Stopping the nasty comments.

[Kilted KT]

not too bad. I find, that at 6'3, 200+lbs, the "ominous" look is very effective when in an environment where the kilt is obviously causing an unwanted stir. I've found that most everyone knows rule #1, "Don't mess with a guy in a kilt". This may sound a bit overbearing, but for the most part in potentially hostile environment it is sound advice. Walk tall and stand tall in your kilt, regardless of where you are.

I would suggest keeping the ominousness to a bare minimum. No need to send the locals fleeing like scared englishmen!

[Rob Wright]

I would suggest keeping the ominousness to a bare minimum. No need to send the locals fleeing like scared englishmen!

But that's thebest part

Rob

[cormacmacguardhe]

I have found that just a confident atittude, a purposeful stride, and the fact that I am 5'11" and weigh about 280lbs have long hair and a full beard tends to keep the unwanted comments to a minimum. Over the years I have been told by both my family and others that I have a very "macho" look. Whatever that means.
Of course the fact that I live in an area where kilt wearing is not looked upon with disdain does help.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

I don't know that you really need to look mean or ominous, but you should definitely walk with confidence and project the image/feeling that you are comfortabl with what you have chosen to wear and could care less what others think. I will use a serious look on my face if I am in a hurry or trying to get something done and don't want to stop and chat with someone, but other times I make sure to give a smile and say Hello to those I encounter. I find it makes them more comfortable if they want to ask a real question about my kilt.

Of course, I am 6' 3" and 225, so my experiences may be different than others.

[Chris Webb]

In my essay, "The 4 C's of Kilting", which can be found both here and at Kiltmen.com, I discuss the issue of Courage. Confidence, true confidence, is an element of Courage. What follows is an excerpt from that essay:

"Courage: You must invest in the development of your own personal Courage. Develop your body so that you know in your heart that you will look damned good in your kilt. Invest in your mind by studying and learning ways to answer questions, deflect flak and even physically intimidate (non-violently) those who may try to intimidate you. Courage thrives on preparation. Freedom loves and respects Courage."

Acting confident, being confident, requires personal courage. Not a soul on this board would deny that at one point or another, particularly in their first experiences at wearing a kilt, they had to build up the courage to do it the first time.

Courage.

Kilt On.

Chris Webb

[Chris Webb]

By the way, Robinhood, I really enjoyed your post.

Kilt On.

Chris Webb