How often and where

[tekdiver500ft]

So, how long (if at all) did it take (for those of you kilting it often) before your town got used to it, and quit making snide comments?

[David Thorpe]

I've never heard a snide comment, aside from joking from people I know. I have heard some funny ones though.

While pumping gas on St. Patrick's Day, man walking by, to his wife, "Now there's a real Irishman."

[LandRover]

I don't hear too many comments, good or bad. I do hear more good than bad though. Typically, women will remark favourably, with one glaring exception; the young woman at work. I don't pay her any mind though, I just chalk the attitude off to inexperience with worldly things. Early-twenty's are like that I've learned ...

[KiltRevival]

Work is about the only place I don’t wear a kilt. I wear a USAkilt casual at home everyday which is second to none for comfort. When I am out I wear a Semi Traditional most of the time. I am in the process of building my armoury of kilts so the more I have the more I can wear them. I will be getting another casual for hiking, until now I have been using a sports kilt. In all honesty, I dread having to wear short or pants. There is very little use for bifurcated garments in my life.

[kiltedwolfman]

I wear the kilt everyday and honestly do not own a swingle pair of trousers aside from a pair of martial arts hakama ( my wesuits and drysuits don't count ). Once in a while I get a snide comment but after a quick peek at the source I quickly dismiss it. The source generally seems to be a mid 20 something or younger pants hanging around his **** dough head so I never put much stock in it, not that I put any stock in any negative comment I get anyway.

[Dave J]

Since becoming bitten by the Kilt bug I have starting wearing my MacGregor Kilt at lest once a week to work since last Tartan Day.

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[CDNSushi]

Kilts are in my regular rotation of clothes... So I wear them when the feeling to do so strikes me. I have a very broad range of clothes in my closet though and for me, kilts are not necessarily any more revered or mystified than my favorite pair of jeans. That said, I haven't worn trousers to a single semi-formal or formal event for the past three years now, so I do tend to associate kilt wear somewhat more with dress-up occasions.

I also wear kilts uniquely when I travel and take trips. I find that a single kilt is far more multifunctional that several pairs of trousers, as I can dress up or down, as the occasion may dictate, without needing to pack a larger bag. In addition, it's more comfortable being kilted on a plane (for me). That and it gives the flight attendants a thrill!

[sin2001]

For me I would say a few times through out the week. I wear the Utility Kilt around the house and for just going around in love having pockets. For the fancier things I toss on The trust Tartan and sporran.

[linedrive]

I usually wear a kilt a couple of times a week. Most Sundays to church, and usually when the wife and I go out for dinner or to our local brewery.

As far as locals getting used to it, I live in a very diverse community, and I have never heard an untoward word. That being said, I will get the occasional double look. BUT one time, my wife and I were in a speciality shop in Durham. We are both in different parts of the store. I see a flash, and as I turn around I see a woman turning with her iPhone (yep, she just took a photo of me). At first I was pleased, but then I thought about it and it kinda torqued me the wrong way. I wish she would have just asked me, I would have obliged. That's pretty much my only "weird" experience.

... Linedrive

[gordontaos]

There are 6000 people in my town and 29000 in the county. Many places that I go to kilted are familiar with me, but there are still enough folks who have never seen me that it is a surprise to them.
A few weeks ago as I was walking into a coffee shop a stern looking 80 year old lady stared at me and exclaimed, "Are you wearing underwear"? I gave her my stock answer which is, "Are you"?
She looked shocked for a second and then smiled and sweetly answered, "No". By the way, I never answer "the question", I just keep on asking them questions. Its very fun to turn the situation around.
Even though this town has a majority of its inhabitants of Spanish and Native ancestry, I have never had a snide comment here, or anywhere else for that matter. I do however receive LOTS of positive feedback, and I have gone about kilted well over a hundred times in the past three years..
My wife says that everyone sees the Cold Steel Scottish Spike stuck in my hosetop and is warned off. I doubt that. I think that it is just the confidence in yourself that you project when you are wearing a kilt.