Why should I wear a kilt?

[Tartan Shortbread Jock]

It's the rules and it's smart.

[Woodsman]

Wearing a kilt is good for my mojo.
It's hard to put a finger on but the kilt makes me more aware of self, more creative, more alive. It allows me to take in more of life. Who's quote is it that, "Life is too short not to kilt"?

Definition of mojo from Urban Dictionary:
That quality, often elusive, that sets a person apart from everyone else. The word "magic" could, almost without exception, replace "mojo" in all of its contexts, sentences, and/or applications.

Mojo will make one seem and feel sexy, virile, appealing, invincible and in control etc.

[Howard Clark]

Freedom. Physical, spiritual, emotional. Plus they are very comfortable if they fit right.

Not suggested if you are trying to develop your invisibility skills (unless you are VERY accomplished already).

If you are worried about what others think, though, it is an uphill climb. It works best when you don't much care what others think of you, which requires a great deal of self-confidence.

Ironically enough, if you are short on self-confidence, and take up wearing the kilt, you will gain more confidence as you get used to the kilt and people get used to you wearing it.

I wear the kilt mostly just because I like it.

[tulloch]

Interesting question right from the start. I knew my tartan from the start because of my family - vests, jackets, skirts - and when I saw a kilt for the first time I had a strong desire to wear one. Some decades later I learned that I could acquire one - where and how much to spend. I would not wear a suit but for the social necessity of my line of work. I do like to look smart however and it suits me to have and wear my kilt.

Though I am confined to the modern world of offices and courts here in Massachusetts I am happiest when I am out walking in the woods and fields. The kilt is sincerely, truly the most comfortable garment going - in all seasons. I recently read a book that talked about the proscription of wearing kilts and tartans in the end of the 18th century and one contemporary observer stated that it was a pity because the Scots had, in the kilt, the most useful garment for walking, climbing - even fording rivers.

As I have previously stated here I feel taller, better looking, healthier and more whole when I am wearing the kilt - more so in the mountains.

I can only say try it; you'll like it. Never look back. Though it is expensive to get a good one at the outset it will save you a lot on pants that you grow tired of.

[BatlRatl]

Many reasons.
Part of almost everyone's heritage.
Warriors love 'em.
Women can't resist 'em.
A true sign of freedom.

by the way.....

[wildrover]

It's (almost) never the kilt. It's the man wearing the kilt, in (almost) every instance.

Mojo will make one seem and feel sexy, virile, appealing, invincible and in control etc.

So...tequila is liquid mojo?

[gflingle]

Why do I wear a kilt? To be different. Also, it's comfortable and easy to put on and take off.

While, I'm not Scot-Irish, my wife is (of the Carolina McRoys). Interestingly, none of her family has ever worn a kilt. I even offered to make a navy-camo print kilt for her brother who's in the navy but never got a response from him.

I actually got three kilts out the the fabric that I bought for my first kilt. Made two for me (different features/improvements in the second version) and one for my son. He didn't want his, so I gave it to my wife's niece. She's not one to worry about what people of what she wears.

I've worn my kilt out shopping with my wife and for a party that we hosted for friends. It was definitely a topic of conversation; people asked what it was (apparently most people think kilts HAVE to be plaid) and if I was Scottish. I did get the "question" from one older woman who my wife feared was about to lift and check. My answer is, "What's under my kilt varies."

[Jaggy thistle]

Why do I wear a kilt? 1 comfort 2 my family have been in Scotland since before 1750 3 my wife will not come out with me if I wear anything else 4 Comfort 5 nice girls come and speak with an old man when I am wearing a kilt

[txboyalone]

I have a similar problem, 60 year old male I have decided I want to wear a kilt. My wife and grown children act like dad has lost it.
First Questions ? Were would you wear it? "Church" (not with me) "Parties" ( I don't think so!) "Out walking" (HaHa!) I need some good replies for this group of nae sayers on kilts.
I have tried the old favorite "Because I want one." with not much success. I have the heritage and linage to wear one but that doesn't cut much slack either. Suggestions PLEASE

[Everett]

You will wear it because you have lost it and are proud of it.
Wear your kilt on some hikes or something. I also se no problem with you wearing it to parties.