Controversial choice

**Jock Scot** · 3rd March 17, 10:43 AM

I don't think that anyone would disagree with you there, McMurdo!

I have no idea what the situation regarding tattoos is in North America, but my impression, gained from this website mostly, is that people are generally rather less enthusiastic about the public sight of tattoos here in the UK, than across the pond. We have several(7) of the younger generation---- UK university students---- staying for tea at the moment and I have just asked them about tattoos and all without exception were less than enthusiastic about them. Take from that what you will.

**Terry Searl** · 3rd March 17, 12:07 PM

Originally Posted by The Q

I think there is a difference between frowned upon and taboo. If you were to go to a job interview with tattoos showing and you were of equal stature to someone without tattos. The person without tattoos would be likely to get the job.

In the past some establishments would not allow visible tattooed people in, but now they would. They may not like it and may frown upon it, but wouldn't say so.

Being Ex RAF visible tattoos were not permitted in the RAF, although the Army and Navy have their own rules, I don't recall an officer of any of the forces ever having them showing in recent times.

Whilst I think it's up to you if you wish to paint your body permanently, I think it's a pointless waste of money for something you can't easily change your mind about later...

When I was a young fellow I lived in an orphanage and at 15 the gang I ran with all had the same tatoo. You had to put it on yourself using India ink, a needle wrapped with thread and a bottle of Mercurochrome as the disinfectant. Most of the lads put them on their hand between thumb and forefinger.....I put mine on my forearm....so I could roll my sleeve down to cover it........60 years later I still look at that tatoo and remember how much it hurt putting it there.........and being glad I can cover it up. I think tatoos are meant to symbolise who you are and what tribe in society you want to be affiliated with.......I think it was and is wise to be able to cover your tatoo......you just never know how a person you meet may take it and put you in a tribe you no longer want to be affiliated with.......just my opinion though

**neo71665** · 3rd March 17, 01:10 PM

I have the same shirt (and a few more) that I regularly wear while kilted. I tend to wear them with my black kilt.

As for the tats, you know the area you live and how people take them. I'm inked and have modified piercings. I let my reputation talk for itself. I've had people flat out tell me they hired me by word of mouth but when they seen me have their doubts but I removed them with the way I carry myself and how I do my job. Matter of fact I became that "rock star looking electrician" and people were requesting me before I went out on disability. My boss used to get a good laugh out of it.

**Guthrumironhead** · 5th March 17, 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by DrWilson

So I have this White short sleeved DR Who Shirt . . . huge fan of Dr. Who."

I want to wear it with my kilt.

Is that in poor taste?

I have been a Dr. Who fan since the 70s. I have worn a Dr. Who tshirt(in TARDIS blue)while kilted. I also have tattoos. Obviously I see nothing wrong with either.

**Guthrumironhead** · 5th March 17, 01:59 PM

Cameron Piper.JPGRe. ink, this guy...

**AFS1970** · 7th March 17, 08:00 PM

T-Shirts (Whovian or otherwise) with kilts seem to be growing on me, although I would only wear the combination in the same setting that I would wear a T-shirt with trousers.

As for tattoos, I think that society is changing but not always towards the more permissible. At my part time job, which is a uniformed job, had no rule on tattoos but did have a ban on earrings. After a merger a new policy book came out and now tattoos must be covered, but earrings up to the size of a dime are now allowed. Oddly enough the tattoo rule even applies to non uniformed employees so my boss who has tattoos on both forearms now wears a long sleeved shirt year round.

**Lady Grey** · 7th March 17, 09:35 PM

T shirt -fine
Tatts -fine
Socks pulled up -Not fine
That casual look needs slouchy socks and chunky boots. Not socks pulled up to the knee
I'd also like to see a chunky leather belt with an interesting buckle to complete the casual T shirted look.
(not a fan of the company logo showing at the top of the apron)

I'm not a Doctor Who fan so I don't know if you're committing some crime against Whoverine fashion? (I'm sure there are some fan fashion rules)

Tatts: I have a few and I guess it's an aesthetic thing and personal preference.
I haven't seen him on here for a while but Sailortatts looks stunning whether dressed formally or casually!

**Geoff Withnell** · 8th March 17, 05:18 AM

It is indeed a matter of taste. Even when wearing a tactical kilt very casually, I dislike scrunched down socks, both in appearance and feel. Although most casual and non-traditional kilt wearers scrunch their socks, wear your socks as you prefer - there is no rule.

**Jack Daw** · 8th March 17, 05:37 AM

I find the negative attitude toward tattoos interesting. I wouldn't dare ever get even one - permanent or temporary, because it's just not me and my wife has none. I also have an opinion on why some people choose to get them. BUT, I also have lived in a society where freedom of expression gets BETTER and better every year. I like to see people with tattoos, nose rings, pierced ears, half-shaved heads, completely shaved heads, whatever.

Just don't wear white hose with your kilt, I beg you.

**Father Bill** · 8th March 17, 06:24 AM

Yeah.

The "white hose" thing has gotten pretty hot here lately. I hate the look. Period. Full stop. I recognize the role that the hire companies and tat shops have played in popularizing this egregious thing. I don't own a pair. I also don't own a pair of cream hose.

Having said that, folks are indeed free to dress as they will. My only question is "Why would they??????"

The kilt is a traditional garment. Wearing it traditionally makes sense to me and I'm edging my way ever closer to propriety in that regard while watching over my shoulder to be sure that I don't get so far ahead of my platoon that my shadow going over the hill doesn't start to look like the enemy coming towards them over the same hill. I really don't like being shot down in flames by friendly fire from those who don't know what I'm doing.