The Final Push!

[Daaaaang]

I don't know how you'd do it. All I can tell you is that I remember the first day I wore it downtown, and I got hundreds of complements from strangers. Even from cars at 30mph (yes, complements at 30mph, not insults).

I have to say, it hasn't taken much to get me into a kilt since!

Maybe if you tell a friend that you'll show up kilted to something or other, then there is a sense of obligation?

[The Wizard of BC]

Here are some hints and ideas I tell my customers.

1) Create a "special occasion". Set out an outfit, spend some time looking at it, perhaps a nice sweater with the kilt. Then plan an evening. Go to a movie, go to dinner, make this outing special. If you are used to wearing the kilt to special occasions then planning a special casual occasion will not be that different.

2) If you are have some friends who you go out with tell them you are going to wear your kilt and you all go together. There is comfort in numbers. Use this outing with friends as a buffer.

3) If you have a significant other that likes your kilt tell them you would like to go with them somewhere. An SO who likes your kilt can be a big boost to your confidence. And they can tell you about all the good comments that you get when you weren't looking.

4) Find someplace to go where you need to concentrate on what your doing and not on the kilt. I go to the library because in a room with books I can think of nothing else. It completely takes my mind off the idea that I am in my kilt.

5) Find an event like you have heard other X Markers talk about being kilt friendly. It's a little late for Highland Games but Scottish Country Dance, A Celtic themed club, or concert are always a good place to be with others in kilts and not have to worry about being the only one.

6) If you are within even a couple hours drive to a kilt night sponsored by a member, go.

No matter what you do, no matter where you go you will be noticed. That is one of the reasons we wear the kilt. Accept that and have fun with it. Remember, this should be fun.
And I know it's a daunting thought but trust in the comments of all the other members here when we say "you will get those good comments" and after even the first one all the uncertainty will go away. After the tenth or hundredth admiring look and comment you will find it really is fun.