First outing in a kilt

**The TALL TN Scot** · 1st April 18, 05:20 PM

So this past Saturday (31 March 2018), my wife and I went to a local Irish themed tavern to celebrate me reaching 20 years in the Army (it was a surprise and many family showed up for it!) and she recommended that I wear my kilt.... alrighty then! We went shopping Friday night for casual items (shoes, socks, hat) and I think we did quite well.

While the socks are...well...socks and not hose, these compliment the outfit quite well in my opinion and the length is pretty good. The shoes, while not traditional, also compliment the entire get up, and the flat-cap is new as well. I received many compliments on the kilt as well as questions about the tartan itself, but my daughter was the biggest fan. Here are a few pictures of the adventure:

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We also decided to try to find a shirt to go along with the cream hose I got (I am still new and did not know how hard it is to match cream ones...) so that I could wear the kilt to church on Easter Sunday. My wife found a shirt that matched perfectly, I already had a tie that matches the kilt beautifully, and I even found a new flat-cap to finish up the ensemble. I know... a casual kilt/sporran/belt to wear at church... but I received so many compliments from many different folks (to include the pastor), just wait until I get my 5 yard traditional and dress it up for church! Here I am after church:

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Overall, I think that my first outing was a success and cannot believe how comfortable kilts are. Why on earth didn't I start doing this sooner?!? Not only that, but it was so much fun and quite the conversation starter. I feel confident in saying this: while I was slightly apprehensive at first, this weekend has made me fall in love with wearing a kilt and I look forward to doing it again soon, as well as buy more kilts!

**grizzbass** · 1st April 18, 05:47 PM

and it looks like it went well and was a fun time. You are right once you go kilted it is hard to go back.

**Baeau** · 1st April 18, 05:55 PM

Congratulations on the 20 years of Service. As one of many, my thanks / appreciation for what you've done for all. Also, for what you may have had to endure.

My brother retired from USAF Reserve last year, 38 years in total. And, as your "About Me", enjoyed most of it. F111 crew, to Crew Chief on a KC-10, then oversaw all the maintenance crews on base. At my first kilted outing, he was the first to support me. Air Force had kilted pipers at many events. To him, it was normal. The upcoming weekend will be my outing (hmmm, doesn't sound right) with the masses. And, I agree....."Why, didn't I do this sooner?"

**Jumpmonkey** · 1st April 18, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by The TALL TN Scot

I... cannot believe how comfortable kilts are.

It's been a couple of weeks since I wore pants for more than a few hours. Today, I donned them for all but the last hour. I was sitting in the car, fidgeting about with the pants legs, thinking how terribly uncomfortable the wretched things are... I much prefer the kilt, for 90% of occasions (at least as my life goes).

EDIT: Forgot to mention, looks great! Though, I might suggest a sporran belt. Easier to move your sporran should you need to move about without getting your potatoes mashed, so to speak. Also easier to drain the dragon.

**The TALL TN Scot** · 1st April 18, 07:30 PM

Originally Posted by Jumpmonkey

EDIT: Forgot to mention, looks great! Though, I might suggest a sporran belt. Easier to move your sporran should you need to move about without getting your potatoes mashed, so to speak. Also easier to drain the dragon.

I actually have a sporran chain coming with my next kilt. With the sporran hangers, I had no problems at all moving the sporran to the side for bladder purging...lol

And thank you for the compliment!

**Elden** · 2nd April 18, 04:36 AM

you did a great job on the outfit. It is to late for you now you are addicted to kilts.as long as your wife likes you in them you will be fine.I have been wearing a kilt since Sept. 2017 when I can so mostly on weekends can't wear it at work.I wear my to church all the time. I think people would ask wear is my kilt if I wore pants there.welcome to beening kilted.And I have 7 kilts now.

**GMan** · 2nd April 18, 05:16 AM

A mighty fine look my friend.

**The TALL TN Scot** · 2nd April 18, 05:39 AM

Originally Posted by Elden

you did a great job on the outfit. It is to late for you now you are addicted to kilts.as long as your wife likes you in them you will be fine.I have been wearing a kilt since Sept. 2017 when I can so mostly on weekends can't wear it at work.I wear my to church all the time. I think people would ask wear is my kilt if I wore pants there.welcome to beening kilted.And I have 7 kilts now.

Thank you, but I must give credit to my wife as she was a huge help in it all and she quickly started supporting me to buy my first kilt....then my second.... then wear it out this past weekend. She is my rock and I don't think I would have looked as good as I did without her! I actually already checked with my boss at work and he has blessed off on me wearing a kilt from time to time (score!) as long as our higher headquarters won't be in the area (I work as a civilian for the Army and he said that he does not feel like telling them to "**** off, a kilt doesn't prevent him from doing his job"... direct quote). I am very happy to be a part of this prestigious community! I have one now, one on order, and at least two more planned...