How Kilt friendly is SanFrancisco??

**Bigkahuna** · 12th July 09, 06:35 PM

I will be heading out that way at the end of the month and was just curios as to the amount of kilt wearing done in that city.

**GDub** · 12th July 09, 07:04 PM

You will see very few, if any, kilties in San Francisco--unless, of course, you hook up with some of the Nor Cal rabble. So if you're out and about in the city in a kilt you'll be on your own. I know, because I wear the kilt a lot and I can count on one hand the number of other kilties I've seen on the streets since last summer (and they're usually in UKs).

That said, donning the kilt in the city is NOT a problem. In fact, it's kind of fun being the only person in a kilt. YMMV, of course.

**macwilkin** · 12th July 09, 07:11 PM

Information: http://www.caledonian.org/home.html.

I'll bet there are some kilties at the Caledonian Club's functions.

T.

**george7** · 12th July 09, 07:23 PM

San Fransisco is famous for being an accepting city.

**CameronTaylor** · 13th July 09, 12:40 AM

I've oft considered wearing mine to Nirvana - a Burmese restaurant in the Castro (a kilted man fears nothing).

CT - now that McKevlar can navigate BART ....

**Fit2BKilted** · 13th July 09, 06:15 AM

Yes, I would imagine you will receive nothing but praise---and perhaps some unexpected additional attention (depending where you go)---from the un-kilted public in SanFran'. ;)

**Riverkilt** · 13th July 09, 06:57 AM

Do take some pics while you're out and about kilted in that most beautiful city.

Hmmm, is there a video of how a kilt shimmies in an earthquake?

**Galician** · 13th July 09, 07:02 AM

Ron, I'm not sure that is an effect one would want to have!

**george7** · 14th July 09, 02:50 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Do take some pics while you're out and about kilted in that most beautiful city.

Hmmm, is there a video of how a kilt shimmies in an earthquake?

That's like asking for advice on what weight of kilt should one wear if they anticipate being attacked by an alligator attack.

**Brian07663NJ** · 12th August 09, 12:12 PM

I have been to San Francisco several times and have worn my kilts several times. I have even stood on the outside of the cable cars wearing a kilt. Dare I admit that I even have a photo and never had time to posted it?

San Francisco is a VERY tolerant city. Take a quick look at the various street festivals that take place during the year.

Bay to Breakers (a marathon) has a contingent called Bare to Breakers - yes a naked group of people running across the city.

Lovefest - in September each year, is a giant hippie parade that marches down the main street and flocks to the lawn right outside city hall. Once again - in true hippie fashion - there are even a bunch of naked people marching in the parade.

A little more on the sexual side is the Folsom Street Festival and the Dore Alley Street Fairs and there are tons of people doing all sorts of things - even naked and you will most definitely see kilted people there. In fact, I bought one of my favorite kilts there from a vendor who gets them from a mature lady who makes them for him. It is olive green with great black highlights - belt loops, pocket triangle, etc.

At Fisherman's Wharf you also might encounter the Naked Yoga Guy...

So with those examples...don't doubt wearing a kilt at all in San Francisco. We know how liberating it is so enjoy...and if you happen to be in "Rome" (meaning San Francisco) and one of those festivals are taking place...enjoy!