Wearing a kilt out and about

[Andrews Son]

Hi everyone,
A friend of mine came round the other night and i was kilted and at the end of the night i walked up the street with him and its the second time i was out locally. Most of my friends know i wear the kilt but neighbours dont. And two nights ago i had to go to my auntie and uncles to order christmas presents and i went in a kilt and it went down really well. It was the first time my auntie and uncle saw me wearing the kilt but not the last. My question is when was the first time you went out in a kilt. (i mean not to a wedding or funeral or where its expected to wear a kilt.) And im asking for a little advice to having the confidence to wearing a kilt to go to the shop, for example. But im sure that trip to the shop will bee better in a kilt as compared to trousers. And how do you deal with all the people staring and the remark of people saying "your english you shouldnt be in a kilt?"
which i get a lot from workmates.
Look forward to hearing your 2 cents.
Gavin

[McMurdo]

The first time I wore my kilt out just to wear it a neighbour of mine said something like "Why are you wearing a skirt?" Of course this man was also walking a cat on a leash. I ignored him and continued on my way. The only thing I can as to getting the confidence to do it is to simply believe that you have every right in the world to wear it. Then go out and wear the kilt when you want to. After a while it becomes second nature. You know the positive comments do outweigh the negative and you will end up having conversations you never would have otherwise had.

[Laird_M]

My first, non-event kilt wearing was due to sun burn - yes, even in Scotland you can get BAD sun burn, so was wearing it for comfort.
I only got positive remarks, and quite a few questions about the tartan. Having worn a sarong, I thought nothing of it, and it wasn't until a friend remarked on the fact he'd seen me and asked didn't I feel self consious that I even considered it.
If you feel confident to wear it, forget the idiots who make 'hilarious' remarks and ask dumb questions ("don't you feel a prat wearing a skirt?" they may just be jealous or too insecure to try it themselves, and just take pride in the fact that you CAN wear it, with panache and style. Its your kilt, you bought it to wear it, so do so. End of story.

[craigclan]

The first time i wore my kilt out was to my local thrift store and walmart . I got lots of stares and people running into things as they turned there heads to look at me when they walked by . Just made me giggle to myself . People will always stare and make comments but hey who cares , Just wear it and enjoy wearing it .

[Andrews Son]

Of course this man was also walking a cat on a leash.

Lol that is funny

simply believe that you have every right in the world to wear it

Thats part of the package i guess, i believe i have a right. Just having the courage (which you do need to go against the norm) to just go out and do it. I respect you all for stepping out the box and going for it. Some people would see there dads and grandads wearing so its natural for them.

[McMurdo]

The thing is the more you do it, the easier it becomes and the more comfortable you get with it and yourself. It really does change your outlook. There are people I know who would not recognize me without my kilt, who look forward to my wearing the kilt.

[Andrews Son]

The first time i wore my kilt out was to my local thrift store and walmart . I got lots of stares and people running into things as they turned there heads to look at me when they walked by . Just made me giggle to myself .

Reminds me second time i wore a kilt was at a shooting festival my bagpipe band was playing i was walking through the stalls and a little girl said to her mum "mummy, why is that man wearing a skirt." i burst into laughter. it cheered me up all day i didnt hear the mums reply though

[Blupiper]

I recently played my pipes at a local Christmas tree lighting festival, so I was kilted up and all. After the outdoor lighting, there were cookies and hot cocoa indoors. As I walked in, one lad of about three years in age walked up to me and crouched down next to my kilt hem to see if, indeed, he saw what he saw. I guess he was trying to convince himself that men wore this type of garment. Or else he was checking out my sgian dubh! His Mom was mildly embarrassed; I told her not to worry. She explained to him about the kilt and why I had it on. She did a fine job to explain it to her young son. His response was: he nodded, took another look and ran off to the cookie table. Problem solved!

JMB

[Andrews Son]

I only got positive remarks, and quite a few questions about the tartan.
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Thats good to hear, my family are a positive, most of my friends havent seen me in a kilt. But ive been asked a bout the tartan a few times.

forget the idiots who make 'hilarious' remarks and ask dumb questions ("don't you feel a prat wearing a skirt?".

My workmates were very vocal about it, it doesnt put me off but im tired arguing with them.

they may just be jealous

I think that is the case. Its a great garment its got a website or two of followers of the kilt. can you believe that.

[Kiltedjohn]

I've been out and about kilted a number of times in the English West Midlands. For the most part, there is remarkably little reaction. I have had a number of very positive comments, and only a very few negatives. As has been said, you gain confidence the more you wear it!