Why should I wear a kilt?

[KiltNewbie]

After searching up, down, left and right, I cannot seem to find any threads/articles about why one may wear a kilt. Thus, I am here asking you all - why do people wear kilts? Is it a trend, a way to pull in fine women () or...

What should I know about wearing kilts? I've only read that Scotsmen, etc, where them to formal occasions.

Give me a quick lesson!

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

After searching up, down, left and right, I cannot seem to find any threads/articles about why one may wear a kilt. Thus, I am here asking you all - why do people wear kilts? Is it a trend, a way to pull in fine women () or...

What should I know about wearing kilts? I've only read that Scotsmen, etc, where them to formal occasions.

Give me a quick lesson!

The pleats go in the back.

[KiltNewbie]

Thanks! But that doesn't tell me why wearing a kilt is viable.

[Bugbear]

Thanks! But that doesn't tell me why wearing a kilt is viable.

Not sure the kilt is right for everyone. Some people might not feel right wearing one, or feel that a traditional kilt is not quite right for heritage reasons.

Some members are not kilt wearers, but enjoy seeing the highland attire, or the contemporary styles, or even just enjoy the site.

[KiltNewbie]

Not sure the kilt is right for everyone. Some people might not feel right wearing one, or feel that a traditional kilt is not quite right for heritage reasons.

Some members are not kilt wearers, but enjoy seeing the highland attire, or the contemporary styles, or even just enjoy the site.

I enjoy looking at the great designs on many of the kilts, but it seemed more of a "religious" thing to me; or more or less "traditional to certain countries."

Either way it goes, wearing a kilt in public is not an option for me. Maybe to certain events that call for them.

[CMcG]

As Jock mentioned earlier, the kilt is first and foremost the national dress of Scotland.

For some people (regardless of ethnic background) it is a uniform, such as in some military regiments or in pipe bands. For others it has developed into a symbol of pan-Celtic identity, especially in the New World. This is a more recent development but Irish nationalists began promoting it in Ireland around the turn of the 20th century.

The kilt is also a stylish and comfortable piece of clothing, which is why they come in many varieties from full Highland regalia to non-traditional looking garments such as a Utilikilt.

A better question might be: why not wear a kilt? Answer that, then proceed to wear it at every other opportunity you like!

[KiltNewbie]

My question would be what prompted the question? With all respect meant but why are you here asking, Do you want to wear a kilt in the future? Or does sumone you know wear one? Or are you here to tell us we are all nuts and should wear trousers?
No disrespect intended but i am curious (Some would say nosey!) and if you wouldnt mind sharing the reasoning behind your question.

Now why do I wear a kilt? Beacuse i can, I like it its comfy a kilt is also my national attire but thats not why i wear mine, Well not the main reason. but its all i can think of exept that im nuts compleatly do-lally but then i supose thats a reason too.

Jordan

I'll make it short and sweet for 'ya.

I asked the question for the same reason you may wear a kilt - because I can.

The reasoning behind it; because I felt it was imperative for this forum to have a thread about why one should wear a kilt. I asked because I never really knew the whole point behind it other than the reasons I read:

• National Attire
• Special Events
• Comfortable
• Stylish
• Etc.

To say the least, it would be nice to know why an ordinary person would wear it. And, by the replies in this thread, I can make the assumption that people don't know why they wear it. However, for some, I can make the inference that it's a family tradition, it's within heritage/culture to do so; etc.

As Jock mentioned earlier, the kilt is first and foremost the national dress of Scotland.

For some people (regardless of ethnic background) it is a uniform, such as in some military regiments or in pipe bands. For others it has developed into a symbol of pan-Celtic identity, especially in the New World. This is a more recent development but Irish nationalists began promoting it in Ireland around the turn of the 20th century.

The kilt is also a stylish and comfortable piece of clothing, which is why they come in many varieties from full Highland regalia to non-traditional looking garments such as a Utilikilt.

A better question might be: why not wear a kilt? Answer that, then proceed to wear it at every other opportunity you like!

That's a great question - why not wear a kilt. I don't know why one shouldn't wear one, because I first don't have one.

[Zardoz]

Why wear a kilt? Because none of these women would have ever said "nice pants" to me!








And heritage of course!

[McNulty]

I wear one to show my pride in my National Heritage (Irish/Scottish) and when worn to school to show cultural diversity. Plus it is a great garment for hiking and outdoor endeavors. And more importantly because I can and I like to wear the kilt.
Nulty

[Jock Scot]

I have been reading the replies with interest and apart from agreeing wholeheartedly that the ladies do like a man in the kilt,I can honestly say that if I were not a Scot I would not wear the kilt. An academic answer I know, but honest------I think.