Just out of interest

**Jerry** · 31st October 05, 05:00 AM

First, since I'm a retired "old fart" I could wear kilts all of the time. Secondly, I don't wear them all of the time. Two years ago, I got my first kilts and used them exclusively for festival wear. At the present time, I frequently wear a cheap Sportkilt around home. And, if my wife and I go out to dinner, I make a choice between kilts, jeans or golf slacks. It's just starting to be the kilt a bit more often. One of the problems is that I really only have 3 decent kilts. I've already put in an order with my wife for a black kilt made in the same fashion as my tartaned ones for Christmas. I'm also considering some other casual kilt such as a PK. If I wind up getting more, I'll have to wear them more often in order to justify having more than just a couple for festivals. The good thing is that my wife is totally in favor of my wearing them more often.

**Burnout** · 31st October 05, 05:13 AM

Short answer... No.

"Moderation in all things" is one of the general rules I try to live by.

**caig** · 31st October 05, 05:42 AM

Most definitely ! I already wear a kilt all of the time I am not at work ( I work in the legal profession so a kilt at work is not an option) and I am looking forward to the day when I can follow Hamish's fine example and burn all of my trousers.

**AckZel** · 31st October 05, 06:23 AM

Well, as a military officer I have to use the uniform. But now the regiment is trying to ban me totally using the kilt. "Not propriate for a soldier". HAHA! They can ban it on garrison area but at freetime too!? Don't think so! :P And also banning it at garrison when I'm in civilian clothes coming to work sounds strange to me... well, we'll see. I'll let you know about the further development...

**davedove** · 31st October 05, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Ackwell

But now the regiment is trying to ban me totally using the kilt. "Not propriate for a soldier".

I think they need some education about some of the kilt wearing troops in the world. See if you can't teach them about the "Ladies from Hell".

Obviously, as a member of the military, you have to wear your uniform on duty. Also at official functions they can dictate the manner of dress. But on casual time it seems to me you shoulcd be able to wear what you want, as long as you don't make the military look bad.

**bubba** · 31st October 05, 07:52 AM

I'm already there. I haven't worn pants in a year and a half and have no intention of doing so.

**Kilted Taper** · 31st October 05, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by Burnout

Short answer... No.

"Moderation in all things" is one of the general rules I try to live by.

I tend to go this route myself. To me, my kilts are another clothing option for me, not the only.

But it is sad, that I had to use today's "holiday" as a way of getting to wear mine to work today. (Also in a law firm environment).

**davedove** · 31st October 05, 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted Taper

I tend to go this route myself. To me, my kilts are another clothing option for me, not the only.

That's my approach. I tend to NOT wear a kilt most days, but it is an option if I decide to do so.

**flyv65** · 31st October 05, 08:30 AM

If I had the option I'd wear it alot more, but I don't think I'd wear it to the exclusion of all other garments.

Doesn't work riding motorcycles, frisbee dog competition, etc...

**Hamish** · 31st October 05, 10:16 AM

I agree that kilts should be nothing more than a clothing option. It is just that, with me, instead of making the choice every morning for the remainder of my life, I did it once-and-for-all .......... 6½ years ago! ;)

By the way, Alan, I did not "burn" my trousers. We are not permitted to have bonfires here for risk of environmental pollution! That's not to say that MY trousers would have been a greater risk than the next man's - any bonfire causes that pollution, whether it's a trousered bonfire or not!!!