New to kilts.

[pbpersson]

Welcome from Phoenix, AZ!

It is my belief based upon what people have said here that all Americans - perhaps because of television or real life - are conditioned to accept just about anything in the 21st century. I mean.....I've seen some pretty weird things myself, a whole lot more weird than kilts.

I don't know in your area if you have motorcycle dudes or punks or goths or any other group that is "breaking the rules" that society imposes on us but if not they are on television so everyone sees them.

I will tell you what other people on this board have told me - wear your kilt, enjoy yourself, and don't worry about what others think. I have been very surprised by the "non-reaction" I have gotten in public. I know people are watching me and they notice but no one says a word. I think a great deal of people have heard about this and have been waiting to see this in their neighborhood but that's just my theory.

Let us know if you have any questions!


Phil in Phoenix

P.S. I forget to ask....what sort of kilt are you getting?? I'm a Utilikilt guy myself....

[John Fiske]

Not sure what type yet. I'm leaning toward the SportKilt in the Black Watch Tartan though. I do like the Utilikilt and the Amerikilt, though.

Thanks to all for the hello

[Southern Breeze]

If you've not done so, check out Rons comparison between Sport Kilt and USA Kilts.
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=17439

[NewKilt]

Welcome from Jefferson City, Missouri. I think you will find that wearing a kilt in public is by far a non-issue. Obviously people will look. Sometimes you'll get some compliments. I wear a kilt full-time all around town. I can't even remember the last time anyone said a word - complimentary or otherwise. Just wear it with confidence and go about your daily business. I think you will be amazed at the comfort wearing a kilt affords.

Darrell

[pbpersson]

I can't even remember the last time anyone said a word - complimentary or otherwise.
Darrell

I'll never forget the first weekend I wore my kilt - spent two hours walking from one end of this local tourist town to the other several times until I thought my feet would fall off, then went shopping the following day at several stores and a shopping mall....never got any comments at all. I decided either people were blind or they just didn't care but I sure had lots of fun so I ordered more kilts.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Welcome from the windy city! And skip the SK and got for a USKA or SWK instead. Similar price, immeasurably better quality.

[Big Paul]

Welcome to the forum!

[MacWage]

Not sure what type yet. I'm leaning toward the SportKilt in the Black Watch Tartan though. I do like the Utilikilt and the Amerikilt, though.

Thanks to all for the hello

From my experience, I'd MUCH rather pay a bit more and get a USA Kilt, it will stay on the main rotation well after the Sport Kilt is in the "post-shower only" state. OR I'd look into Stillwater, not as good as Rocky's but still not bad either.

A Utilikilt seems to be good too, but only in solid. The "blue jean" of kilts. Personally, I prefer Tartan, but others rave over them. One day I might break down and get one.

[O'Neille]

Just my personnal opinion from looking at photos Of sport kilts they don't look as substantial as SWK and USAK. I have a couple SWKs and just ordered a USAK on Ron's Rx. I can't think of a better investment for knocking around than my SWKs. I have a hard time figuring out how they put so much into a kilt for the low cost. O'Neille

[kilted in kleaveland]

Welcome from Ohio! You will find that women LOVE a kilted man. There is great advise to be found here. Just use the search feature to look up any prospective kilt and enjoy yourself.