No rules

[Charlie]

There are any number of threads seeking advice about kilt wearing. Almost without exception the advice is good being based on experience. I hope those asking can feel reassured with the answers.

Going on from that there is a point I would like to stress. That is it is YOUR kilt and you should feel free to wear it in any that you like. There is no dress code nor dress police to censure you.

[Chas]

Hi Charlie,

I agree with half of what you say. There are no kilt police and we have had a discussion about that in the not so distant past.

There is on the other hand a dress code. Certain levels of kilted dress will equate to certain levels of trousered dress. The levels equate to the activity performed. Some might think that a PC and three button waistcoat and a flyplaid was just the thing for a ramble through the woods. Many here would disagree. Likewise, turning up at Cheltenham on Gold Cup Day and trying to get into the Royal enclosure in a Utilikilt and boots with scrunched down hose will be very amusing for the onlookers.

Some say the 80's were an exiting time and Punk Rock was going to change the world. Well, even punk rockers grow old and how many are running around today with safety pins through their nostrils?

Regards

Chas

[Bugbear]

Don't know about the old punk rockers, Chas, but there are plenty of longhair rocker geezers running around, and I think Dee Snider has a nail in his nose... or is it a bone...

Just saying.

[gary meakin]

There are any number of threads seeking advice about kilt wearing. Almost without exception the advice is good being based on experience. I hope those asking can feel reassured with the answers.

Going on from that there is a point I would like to stress. That is it is YOUR kilt and you should feel free to wear it in any that you like. There is no dress code nor dress police to censure you.

I don't understand your point Charlie.
When someone is asking advice then they obviously don't want or need to be told they can do whatever they want.
When someone is posting pictures of themselves kilted at any number of events, I've yet to see them berated for how they were dressed.
The members of this forum are nothing but acccepting of pretty much anything that's posted on here. It's only when opinions are asked for that they are shared and differences are argued about. I've yet to see someone post a picture of them at an event and then have replies of "how dare you dress that way".
So I would think that if what you want is unconditional acceptance, then just post pictures and say "here I am" and you will get nothin but replies of "looking good" and "looks like a great time." If you ask an opinin then you will have no lack of replies. Which is how it should be.

[Charlie]

I don't understand your point Charlie.
When someone is asking advice then they obviously don't want or need to be told they can do whatever they want.
If you ask an opinin then you will have no lack of replies. Which is how it should be.

I disagree - Advice is readily given here and should be sought when someone is uncertain. Sometimes advice is not necessary as we can do as we feel and it DOES NOT matter what others think.

[Java]

I understand what you're saying, Charlie, and in principle I agree with it. But haven't we all seen people out in public wearing their kilt with the apron in the back, and the pleats in the front? I must confess that at such times, I don't think to myself "My, how bold to make such a statement!" What I think is "He really should have consulted someone before leaving the house in that." For that same reason, rather than risk making a similar unintended fashion statement, many people come here to ask what the convetional kilt wearing practises are. Even if one does want to break with tradition, one needs to first discover what the traditions are!

[gary meakin]

I disagree - Advice is readily given here and should be sought when someone is uncertain. Sometimes advice is not necessary as we can do as we feel and it DOES NOT matter what others think.

I don't think we're disagreeing Charlie.
Except it appears you think there is alot of unsolisited advice here.
I don't.

[Charlie]

My comments are not a criticism of folks asking for giving advice. Thats none of my business and did not mean to criticise anyone for that. Java's point about a kilt being worn pleats to the front shows advice is needed but just possibly that wearer meant to dress like that!!!

[davidg]

shows advice is needed

While there are undoubtedly people needing advice that really isn't the be all and end all to a forum like this, which is described as "a community of kilt wearers"

There is, within this community, a love of the kilt and a camaraderie that wants to discuss different ways of wearing it. So, if I ask questions they are just as likely to be because I sometimes want other opinions; And wanting an opinion is clearly different to needing advice but it is all part and parcel of community spirit, talking with each other, and sharing ideas which we can either accept and adopt or dislike and not do. The choice is always ours, but it is a choice