Originally Posted by
Calgacus
A curious cultural difference shows up here. In Scotland, Kilt wearing is not seen by anyone as effete. If anything, quite the reverse.
In fact, the traditional kilt when worn by women, such as in a pipe band setting, looks to me to be decidedly 'butch'.
I couldn't agree more about the kilt looking manish on women but I don't equate "effete" with effeminacy, just with being affected, pretentious or overrefined.
Last edited by Nathan; 30th April 14 at 08:19 AM.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
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