Girl question

[Thorina]

Are girls "allowed" to wear a full on kilt?

I generally don mostly men's clothing normally. Work pants, carhartts, etc.
Several years ago, my self appointed work "uniform" was denum skort in the summer. It was still kinda hot in the neither regions, and not long enough, IMO, for a mature woman to be wearing. Wore them anyway, because it was HOT to wear dickies all summer. I look like a Midget gangsta in dickies work shorts.

Due to a fairly severe achilles injury, I began wearing a leg brace full time. Think half a Forest Gump brace, attached to a black work boot. *sexy*
Unless I am in long pants, it's not something I can hide, like at all. Also severely limits actually "dressing up" all girly, etc.

I recently bought a knock off utilikilt, just to see if I'd like it. I just couldn't see spending $300 just to see if I'd like it. I got "dickies blue" typical uniform pants color. I LOVE it, though there's some things I'd change about it, were I to have made it myself or paid top $$ to buy it.

I have an event to attend next weekend at a country club....motorcycle club 60th reunion. People will be dressed anywhere from clean jeans and their favorite race t shirt all the way to the 9s. aka, there is no real "dress code".
I decided that I wanted an Irish tartan kilt to wear, so I ordered one. Again, not a top $$ kilt, at all, though 16oz. and advertised as a full 8 year, traditional kilt (not a utilikilt variety)

So, basically....as a female.....am I "allowed"? Or is it considered in poor taste, etc? I'm not really a long, traditional tartan skirt kinda girl unless I was to be so dressed up as to be wearing heels. Right now, I can't wear heels at all, not even girly flats.
If I am "allowed", what accessories are acceptable or completly NOT acceptable for me to wear with it?


Throw me out some dos and don'ts.


peace,
janette

[Chas]

Hi janett,

I haven't got time at the moment to give you a full answer, but I can say this - there are no Kilt Police.

If you want to wear a kilt - do so. Most civilian pipe bands have boys and girls and men and women as players. There should be no problem.

Regards

Chas

[Thorina]

Hi janett,

I haven't got time at the moment to give you a full answer, but I can say this - there are no Kilt Police.

If you want to wear a kilt - do so. Most civilian pipe bands have boys and girls and men and women as players. There should be no problem.

Regards

Chas

The search feature on this board leaves a bit to be desired. But, while waiting for my post to be moderated yesterday, I read and read and read a whole bunch. I think I came across this site a few years ago, but never joined.

Now, in all of that.....anyone know a place where I can go try on jackets in the SanFrancisco Bay area that I won't have to take out a mortage on?

I'd also like a Shamrock kilt pin. But, I have to have all of this pulled together by Friday morning. Yeah, nothing like giving yourself *plenty* of time to do something.

Also, anyone have a pattern for a basic sporran? Not traditional for me to wear one, but without pockets, I need a place to put my phone, room key, smokes, and cab fair. They seem quite handy for that very reason. Imagine that a long, long time ago....guys knew we'd have to carry a cell phone. Ingenious!

[sydnie7]

Some folks have used the sporran patterns here -- search "troop 7" and you might locate reviews. One fellow said be careful matching up the holes front/rear but otherwise worked OK. Maybe not the style you're looking for but a start?

"Kilt pin" is anything you put in that place on the kilt. Use a ladies' brooch, or find something you like and glue a pin onto the back (check Michael's, other craft/hobby stores for glue and "findings," which is what the pin and other jewelry-making stuff is called).

Another thread on ladies' size kilt jacket mentioned using a Spencer style jacket. You can get them from restaurant supply store.

Good luck!

[shannon]

welcome
I just recently joined xmts so I'm a newbie in all aspects but to answer a few concerns.
There are actual sporran purses available:
Check out thorfinn custom sporrans or other venders
If you're looking for a kilt with pockets:
Check out Freedom Kilts
Almost everyone that I noticed carries Shamrock kilt pins; try EBAY
Hope my .02¢ will actually get you start down a path...

[Thorina]

Some folks have used the sporran patterns here -- search "troop 7" and you might locate reviews. One fellow said be careful matching up the holes front/rear but otherwise worked OK. Maybe not the style you're looking for but a start?

"Kilt pin" is anything you put in that place on the kilt. Use a ladies' brooch, or find something you like and glue a pin onto the back (check Michael's, other craft/hobby stores for glue and "findings," which is what the pin and other jewelry-making stuff is called).

Another thread on ladies' size kilt jacket mentioned using a Spencer style jacket. You can get them from restaurant supply store.
Good luck!

Fabulous idea! Thank you!

Glue will not stand up to the amount of merriment that will surely be had that evening.
I saw one on the internet that I like...looked welded. Yep, that's about my speed. But, shipping wasn't going to get here on time. Still might order it anyway, as I liked it.

Guess I'll add a little more detail. This is a 60th Reunion for the Sunland Shamrocks Motorcycle Club. I am not Irish, I just drink like one on tv. My paternal grandmother is of the Hamilton Clan, though I never grew up with that side of the family at all. I have looked at Hamilton tartans throughout the years, but don't really care for them.
Anyway, the other day while going over my wardrobe choices for Saturday night, I decided an Irish tartan kilt was as good as anything. Hopefully it gets here in time. Then started looking around to make sure I wasn't going to piss anyone off but going at least partcially dressed "traditionally" to the 9s.
I am an accomplished mainstream seamstress and as well quite accomplished in the theatrical realm. It's not like I can't make anything I am looking for....it's the time, motivation, etc that usually keeps me from doing so.

I recently started getting into vintage motorcycle trials. Known commonly as Scottish Trials. If any of you fellas have any links to actual Scottish Trials events where kilted is the norm or present at all, PLEASE post them!
I joked about being a Scottish Trials purist....and going out kilt clad....regimental of course. The better half didn't see it nearly as humorously as I did.

Another question, if you know you're going to be out and about doing vigorous activitites....do you still go regimental? Partially regimental(willy sock)? What do ya do? What do you do on windy days?

[MacMillans son]

Now, in all of that.....anyone know a place where I can go try on jackets in the SanFrancisco Bay area that I won't have to take out a mortage on?

I need a place to put my phone, room key, smokes, and cab fair. They seem quite handy for that very reason.

Wm Glen and Sons in San Francisco carries basic Highland attire.

[thecompaqguy]

Hi janett,

I haven't got time at the moment to give you a full answer, but I can say this - there are no Kilt Police.

That's what I thought @ first....


:mrgreen:

[Thorina]

No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!

Update:

Wore the Irish tartan yesterday to do a bunch of heavy, dirty work at the new warehouse. First part of moving and inventorying tanks and on the floor, literally hands and knees, marking out where all of the racks are to go.
It's too big, and hangs more like at my hips. Makes for a long kilt, to be sure, but the length helps when squatting, etc, etc, etc.
If I really suck in my gut, I'm pretty sure the waist will end up 'round my ankles. It's ok, though....like a comfy pair of "sweats" kilt.

The cool thing, I didn't spend all day adjusting. Doing the lift and squat etc, in pants, there is a lot of adjusting from one position to another so you don't split yerself in half and such. Add the bionic leg that tends to get hung up on the inside of pants legs.
I really enjoyed being able to work without all the extra hassle. It was a warm day, made even warmer by work....into a chilly evening. From one to the other, I was comfortable and able to work without worrying about flashing our new industrial neighbors.

The nice thing, at the end of the day, I gave it a good couple robust shakes....out came most of the dust and dirt.....just like a pair of work pants.
It passed the test. It's not a skirt, that's for sure.

Gets an A++ for blue collar applications.

[serenitylala]

That's what I thought @ first....


:mrgreen:

Too funny!!