No Pockets - What do I do with my hands?

[Dale Seago]

Actually, for the OP's purposes, I like Steve Ashton's response. Since he makes kilts with pockets, it's an elegant solution.

[McMurdo]

Here is one idea for you

[Nick the DSM]

Get bagpipes.

[Jordan]

Here is one idea for you

What happend to the rest of your glass?

[CopperNGold]

My parents always told me to watch people's hands. If they are fidgeting or have their hands in their pockets, it means they are self-conscious, hiding something or lack self esteem. Hands behind back, at ease or holding something, is a sign of strength.

[PEEDYC]

One hand holds the drink the other hooked in your belt. Simples! In our Royal Marines dress uniform you sewed all the pockets up so you could not put anything in so that it did not spoil the fall of the jacket and or trousers. On parade we wore white gloves so hands in pockets was never an option.

[Spartan Tartan]

Right hand: Scotch
Left hand: Cigar

alternatively

Right hand: Cigar
Left hand: Scotch

Upon further reflection, and to better actually ANSWER the OP's question, I have to agree with SlackerDrummer. Perhaps tonight I will try out both variations to determine which is more comfortable

[Chas]

I think that the OP has a valid point. This is not a new phenomena. Look at the Vintage Kilted pictures. How many men are standing hand on sword hilt, or holding hunting rifle or fowling piece, or holding a walking stick or a chromach and the other hand keeping their day plaid from falling off their shoulder?

It is almost as if we are pre-destined for our hands to be 'doing' something.

Regards

Chas

[Tobus]

My parents always told me to watch people's hands. If they are fidgeting or have their hands in their pockets, it means they are self-conscious, hiding something or lack self esteem. Hands behind back, at ease or holding something, is a sign of strength.

No offense to your parents, but that is quite possibly one of the stupidest things I've ever heard. Making judgments about someone's character by what they are doing with their hands? Really? And they thought this tidbit of wisdom was worth passing on to others?

There could be a million reasons someone puts their hands in their pockets or fidgets. Shoulder or elbow pain could make it uncomfortable to let one's arms hang straight or clasp them behind the back. Or their hands may just be cold. Heck, someone may have just had too much coffee and feels fidgety, or they're stressed out from work and being fidgety helps them compensate. Trying to judge someone's morals or self-esteem like that is not only inaccurate, it's just plain wrong.

Sorry for the rant, but it really irks me that some people feel the need to walk around judging others in the first place, but especially over nonsensical, meaningless stuff like this. I think a person has more self-esteem if they do what they want with their hands than someone who is always trying to pose properly to make sure others think he has strength.

[biblemonkey]

I usually clasp them behind my back. Just be aware of your posture when you do this as I sometimes tend to lean forward a little without realizing it.