Dealing with the wind?

[auld argonian]

The first time that I went to downtown Chicago kilted I found that I had to cross the Michigan Avenue bridge and anyone who lives here can tell you that that there can be a mighty windy proposition. I was wearing my SWK Nightstalker. I did have my pewter kilt pin from the Ram's Horm Studio people...and I think that helped. A bit of a scare now and then...but I was walking into the wind and that helped a lot. Had it been blowing from the right side and picked up the apron then the folks on the tour boat in the Chicago River might have gotten more of a tour than they paid for.

Go on with ya...throw caution to the wind, so to speak, and don't worry too much.

Best

AA

[Yaish]

Like Iolaus I often wear my kilts on windy piers and have never really had a problem. More often than not the wind holds down either the inner our outer apron and keeps things in place, even if you feel the wind under the kilt.

The one time I did have a Marylin moment was last year at the Queen Mary. I was carry a box into the ship to set up shop, and walking over the gangway. The wind came from underneath, between the ship and dock but then I was in a pretty light weight UK Camo. Other than that, I have NEVER had a flash, regardless of what kilt I was wearing, or how windy it was. (And thats in two years of Santa Ana winds)

Generally, its just not a concern.

[Hamish]

Kilt management comes with experience. It is not really an art than can be learned in five minutes.

We have all known those embarassing moments, especially in those early days of kilt wearing but, with the passing of time, dealing with them becomes second nature and when they happen, they happen.

So what if someone catches a brief glimpse of something they might not have expected? Believe me, there is nothing new under the sun (nor under the kilt!!). Of course, don't do it on purpose but, if it happens accidentally, don't worry about it!

[Robin]

I read this topic this morning...and remembered it this afternoon

Wind gusts...hail, snow and I was waiting for the green light to cross the street (rush hour traffic from the left and from the right)...but...nothing happened...pleats flapping in all directions, but that's about it. :rolleyes:

[Cinnabar]

Thanks for the extra advice. I guess what it comes down to is that I don't really care is someone sees the goods; it's not really the end of the world. I think it's more that I am not expecting to be in a situation where that could happen (e.g., if I was wearing pants in the same situation). I guess I just need to get comfortable with the fact that I may end up flashing someone by accident and that's that.

Hmm... maybe a good way to get a date....too bad I'm married. ;)

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

...I guess I just need to get comfortable with the fact that I may end up flashing someone by accident and that's that...

Naah, you just need to get comfortable with wearing the kilt. Ever worn shorts, regimental? You are much more likely to give somebody an unexpected view then than with a kilt.