kilts in Santa Fe, NM?

[davedove]

What you'll see mostly in Santa Fe is southwestern style apparel. You know boots, a few cowboy hats, maybe some indian blanket jackets, that sort of thing.

However, as you say, it is a artist heavy place and a tourist destination besides. A kilt might get some looks, but most would probably ignore it, or perhaps consider it from afar. I would bet that it would be no big deal.

[Riverkilt]

With the cultural diversity of Santa Fe for hundreds of years, and all the Scot stuff just down the road in Albuquerque - including Kathy Lare as mentioned - and Highland games...and the artist mind set of Santa Fe...Kilts gotta be a yawner.

Never had a problem at the Gathering of Nations in Albuquerque - save for the drunk who hollared, "Hey Switzerland!" in his best besotted effort to show his wisdom...

Go for it!

Ron

[Tattoo Bradley]

What you'll see mostly in Santa Fe is southwestern style apparel. You know boots, a few cowboy hats, maybe some indian blanket jackets, that sort of thing.

However, as you say, it is a artist heavy place and a tourist destination besides. A kilt might get some looks, but most would probably ignore it, or perhaps consider it from afar. I would bet that it would be no big deal.

I definately wouldn't say "mostly"
As Ron mentioned, it's VERY diverse up there.

[Rex_Tremende]

If ya wanna wear a kilt, ya gotta stop frettin' about what whole cities are gonna do if ya show up in one.

But maybe you'll figure this out on your own.

Have an enjoyable, breezy trip.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[Rob Wright]

You won't have any problems in Santa Fe at all.

Rob

[GMan]

I just returned from there, no problems at all.

[davedove]

I definately wouldn't say "mostly"
As Ron mentioned, it's VERY diverse up there.

Yes, it is. What I meant was, if you see any regional/ethnic clothing, it is likely to be southwestern in nature. What I saw mostly was typical American clothing, what you would see in any city or town in the US.

I really don't think the kilt would be a big deal there. In all honesty, I haven't been anyplace in the US where the kilt was a big deal.

[pbpersson]

In all honesty, I haven't been anyplace in the US where the kilt was a big deal.

I heard that in small towns it can be quite a shock and you get crowds of angry people telling you to get out of their town.

Well....okay....maybe I didn't hear a story like that, maybe it's just my worst nightmare.

But someone did say that small town America wasn't ready for this and by the way I didn't ever get the mean "nice skirt" comment thrown at me until I was in Flagstaff.

[Southern Breeze]

I heard that in small towns it can be quite a shock and you get crowds of angry people telling you to get out of their town.

Well....okay....maybe I didn't hear a story like that, maybe it's just my worst nightmare.

But someone did say that small town America wasn't ready for this and by the way I didn't ever get the mean "nice skirt" comment thrown at me until I was in Flagstaff.

Small town Americas ready for it, they've just not seen it yet. I'm kilted almost full time here in North Ga. ( the heart of redneck territory ), and frequently work in places that bring the movie Deliverance to mind. All with no problems.

I don't Santa Fe will notice.

[pdcorlis]

Respectfully, I think you need to stop fretting so much. I live in one of the most conservative small towns in what is probably the most conservative state in the union - Idaho. I have had virtually no bad encounters. I have had a few gawks and some teen age titters when I pass - but if you're not willing to put up with a bit of of that - this may not be the garment for you. On the other hand, I have had loads of positive comments - some almost gushing - from all kinds of people - young folks, old folks, kids - you name it.

In the end I think your going to have to go out there and have your own unique experiences in a kilt and decide if this is a path you want to persue or not.