Are UGs An Endangered Species?

**Downunder Kilt** · 24th July 13, 12:16 AM

I like both type of UGs

**BCAC** · 24th July 13, 04:51 AM

Well, I once went to eat (kilted) in a restaurant and the waitress, after complimenting me, said that she wears a skirt or a dress twice a year!

I think, at least here in France, this latest generation (the Xbox/Facebook generation) are killing off this mode of dress. I saw a tv program the other day where the young girls (14/15 years of age) were being badly thought of (as being "morally loose") and even outright insulted (usually by the Young lads around the same age) for wearing skirts or dresses.

**Kiltedjohn** · 24th July 13, 05:39 AM

Certainly, there are fewer UGs worn by women in England than in former times, but I wouldn't go so far as to say they are an endangered species over here. I'll make a careful survey next time I'm out and about (!), but there may be some differences according to age-group. I think older women are more likely to wear skirts than younger people around these parts.

**Tobus** · 24th July 13, 06:37 AM

Originally Posted by Green Dragon

You may not see many (or any) kilts but come to Austin for either SXSW or ACL music fests and the standard dress for many women is a sun dress and cowboy boots.

Oh yeah! I think it's one of those things that it's hard to pull off anywhere else in the world, but in Texas, a lot of women will wear dresses and cowboy boots, with some leg showing between them. The trend lately seems to be short skirts (i.e. above the knee) with cowboy boots. I approve of this look.

**kiltedrennie** · 24th July 13, 01:13 PM

I noticed this myself the other day when a coworker showed up in a knee length skirt. Looked really nice.

Our rather extensive and detailed five tiered corporate dress code makes no mention of skirts or dresses at all. Yep, I said five tiers: Basic, Guest Line-Up, Business Casual, Summer Business Casual, Dress Down.

**andycwb** · 24th July 13, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by kiltedrennie

Our rather extensive and detailed five tiered corporate dress code makes no mention of skirts or dresses at all. Yep, I said five tiers: Basic, Guest Line-Up, Business Casual, Summer Business Casual, Dress Down.

Our dress code makes pointless distinctions between "trainers" and "sports trainers", but basically comes down to "don't dress like a homeless person or rapper". I doubt I'll be challenging it with the kilt at work; not until the Christmas party.

Will be calling to check the delivery date of my kilt now that I'm back from my travels.

**kiltedrennie** · 24th July 13, 06:45 PM

I've worn my kilt on days where "professional jeans" are allowed or on "Dress Down" days, under the theory that a kilt is a step up from that. What are professional jeans? The consensus is they are jeans without holes, patches, ripped cuffs, etc. or equivalent to "Dockers" brand khaki pants.

It's actually better than my last employer. It was business casual with an occasional jean Friday. They would have sent me home if I showed up in a kilt.

**TheOfficialBren** · 24th July 13, 10:35 PM

Here in Southern California it does, indeed, seem to be a dying mode of dress (pardon the pun). If only they knew the relief from the heat that kilts (for men) and skirts (for ladies) can bring!

BTW, BCAC, that bit about young ladies being ridiculed for wearing skirts...utterly head-spinning! A century ago the same accusation was leveled at women who donned trousers!

**Truitt** · 25th July 13, 12:01 AM

The trend for young women in Alaska seems to be skirts and Extra Tuffs (rubber boots). I don't get it, but it doesn't look as bad as the baggy jeans I remember being popular in New Mexico. And a lot of young men seem to be wearing Extra Tuffs with suits or even with tuxedos.

I figure as long as such hideous fashion trends as these abound, well, then it is hard to find fault in a traditionally worn kilt.

**English Bloke** · 25th July 13, 04:56 AM

One reason for this supposed decline could be that jeans provide anonymity which is useful to those who don't want to stand out in a crowd. If you're not an extrovert, the last thing you want is an outfit that turns heads.

I cant say I've noticed it too much in my area. Mostly, all genders wear coats, scarves, bobblehats, rubber boots and the like and carry umbrellas. And that's in June... usually.

The weather has been a touch warmer than normal of late though, so perhaps I'm missing something. More research is required it would seem. I'm off to buy some mirror shades... Can't be too careful.