In search of the perfect work kilt

[cessna152towser]

For an office worker I'd say go for a dark self colour with a matching jacket, tie and socks, and a plain sporran. Dealing with the public in formal circumstances, I wear a black heavyweight for court duty. I wear the regulation long black robe over it while in court; the robe is open at the front therefore it is obvious to all present that I am wearing a kilt. I think being greeted by a kilted official helps put the public at ease as attending court can be stressful. For a tourist related activity, such as museum guide, where you are meeting the public in happier circumstances, then I'd opt for a tartan.

[Jerry]

Nice pics, Graham and nice kilt. That one pic up on the scaffold almost provides an answer to "the question".

[davedove]

Nice pics, Graham and nice kilt. That one pic up on the scaffold almost provides an answer to "the question".

I would bet that if any young women (and maybe some older ones) walked past that day, they slowed down considerably as they passed and made a few discrete glances upwards (or maybe not so discrete).

[Graham]

OK, OK, I'm back on the job in the morning, I'll use a safety pin as a modesty snap. (or wear the FK, it doesn't flare out as much)

[Southern Breeze]

Great pics and thoughts on work kilts. I'll be trying out some canvas kilts in addition to my Stillwaters this summer.

[Nick]

Well, for one aspect of my work, all cotton or some other natural fiber is a must. I'd hate for the thing to burst into flame! Also, a bit longer to cover the knee, and cargo pockets for tools. My UK Workmans fits the bill fairly well, though it isn't as long as it should be (hits the top of the knee perfectly.)

[Colin]

Wow, I never thought I would see the day where Graham "oh, so many tartans to choose from" Hodges was wearing not one, but 3 solid colour work kilts.......and one with cargo pockets no less.

[NewKilt]

Great pics and thoughts on work kilts. I'll be trying out some canvas kilts in addition to my Stillwaters this summer.

I have a couple of Buzz Kidders. They are 10 oz Army duck canvas - not work kilts, but seem to have the qualities that Graham was listing. I've worn them in 80 F temperatures as well as 30 F. They are cool when it's hot and warm when it's cold. Pleats stay down very well in a relatively strong breeze, and they feel like they will wear like iron. Pleats will wrinkle though after sitting - canvas does that, but I sure like them. They also feel very comfortable to the skin on the inside. It seems like this might be an ideal material for a work kilt.

Darrell

[Freedomlover]

Graham, I'd be interested to know if the bottom of your denim kilt tends to turn (or fold) up. I've got a painters model UK, made of material that is basically denim, that has rolled it's edges since it came out of the box.