is it ever to hot to wear a kilt especially the heavy

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

I know I have some time to worry about this being its Dec.. But Im curious to know if its ever to hot for a kilt ? I am allergic to wool, so I def need biker shorts on under my kilt.. To me it's no different then wearing shorts..But I don't know if there are a fashion protocol with kilts being I am new at wearing them, I just don't want to insult the tradition.. My Spirit of Scotland is a heavy tartan, but I know I would like to wear it in summer along with my Wallace Red (light tartan).. and the black one I will b ordering in Feb which I am hoping for the light tartan.. You all gave me great advice before and I thank u ..I figure a short sleeve T /blouse would b good for summer..

[Father Bill]

Never! You girls have always known the value of the breeze with a skirt, and there's no protocol on that. The only thing is that the waist can get warm where it's so close to the body, but I'm a guy who hates heat... and I've worn it in blazing hot humid days.

[Hopper250]

You could also get a lighter fabric like the PV kilts from Rocky at USA Kilts.

[ctbuchanan]

Without getting too specific, I find even my medium weight wool tank too hot here in the summer on those days that get to 90F with about 70% humidity. The problem is the area around the waist - my back will soak thru with perspiration which is uncomfortable and not great for the kilt. On those days I wear a sport kilt which luckily are easy to find in one of the Buchanan tartans and wash n'wear.

[Tobus]

You could also get a lighter fabric like the PV kilts from Rocky at USA Kilts.

This would solve the issue of being allergic to wool as well, eliminating the need for biker shorts underneath. Win-win.

I just don't want to insult the tradition

I want to be sensitive here, but I think you needn't worry about that. The tradition is for men to wear kilts, not women (except for pipers or other uniforms). So any traditional issues wouldn't really apply to your case. Wear it however you want, or however works best for you.

[Grizzly]

Angie, I definitely have to agree with Tobus and hopper! one of Rocky's semi-trads would fit the bill on all fronts. And what is more you will have one of the best kilt makers on the other side of the pond.

[neloon]

I am allergic to wool, so I def need biker shorts on under my kilt.. To me it's no different then wearing shorts..But I don't know if there are a fashion protocol with kilts being I am new at wearing them, I just don't want to insult the tradition.

Absolutely no problem, Angie. The "tradition" of wearing nothing is just a myth.
(Incidentally, in the UK, all "bike shorts" have a padded seat! - UK-speak would be "athletic shorts".)
Alan

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

Thank u Alan I appreciate it, I have heard that it was a myth, I just meant a form of under garments, other than the norm.. Athletic shorts over under garments..Thank you .. I think some biker shorts have padding too here or some have a odd looking butt lol.. Thank u

[Father Bill]

No ifs, no ands, no b..... ???

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

Thank you Simon, def will look into it, Rocky isn't to far away from me.. Need to check out his store for more accessories too.. Thank u Simon ..