Stand different, feel different?

[Blu (Ontario)]

Firstly, the kilt is a totaly different experience than trousers. Some men may find the feeling of freedom surprising at first... I know I did.

Secondly, there is the excitement and anticipation of something new and different.

Thirdly, they are adapting a very different look (sharper, more masculine, sexier) than what they are used to with trousers.

Fourthly, it's an act of both setting oneself apart from everyone else and yet at the same time identifying with a specific group.

If these aren't enough to cause a man to puff out his chest and stand a bit straighter, I don't know what is.

***The aforementioned not necessarily in order of importance.***

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[Andrewson]

Your wife is right.

I'm sure I walk with a bit more of a swagger when I have a kilt swinging behind me.

Welcome to the rabble, BTW

[cloves]

I'm a female kilt wearer and even when I put one on I instantly feel different.
In a good way!

[auld argonian]

I certainly stand up straighter...which for a guy who lapses into hunched over posture quit often is definitely a good thing, eh?

This isn't based on some intrinsic pride or anything...just that:

A: The kilt doesn't hang right when you're hunched over

and

B: It's a sort of "can't let down the side" sort of thing....I sort of feel like I owe it to the rest of the Kilted Brethren (and Sistren) to project a good image and thus make kilt wearing look like a sort of normal everyday thing and, hopefully, inspiring the casual onlooker to consider trying the kilt.

Best

AA

[Riverkilt]

Boy, there's a doctoral thesis for someone in this.

I see the same thing at highland games.

Perhaps its because we don't have anything clutching at our legs. I remember how trousers pulled at my thighs as I walked.

Perhaps its because now that we're free its just natural to put a little pleat swing in our step.

What ever happened to Rolfing and Rolfers? Visions of folks getting their first Rolfing session (a form of bodywork for the puzzled reading this) and have their Rolfer perscribe that they kilt up.

And Chiropracters....and Ostheopaths....

Ladies and Gentlemen, We Have The Cure!

Ron

[sorcererdale]

That is ecactly how I feel. I have been trying for years to not slouch, and it took a kilt to do it. Dr's advice and exercise to correct it, never worked. Now I try to remember to stand tall and straight even when not kilted!

DALE.

I certainly stand up straighter...which for a guy who lapses into hunched over posture quit often is definitely a good thing, eh?

This isn't based on some intrinsic pride or anything...just that:

A: The kilt doesn't hang right when you're hunched over

and

B: It's a sort of "can't let down the side" sort of thing....I sort of feel like I owe it to the rest of the Kilted Brethren (and Sistren) to project a good image and thus make kilt wearing look like a sort of normal everyday thing and, hopefully, inspiring the casual onlooker to consider trying the kilt.

Best

AA

[pdcorlis]

Great thread and a very perceptive woman - your wife. I stand taller and walk with a different gait when kilted. I suspect I look more confident because I know I feel much better in a kilt.

[Blu (Ontario)]

I'm a female kilt wearer and even when I put one on I instantly feel different.
In a good way!

Is this because of the weight or the cut.... or some other characteristic?

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[Mr. Kilt]

I know that I stand a little taller and prouder when I'm wearing a kilt. Doesn't hurt to add a little more swagger in my walk, too. Gotta get those pleats a-swinging!

[freddie]

I find that I stand with my legs a little further apart and I love to gently swing the pleats. It's just that feeling of 'freedom' that's so great. Like the title of that famous old Scottish tune 'The kilt is my delight !'