Quote Originally Posted by Thistle Stop
I hope you won't mind advice from a girl... I am around kilts and kilt-wearers constantly!

My comments pertain to traditional kilts -- the 'tank'. Here's my hot-weather advice:

To keep from overheating, in casual, everyday situations, don't wear a waist belt.

Also for casual wear, instead of knee-high kilt hose, wear normal height, moisture-wicking hiking socks, turned down, with low boots like hiking boots, Doc Martens, etc. I think it's a very nice look, practical, and not too hot. Some guys with great-looking legs can get away with sandals and no socks, but avoid that if you have thin legs!

Wear a cotton t-shirt or vest (undershirt in the US) tucked inside the kilt waist and a loose shirt in a natural fabric outside -- or just a t-shirt, tucked in so the kilt waist is not itchy.

In my opinion, 10-11 oz tartan is not suitable for a man's kilt. Doesn't look right and is difficult to maintain.

Cheers, Cyndi
It will matter what guys look like in kilts when fat chicks stop wearing spandex!