'Ultra' Casual Kilt Wear

[The Kiltman]

Where did you find those wonderful socks. I dance with the RSCDS and I replace socks frequently. Source please would be great.

[CMcG]

...Ive seen lots of posts that refer to 'casual' wear, but for me many still seem fairly dressed up. .... I don't see too many posts or discussions about wearing kilts as if they were jeans. ...I was hoping there would be other like-minded individuals who would be interested in sharing their preferences for the casual kilt-as-jeans and a t-shirt look. See pictures for better examples...

A lot of Xmarkers these days seem to favour a more traditional approach, which tends to be on the smart side, even when casual. You'll likely see more of of the 'informal' or 'street wear' kind of discussion on the Contemporary Kilts sub-forum.

If I'm casually going down to the pub in my kilt, I'd probably still wear a button up shirt. Like so:







Going to hear a Celtic rock band requires a different approach:




As far as really informal, jeans and tshirt equivalent, I don't think I've ever done that with a traditional kilt I've got an original khaki Utilikilt, which I'm actually wearing right now with a plain black tee shirt and black sport socks because I'm working from home. It is sort of like unbifurcated cargo pants... I haven't found many social occasions where I would wear it, but it might be good for camping, festivals, or some concerts

My Utilikilt was purchased for me (second hand) by a friend and the only time I've ever worn it outside the house was when I went to that friend's place for dinner. Here's a pic from that night:

[Dale Seago]

Where did you find those wonderful socks. I dance with the RSCDS and I replace socks frequently. Source please would be great.

If it's me you're asking, all the hose I wear these days are from House of Cheviot, via Matt Newsome at New House Highland:

http://www.newhousehighland.com/

You'll find a huge range of stuff to choose from there.

Also, I see from your post count you're a newbie here. Welcome!!

[The Kiltman]

I do not understand why you would not wear it as a daily garment for comfort and modern style. I wear my Utilikilts every day for gardening, shopping, movies, hiking, eating out, etc.

It is a very comfortable garment for daily wear. It can be dressed down . . . hunting, fishing, sports, pulling weeds, painting, or dressed up for dancing, church, funerals, weddings, anniversaries,
birthdays, parades, etc.

A Utilikilt is easy to wear sitting in a chair, walking the beach or cliffs in a storm, etc.

Explore the possibilities and enjoy the FREEDOM.

[adempsey10]

A lot of Xmarkers these days seem to favour a more traditional approach, which tends to be on the smart side, even when casual. You'll likely see more of of the 'informal' or 'street wear' kind of discussion on the Contemporary Kilts sub-forum.

That the sense I get from a lot of folk here. Every picture I've seen the style looks great on the person wearing it. Clearly everyone has a good sense of what looks best on themselves. I like your choice of vest with kilt and button-up. I've done that a few times. Honestly though, I like your last pic the best. But that's what my taste is. I like the 'alternative' or 'punk-esque' look of black boots and a cool graphic-t.

[CMcG]

I do not understand why you would not wear it as a daily garment for comfort and modern style. I wear my Utilikilts every day for gardening, shopping, movies, hiking, eating out, etc.

It is a very comfortable garment for daily wear. It can be dressed down . . . hunting, fishing, sports, pulling weeds, painting, or dressed up for dancing, church, funerals, weddings, anniversaries,
birthdays, parades, etc.

A Utilikilt is easy to wear sitting in a chair, walking the beach or cliffs in a storm, etc.

Explore the possibilities and enjoy the FREEDOM.

I assume this comment was directed at me? It would be helpful if you addressed your comments when they are directed at someone, or else use the "reply with quote" functions

Don't get me wrong, I wear my Utilikilt quite a bit at home. It doesn't really fit, however, with most of the social circles I run in or the events I attend. I probably would have worn it out more when I was a regular attendee at punk shows and raves

If other people want to wear their Utilikilt (or other MUG) everyday and it works for them, in their social situation, then great! Give'r! It is indeed a very comfortable garment, albeit a somewhat unusual one. For me, these days, I'm more concerned with social mores than I used to be, so I wouldn't wear something so different from my local norms without some sort of special context. At home or camping is a different story because there's no one around to judge me

Maybe you should post some pics because it sounds like you have several of them and have found ways of dressing them up or down for different events?

[Alan H]

I've enjoyed many a kilted day going just aout as cusual as Ron is in his pics above. The kicker is that the kilt is after all is said and done just clothes. Now there are many folks who would argue otherwise and they are most welcome to thier personal oppinion. We should remember however that how we class the kilt as clothing is based on personal beliefs and arguing over the correctness of personal beliefs is better done elsewhere. If we take all "belief" and emotion out of the picture, lose the semantics and at the very least agree that kilts are clothes we can open up a very wide range of possibilities for thier presentation. My kilts hold a cultural tie but I also enjoy that I am not so constrained by that tie as to limit myself in how I wear them. Bottom line from my viewpoint is that it's your kilt and if you like how you look then run with it.

Before I armour up here are a few pics just to show I'm not talking out of my tuther end,
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And I guess one to show that I can look a little less casual too
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Nice. Very nice.

[Alan H]

Me. At work. Stanford University med Center IT.



Me. At work again.



and again....at work.



and again, at work... Yes, I like white socks. I LIKE them, and I own several pairs and I choose to wear them despite the fact that some people on X Marks find them abhorrent.



NOT at work....dayhiking, after three days in on the trail, in the Mono Basin, southern Sierra Nevada. We're at about 12,000 feet elevation, here. Very sweaty. I trust that is "casual" enough for ya!



BTW, I'm 56 years old and my beard is now completely white.

BTW, this is ALSO me.



For those who feel that my look is excessively slovenly, well, you are entitled to your opinion, and your choice of words. I am also entitled to my opinion about A.) what clothes I strap on, in the morning and B.) what I think about YOUR opinion.

[Alan H]

OH, and so is this - me..I mean.



However, in that picture, I'm attending a very important Scottish Cultural Event, wearing a tartan kilt and WHITE SOCKS. I'm also stinky, covered in dried sweat
and generally having a great time. I might also be, in some peoples estimation, "slovenly". Horrors.

[adempsey10]

I'd like to thank everyone for their replies and suggestions. I discovered that the drop on my PV kilts are far too long for me. I have a 21.5" drop and PV HoS kilts come standard with a 24" drop. This is probably why I look so ridiculous with a tucked in shirt whenever I wear my kilt. In order to get the kilt to sit just below my knee (which is apparently still too long) I've got to make the kilt sit about two inches above my navel. I'm looking into having them hemmed today.

It's certainly a process finding a good mix of smart and casual without looking like a weirdo-in-a-kilt.


For your amusement, I present you with this. Not unlike what I look like with a tucked in shirt with my kilts as they are now.