First time out in a Contemporary Kilt... verdict...Amerikilts Rock

[keepoffgrass]

Hi guys,


Today was my first day out in a contemporary Kilt. I went to the mall in my new brown Amerikilt, that I got off thier ebay sale a couple weeks ago. It was a heck of a deal at only $50 USD. (I spent more than that in total making my x-kilt. Unfortunately my moms sewing machine broke after I got camo material for x-kilt #2 and havent been able to put it together yet. But anyways, back to todays adventure...) So I was a bit leary about going out on a very busy shopping day today in a non-tartan kilt, expecting the skirt comment and what not. Very supprisingly however, I got 4 comments today, all from other men even, about the total awesomeness of my Amerikilt. I must admit, it is a great looking kilt.

The best compliment happened at the Verizon store at the mall. I went in with my fiance, she was shopping for a new phone, since she recently broke her old one. One of the Verizon Employees, came running across the store when I came in, saying " WOW! Great Kilt! very nice! Are you Scottish or Irish? ect.." I explained, I was of Scottish decent, but that this kilt was actually an Amerikilt, and all that stuff. I left shortly after to check the prices of cell phones at Radio Shack, when I returned my girlfriend told me that after I left, he (the verizon guy) came up to her and told her that I was his new favorite people, because he thought it was great to see someone wearing a kilt.

After that, I got stopped walking threw the mall by, a "punk rocker" kid he though the kilt was great, said "right on man! now thats nice!" and had to shake my hand. Then when my and my lady were trying to grab a quick bite of lunch, and I was stop again at the pizza place. A man asked me if I always wore a kilt. I said no, not always, but I do wear them on a regular basis, a couple times a week usually. I had one more comment along the way, but dont really rember what it was, other than that it was complentary.

All and all a good day. I was was supprised that the comments were all by guys. Usually its the women that stop and admire the kilt. And supprisingly I got more positive attention wearing a non-tartan kilt, than I have ever wearing one of my tartan ones. I would have never expected that. And one one person all day mistook it for a skirt.

So, I tip my hat to all of you down at Amerikilt. Great Product. Field Tested and approved by the men of Kauai. Hopefully, I'll have sent you all some bussiness today. My only issue that I had was that the kilt wrinkles heavily while sitting. Since nothing is within walking distance over here, and I have to plant my butt in the truck for a half hour to get any where, does anyone have any good suggestions on how to keep the wrinkle factor down? Im hoping after a few washings that itll loosen up some and break in a little and not be so prone to wrinkle.

[David Dalglish]

Ah, Kilts ar'nt they great.

[Navyguy]

Sounds like the begining of a revolution.........Viva la Kilt!!!

[Splash_4]

It is amazing to me the more I wear the kilt that the initial fear that I had about it was unfounded. Most folks are accepting of what we choose to wear and even complimentary. The few folks we have said negative things to me have, for the most part, been open to correction after a few minutes chat.

Keep on Kilting!

[Frank MacDuffy]

I'm happy that things went so well for you! In my town I've been given heck from nearly everyone about wearing my kilts, it's always good to hear peoples success stories!

[Big Mikey]

Don't wimp out now. Due to regs, I have to wear coveralls at work but come the days off, when my feet hit the floor a kilt hits my butt. I wear my kilt everywhere and always get kind looks and comments. And I'm getting great at answering "The Question". I must have 15 or 20 good comebacks, a number of which have come from this site. So keep the faith and be not fearful, you are a greater man than the rabble!!!

[McMurdo]

Thats great. Glad to hear it,

I've noticed the more I wear my kilt out the more positive comments I get my theory is that as you get used to wearing a kilt you gain confidence, people pick up on that confidence, so the only thing that they will do is compliment you because you carry off the look so to speak.

As for the wrinkles I have no experience with a casual kilt. I would however like to hear if breaking it in washing and ironing has any effect.

[Freedomlover]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[mbhandy]

I believe there are posting about the wrinkling factor some where here but when I get in my truck I keep a small towel that I wrap around the kilt turn far to the left Then jump up and twist into place. the first couple of times it is awkward but after you do it a few times, No Problem. I have to do it to my canvas kilt or it really wrinkles.

MrBill

[keepoffgrass]

I believe there are posting about the wrinkling factor some where here but when I get in my truck I keep a small towel that I wrap around the kilt turn far to the left Then jump up and twist into place. the first couple of times it is awkward but after you do it a few times, No Problem. I have to do it to my canvas kilt or it really wrinkles.

MrBill

Ok, thanks I try and keep a towel in there to pull the pleets back down, havent tried to wrap it though. Sounds like it would work great though. I emailed Amerikilt and they said try some of that wrinkle free stuff that you use in the wash. the wool and polyvicrose kilts dont have this problem though lol