Stand different, feel different?

[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.