and I have decided to buy the Maple Leaf tartan, as Canada is where I now live with my family, having moved here in 2000 from the UK.
I intend to make my own with help from Barbara Tewksbury and "The Art of Kilt Making"
In closing I offer greetings from Alberta and to my dear departed father in law Tom, I say, thank you!
Bex.
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Welcome to the "Great Rabble"!  
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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Failte from the Home of the Blues!
Tha mi uabhasach sgith gach latha.
“A man should look as if he has bought his clothes (kilt) with intelligence, put them (it) on with care, and then forgotten all about them (it).” Paraphrased from Hardy Amies
Proud member of the Clans Urquhart and MacKenzie.
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Welcome, here from Denmark, and another none Scot...
Hope You will succeed in the art of Kilt making!
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Welcome from a Scotsman living in the English Midlands. Good luck with the kilt-making.
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Bex, welcome to XMTS from BC!
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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Welcome, Bex, from Inverness-shire and British Columbia.
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My Thought . .
 Originally Posted by Bex
I have wanted to own and wear a kilt for some time (years) but was put off by people (some close to me) telling me
You're not a Scot
What's the the point
You'll look ridiculous
As such, I never bothered because I cared about stuff like that.
In more recent years I have changed and I rarely give thought to this.
When my father in law died and his effects were being collected up for donation, a brand new pair of yellow shoes were found in the back of his closet. Mother in law was surprised because she had not know about them (she always bought his clothes).
He obviously (to my mind) liked those shoes, but for whatever reason, never wore them.
I tend to think its for reasons that I mention above and his own insecurities about such things.
I thought about his yellow shoes when I revisited the idea of owning (and wearing) a kilt and I have decided to buy the Maple Leaf tartan, as Canada is where I now live with my family, having moved here in 2000 from the UK.
I intend to make my own with help from Barbara Tewksbury and "The Art of Kilt Making"
In closing I offer greetings from Alberta and to my dear departed father in law Tom, I say, thank you!
Bex.
On the times I have had complementary comments on my kilts, I respond by saying, “You should wear one.”
They respond, “But I’m not Scottish.”
My answer, “Do what many people do - lie about it.” Always good for a chuckle. Two thoughts, a kilt is an article of clothing and, who knows, Scots got around - maybe there is the blood of kings in your veins.
After all, you don’t have to have cattle to wear a cowboy hat.
Just wear the kilt with pride and respect and a smile. Where ever you go you will be the one people look at with admiration.
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