Are UGs An Endangered Species?

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Did my own informal survey this morning.
Part 1: observation - no more than one in ten females wearing UGs.
Part 2: question "How often do you wear a dress/skirt" - The responses ranged from once every two weeks to once a year or so.
Part 3: question "When to wear a dress/skirt" - Formal occasions or special events (weddings, etc).

One lady, when asked, said she couldn't remember the last time she wore a skirt -- but was wearing one at the time - lol.

[TheOfficialBren]

I prefer the look of a woman n a skirt or a dress when weather permits it. One word...curves.

[BCAC]

I prefer the look of a woman n a skirt or a dress when weather permits it. One word...curves.

I have to admit, Bren, that I prefer the look of a woman in a skirt or a dress, but if you want to see curves tight, close to the body trousers on a woman let you see more of them. Believe me, I've done extensive research on the subject.

[TheOfficialBren]

I have to admit, Bren, that I prefer the look of a woman in a skirt or a dress, but if you want to see curves tight, close to the body trousers on a woman let you see more of them. Believe me, I've done extensive research on the subject.

Aye, that they do.

[O'Searcaigh]

Okay, having done the "field work" in the original post, I have done a bit of snooping in on-line chats of women re: wearing skirts/dresses vs. pants. Many, as some of you have already pointed out, only have a dress or two and only wear them on "special" occasions (not unlike some of us kilt wearers). Many cited the convenience, availability and lower cost of pants/shorts over dresses skirts. Quite a few said they wore pants when they really didn't care much about how they would look but wore a dress or skirt when they did care. A few mentioned "modesty" (avoiding "flashing") but hey, don't they make underwear for women too? You don't HAVE to go commando! ' Seems I remember slips, petty coats, pettipants -- but then I'm from the first half of the last century Finally, several actually mentioned "chaffing" as an issue -- any of you have "chaffing" problems wearing a kilt? Those who mentioned chaffing got several replies from other women who suggested wearing pettipants or boxer type shorts (do they make those for women?). I suspect a lot of it has to do with the clothing makers/market. It is a lot easier, I would think, to mass produce and mass market pants than dresses/skirts. The consensus of on-line ladies' comments however seemed to have a lot to do with wearing a dress or skirt when they actually cared what they looked like and pants when they didn't so much. I'm sure there are exceptions but...????

[Gryphon57]

Finally, several actually mentioned "chaffing" as an issue -- any of you have "chaffing" problems wearing a kilt?

I have had the ocassional issue with chafing. Usually when I haven't worn a kilt in a while and when its hot. Gold Bond Friction Defense can be a good friend. Haven't had an issue since.

[Father Bill]

Most ladies' dresses aren't quite as rough as our kilt twill, so the question may be academic.

[adempsey10]

Okay, having done the "field work" in the original post, I have done a bit of snooping in on-line chats of women re: wearing skirts/dresses vs. pants. Many, as some of you have already pointed out, only have a dress or two and only wear them on "special" occasions (not unlike some of us kilt wearers). Many cited the convenience, availability and lower cost of pants/shorts over dresses skirts. Quite a few said they wore pants when they really didn't care much about how they would look but wore a dress or skirt when they did care. A few mentioned "modesty" (avoiding "flashing") but hey, don't they make underwear for women too? You don't HAVE to go commando! ' Seems I remember slips, petty coats, pettipants -- but then I'm from the first half of the last century Finally, several actually mentioned "chaffing" as an issue -- any of you have "chaffing" problems wearing a kilt? Those who mentioned chaffing got several replies from other women who suggested wearing pettipants or boxer type shorts (do they make those for women?). I suspect a lot of it has to do with the clothing makers/market. It is a lot easier, I would think, to mass produce and mass market pants than dresses/skirts. The consensus of on-line ladies' comments however seemed to have a lot to do with wearing a dress or skirt when they actually cared what they looked like and pants when they didn't so much. I'm sure there are exceptions but...????

Most of my female friends do not wear skirts unless they're going to work. They opt for shorts or pants. My wife only wears skirts when she's hiking, in which case it is a skirt made of tech fabric designed for that purpose. She works as an engineer and makes a point not to wear skirts or dresses to the office; instead pant suits. This is mainly because, as an aerospace engineer working for one of the largest military defence companies, she is a part of an industry that epitomizes the term 'ol' boys club'. It's unfortunate in these times that she feels like she is taken less seriously if she dresses too feminine, but that is the truth.

[Green Dragon]

Another unscientific, but not so large survey taken while picking up groceries. 10 out of the 35 ladies I saw tonight, not counting store clerks, were in a skirt or dress. I was pleasantly surprised. Majority of the remaining were is shorts, but then it did top 100 F today.