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[Blu (Ontario)]

... How do you cope?

Quite well, actually.

While I've only owned kilts for 7 years, I've been wearing them out & about for close to 5. I've worn kilts just about everywhere. (Although I must admit, I've never worn a kilt to a comedy club).

The best advice I can give is to take your time and wear it to places yoou're comfortable. Nice restaurants are a good place to start. As JimB suggests, wear a proper kilt belt and a sporran with it. Nice shoes help as well. As you "test the waters" and gain confidence, expand your horizons accordingly.

I also suggest scanning throough the forum for threads on quips and answers. People will test you - it's human nature. If you're prepared, the experience can be lots of fun. Women like men in kilts... but women LOVE confident men in kilts!

The more you do it, the more you enjoy it.

[Jerry]

While I've been kilted since 2004, I still do not wear it every day. When I do, I've been almost disappointed at the lack of comments. I'd say, "just do it". If others have a problem, then it is their problem, not yours.

[sjrapid]

I'd echo the sporran, hose and belt comments (flashes seem less important)

Tartan + pleats + tasselled sporran seem to fit into the 'Ah - that's a kilt' shaped hole that most people have in their mental landscapes.

Best regards