I hope kilts are not widely adopted

[KiltedBishop]

I have mixed emotions on this. On one side I COMPLETELY agree with you, that it is part of what makes us special. But another side of me thinks of those poor men who may want to but feel societal pressure is too much and can't know the joy. Sure there are those who would say "if you can't be man enough to wear one, you shouldn't." but I think it is every man's right to have the option to wear one. For me I don't give a lick what other people think, I thank people for kind comments and ignore negative ones, thankful that a$$holes are so easy to spot. But some areas of the country I can imagine it would be really tough, perhaps even dangerous. I guess the answer is for them to be univerally accepted without becoming a mainstream item.

[KiltedPilot]

I find a distinct difference in reactions between kilts and skirts, for various reasons.

A kilt is quite a dramatic garment, versus, say, a MH Hiking Kilt (which is really a hiking skirt). The kilt is larger, has a more dramatic swing, and tends to be in a more noticeable colour.

At first sight the Hiking Kilt/skirt can look like a pair of khaki shorts. When wearing the Hiking Kilt, I often get no reaction whatsoever. Not even a quiet second take.

This is a big plus point for (traditional styled/UK styled) kilts!

Mike

[Riverkilt]

I understand the point.

I do wish kilts would be come accepted enough that "the look" and the stupid comments went away.

Ron

[Iolaus]

"The Look" is part of the fun, you know you've affected them in some way, and the stupid comments just make them look ignorant to others around them - anyone that matters anyway - 'specially when you have a snappy comeback.

For me, wearing a kilt is a multi-faceted thing. Part of me is thumbing my nose at societal norms, and recieving those looks of shock feeds that aspect of it; part of me is getting an ego boost from all the compliments from women and the envious statements from men, and part of me likes the idea that I will be remembered and talked about later, maybe even years later. If I was just another guy in a kilt, most of the psychological rewards I recieve from wearing them would be gone. I may tell people it's for comfort, but if I told myself that, I'd be lying.

Anything unusual is going to get "the look" of some kind. I still have to fight the impulse when encountering the 12" multi-colored spiked mohawk styles, and they've been here around for at least 25 years. I just tell myself "remember, someone else thinks I'm over the top as well, so cut him some slack."

[Archangel]

When I wear my Armani suit, I noticed that I get respect and better service. When I wear my kilt, I get the whole castle. Everybody should get that.

[motorman4life]

Last night I wore my new UK Workman to Target and while checking out, the clerk remarked, "Wow, that is noce, I've only seen them on TV, I never saw anyone wearing on in person!" I thought that was really cool.

[Archangel]

Last night I wore my new UK Workman to Target and while checking out, the clerk remarked, "Wow, that is noce, I've only seen them on TV, I never saw anyone wearing on in person!" I thought that was really cool.

wonder if that's a new training technique? I had the sales clerk say the exact same thing to me a few weeks ago in the electronics section of the Superstore.