Do I wear a kilt in Dorset?

[John_Carrick]

I can't see anybody will bat an eyelid in Dorset and the range of reactions will be the same as anywhere else (most people will say nothing, a majority of comments will be nice and louty, shouty boys may call out after you), I'm sure this will not be more difficult than Spain. Proximity to the event on 18th September we must not speak of, may provoke more interest and discussion. The issue would be getting your family used to seeing you in the kilt and you are the expert on your family.

[Mel1721L]

I can't see anybody will bat an eyelid in Dorset and the range of reactions will be the same as anywhere else (most people will say nothing, a majority of comments will be nice and louty, shouty boys may call out after you), I'm sure this will not be more difficult than Spain. Proximity to the event on 18th September we must not speak of, may provoke more interest and discussion. The issue would be getting your family used to seeing you in the kilt and you are the expert on your family.

The event in September will be over before I go, but like most people here, I'm watching with interest. As for the family, I'm only there 5 days, how bad can it be?!

[Grizzly]

StevieR lives in Dorset, I live in Hampshire, kiltedinsomerset err...lives in Somerset. There's a few more down south. You will get the usual pointing, smiles, derogatory comments and stares but no more than I got when I was in Scotland. On the plus side the ladies love it!

[hector]

No additional comments on what previous gentlemen said already about the reactions on the spot. I personally I couldn't care less. I am only receptive for positive comments and ignore the others. But I see your 'hesitation' vis-à-vis the possible reaction of your children. In fairness I am a bit in the same situation.

[Mel1721L]

No additional comments on what previous gentlemen said already about the reactions on the spot. I personally I couldn't care less. I am only receptive for positive comments and ignore the others. But I see your 'hesitation' vis-à-vis the possible reaction of your children. In fairness I am a bit in the same situation.

I've just posted these on their facebook pages and I'll wait and see what reaction I get. This is my cheapest PV kilt, now relegated to dog walking only:
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[WillowEstate]

When I lived in the UK, I never had any problems wearing my kilt (except delays talking to people who asked about it!) either in the East Midlands where I lived or on fairly regular visits to Hampshire. So go for it, from a geographic point of view. As for your family, only you can know.

[Mel1721L]

When I lived in the UK, I never had any problems wearing my kilt (except delays talking to people who asked about it!) either in the East Midlands where I lived or on fairly regular visits to Hampshire. So go for it, from a geographic point of view. As for your family, only you can know.

I've just posted photos on their FB pages of me in my dog walking kilt, with dogs, so I'll see what reaction I get.

[tpa]

I wear a kilt in England everyday, don't worry about what anyone else thinks, it is not a problem. Just get your family used to the idea before you arrive and they should be fine too.

[Mel1721L]

[QUOTE=tpa;1255167]I wear a kilt in England everyday, don't worry aboutiswhat anyone else thinks, it is not a problem. Just get your family used to the idea before you arrive and they should be fine too.[/QUOT

My son has threatened not to pick me up from the airport which I think is a bit strong!

[tpa]

My son has threatened not to pick me up from the airport which I think is a bit strong!

I suppose you could always threaten to disown him if he does.