I got my first kilt while studying in Scotland. I later returned to the states and was inducted into a social society at my university known as the "Highlanders." Basically, it was a drinking club. Needless to say, all members wore kilts, so I stood out as having the real deal. I also continued playing rugby during college, graduate school, and beyond, in the US as well as England. The kilt would make appearances at the post-match parties quite regularly. After a few years away from kilt wearing I rediscovered it as the result of a homecoming theme last fall at the school where I currently work. Needless to say, I've been hooked every since and many new kilts (probably too many) have been added to the collection!