Wearing the Kilt in Mexico

[Roan Carter]

I'm really happy to hear that your experience went so well. It takes bravery to wear the kilt, especially when your father disaproves. My father encourages it, but only as formal/holiday wear.

My sister's boyfriend took her on a trip to his home in Mexico just recently. What she told me was that in the regions she visited, it was the natives who wore the unique, traditional, and homemade clothing. My sister was on one particular beach that was kind of out of the way, one evening. She crossed paths with a girl, and the way she described it ... they kept catching one another staring, because they had never seen anyone like each other before. (My sister was wearing blue jeans, and a plain shirt.) The native girl's clothing, as my sister described it, was a homespun fabric, very beautiful, and just this kinda functional clothing wrap. Nothing you could find in the states. Not marketed clothing, or fauex-traditional. It was like ... true ethnic clothing.

I don't think a kilt would have made it any more awkward between them, lol.

Anyways, Congrats on your bravery!

[michael steinrok]

Ain't it kinda funny how we make stuff up in our heads about how bad something will be and nothing happens. And, as far as your old man is concerned show him the web site. Remember he's just as full of poop as everyone else. You might not want him to see this though,or why not

[Riverkilt]

Good for you!

The worst things I ever experienced never actually happened.

And thanks for the jean jacket idea. They go well with kilts but I never thought of using them like that. The place I live is called "The Windy Mesa" and it is, so will be trying that out soon.

Ron