Radio 680 calls it a skirt

[Archangel]

My usual response is, "It is actually a kilt, but you can feel free to call it a skirt if it turns you on." That usually shuts them up. ;)

If it comes down to it, I point out that skirts may have no pleats at all and generally fasten on the left hip or in back. In contrast, kilts are pleated in the back and have a smooth apron in the front.. and they fasten on the right hip.

Most guys don't realize women's blouses overlap right over left and men's shirts overlap left over right. Unless they are in the garment industry, they are generally oblivious (particularly if it is a guy that claims your kilt is a skirt). Whereas, most women will speak up and confirm that is true and they are proud they know the difference between men and women's clothing designs.

If a woman is wearing a man's shirt, she knows it. If a woman is wearing a "skirt" that is pleated in the back and smooth in the front, that fastens on the right hip.. she is wearing a men's kilt, even if it is cut for a woman's body. Just like the men's shirts, even if they are cut for a woman, if it fastens left over right, it is not a blouse.

my alternative strategy, novacaine them....

[bubba]

The reason womens clothing closes opposite from mens is it's a holdover from the days when the more affluent ladies had a maid to help them dress.