finally wore my kilt to school

**Nevermore** · 26th May 05, 06:47 PM

I got my kilt (a black original UK) for Christmas, but last friday and then this past monday i pluck up the courage and wore it to school.
It went pretty well. I got called up to the office on friday thought because one of my teachers emailed one of the assistant princibles asking if it was ok to wear to school. There is nothing in the schools dress code concerning kilts, but skirts are addressed and that part only says that they must cover the knees, i was aware of this when i orded my kilt so I made sure I ordered it alittle long so it was ok. I decided to wear boxers because I wasn't sure how some kids would react because some aren't too mature.

Then on monday, when I wore my kilt again my second period teacher said that all the teacher were talkiing about it in the office. Later, at lunch, a couple black kids came up to me asking if I was wearing anything under it (I was going regimental because friday went ok) and before I could answer one of them tried to look, he didn't get to see anything and he was not dismayed he tried to look later during lunch while I was eating, I don't think ill be going regimental anymore.

I planned to get another kilt this summer if I can get some money, probably a tartan kilt, but I'm still looking for a non-clan-related tartan because I'm not scotish and I don't want to offend anyone.

**Mr. Kilt** · 26th May 05, 07:15 PM

Way to go! I sure wish I'd had the courage to do something like wearing a kilt when I was in school. You younger guys are real ground-breakers!

**Jewddha** · 26th May 05, 07:34 PM

Nevermore! It feels damn good, doesn't it? What grade level are you at? I'm in grade 11, and have taken my FK to school a few times, and it feels like I'm on top of the world. I definitely know what you mean as per undergarments, that is one place I don't care to risk anything happening... From a fellow kilted student, rock rock on!

**Nevermore** · 26th May 05, 07:36 PM

I just finished 10th grade, my school year is over now

**GMan** · 26th May 05, 08:45 PM

Yet another kilt wearing experience! Just love to read these type of things, just goes to show you that our fear of others reaction is somewhat unfounded.

Nevermore, you are a true inspiration!

**Yaish** · 26th May 05, 09:03 PM

Very cool, and glad you had a positive experience so far. I've noticed that despite expectations, younger kids 'get it'. Just today I had a car stop as I was walking along and a H.S. aged kid jumped out and asked if he could take his picture with me.

Of course I said yes so his girlfriend took a picture of him standing next to me in my chocolate workmans.

**Freelander Sporrano** · 26th May 05, 09:40 PM

Hey Nevermore...Great you plucked up the courage to wear your kilt to school. It'll be easier as time goes by.

As regards the Tartan kilt Most Scots wouldn't be offended if you choose their Tartan as look as you wear it with respect and pride.I have a MacLean Hunting just because I like the Tartan...So go on There are plenty to choose from....

Good Luck mate

**Dreadbelly** · 26th May 05, 09:47 PM

I'll echo that. Just make sure you know your tartan, it's origins, and some of the history that goes with it just in case folk ask questions, and they will.

Takes a lot of balls to go against the flow and be different. Stand tall. And if somebody tries to lift your kilt again haul their sorry **** out into the street and teach them some manners.

It's humiliating to have your butt kicked by a man in a skirt

**macwilkin** · 8th June 05, 03:48 AM

Nevermore, there is a Georgia state tartan which you could choose to wear:

http://www.sos.state.ga.us/state_cap...ate_tartan.htm

Anyone may wear a state, provincial or district tartan, regardless of heritage. I like to see folks wearing state tartans, and the Georgia tartan is quite striking, and a nice conversation starter when folks ask what tartan you're wearing.

Cheers,

Todd

**Riverkilt** · 8th June 05, 07:07 AM

You made my day Nevermore. So heartening for this old bird to know that testosterone is alive and well in the younger generations.

Stand tall, walk with pride, put a little swing in that kilt laddie!

Was at a cancer Walk-A-Thon in my camo UK last weekend. Some young men about your age came up to me with eyes wide and made very positive comments about the kilt. Dare we hope for a new fashion trend for youth??

Ron