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**John M.** · 22nd March 06, 09:45 AM

I've always thought kilts looked awesome since I was very young. Then after taking my other half to the local Scottish festival, she told me that I'd look good in one.

Well, after a couple years & more encouragement from my wonderful woman I tried one and was hooked on the spot.

**GMan** · 22nd March 06, 09:52 AM

My first real interest came about by attending some Highland Games and talking to those Kilted. Seed planted to get Kilt, which I did. (House of Edgar Co Fermanagh). About six months later I saw a gentleman in the mall donned in a Kilt. Looked great, then it all started and I started wearing my "tank" more frequently, and became an every day Kilt wearer.

**Oswulf** · 22nd March 06, 10:54 AM

I always liked the look of a kilt, but I suppose what tipped me over the edge was a combination of re-watching "On Her Majesty's Secret Service". Probably the worst Bond flick, but George Lazenby did look real good in a kilt. So I thought if Samuel Jackson can wear a kilt I guess I can too, maybe I'll go for it. Then with the wedding coming up it just all seemed to fall in place and here I am.

**Andrew Breecher** · 22nd March 06, 11:32 AM

I got a Sport Kilt after hearing rave reviews from other hikers about hiking in a kilt. I tried it out on a short (218 mile) hike, and was blown away at how comfortable it was. Then I got home and put the kilt away, but continued doing research about kilts, found some of the online groups, and realised that other people were wearing them around as regular clothes. So I just said, "Screw it," and did the same - I knew how comfortable it was, so why not wear it all the time? Nearly three years later, here I am. I've only worn trousers a few times - for rock climbing, and once for a Hallowe'en costume - in the meantime.

Andrew.

**jjoseph** · 22nd March 06, 11:47 AM

Grew up among several families .. two sets of birth-parents / step-parents, adoptive parents, and god-parents... and each and every family had some kind of major celtic connexion be it Irish, Scottish or Welsh... then my mom was Cajun to boot. I was the one in my generation to inherit an interest in the folk stuff, maybe to feel a bit more connected, but regardless it was my gain! Then came the 80's and the era of the combat-boot-grunge look. Somehow I managed to blend the two even then, so when I bought an Ashley MacIsaac CD a few years back, my first thought was "Damn, I miss kilts." It was the most natural thing in the world for me to find one, buy it, and say, "Ahhhh, home at last." Now I have nine hanging in the wardrobe and one on me most days as well as the stuff to dress them up or dress them down. (I do have to say that although I enjoy formal a LOT, I'm still most at home knocking about in combat boots, a solid T, and a leather jacket.)

Once I started wearing them and getting the "Oh, then you play the bagpipes?" comments, I actually found a group and started to play, so it's been a win / win all around. (Plus I get to chat up this crowd, LOL).

Ah, and the added benefit: admiration from the sig other... and enough comments when we go out to inspire jealousy. Life is good.

**efer** · 22nd March 06, 01:35 PM

Here's my first post...
My story is similar to others. I have been wanting to get a kilt for many years but the cost of traditional tartan w/ all the trimmings (Prince Charles style) was too much. My wife was unsure if I would wear it in public besides to the Highlands games.
I got a UK Mocker last year at the OR country fair and have been happily kilted ever since. Looking forward to getting more kilts as teh budget will allow

Cheers,
Eric

**cormacmacguardhe** · 22nd March 06, 01:43 PM

My Scottish heritage has been a big thing in my life for several years, after attending the local Highland Games I decided to get a kilt of my own. Due to financial considerations at that time all I could get was a sport kilt. Took me two years to get the next one, a SWK Nightstalker standard. Try to wear it as often as possible. My wife does not say much either way, but makes no negative remarks.

**Mattg** · 22nd March 06, 01:55 PM

My story is similar. I have a stong Scottish heritage but I didn't know that until recently. I became very interested in it and have been searching for a place where I could find out about Kilts and all things Scottish. Now I'm just waiting on my kilt and when I get that I will be happily kilting along!

**Alan H** · 22nd March 06, 02:06 PM

I'd gone to a number of Celtic music events and spotted the Utilikilts. I thought they looked pretty good, and says to myself "I could do that".

I balked at the price, right off, until I started looking around. Now I'd not think twice....well, I'd think about the damage to the checkbook, but I don't find the price to be unreasonable any mmore.

**auld argonian** · 22nd March 06, 02:41 PM

...and I'd like to add this to my previous post...

...when I started looking for kilts on the internet the links eventually led to Xmarks. The fact that the crowd here was so helpful, intelligent and downright funny definitely gave me the "green light" to go ahead and do the kilt thing...it certainly seemed that it was something that not a few other men that were about my age were getting into and so it wasn't as if I was going about this alone.

So thanks...

Best

AA