The usual problem

[Archangel]

Of course, there is the question of how well you react to the extra attention.

I don't know, I have it easy. Wear a nice shirt to go have supper with my wife, change to a black t-shirt (not always) and go to the goth-punk club with me daughter and her friends. Same kilt. Getting older and "growing up" are not the same thing.

But, you have to live where you are.

[canawler]

I can't offer any advice since my wife likes kilts but I can say that we have been having basically monthly kilt nights in the southern PA / central MD / Baltimore / DC area. I believe there's one in the planning stages for January right now. Keep watching the Kilt Nights section for more info.

[Thunderbolt]

Hmm, this is a problem that would be difficult to correct. Not sure how I'd handle it.

So, to add to the subject;

For someone who is going through this now, looking back, what were the sign and what would you have done differently? If anything?

T.

[Roan Carter]

"but they are just garments."

I hear that said on this board all the time in this context ... but if it were truth, we wouldn't be wearing the things against the wishes of so many others. The kilt is a tradition worthy of our protection. It just becomes an issue when it conflicts with the interests of the family.

All I can advise is to hang in there until your unusual clothes become the usual. You have the backing of many, even if they don't make themselves known. Also, your ability to coordinate appropriate kilt outfits will improve in time and make you look better as a result. Don't give anyone's taunting the time of day, if you believe wearing the kilt is the right thing to do in your situation.

My family approved at first, and then dissaproved when they realized I would wear my kilts daily. I don't know how it is that I have been able to continue doing this while other kilties were deterred from their habbit. I was just persistant and maybe a bit irreverant when they bit hard on the issue. I can count two dinners with my family that I missed over the issue.

Weigh out your situation over time and it will become clear what is right for you. If you have to put the kilts away except for special days just to keep the peace, it's understandable.

[Coemgen]

Well, in the absence of knowledge of the background to your situation, I'd recommend having a nice, long chat with the parties involved. Address their concerns, and calmly express your outrage, making it clear that their actions were unacceptable.

As far as pressing charges or borrowing other kilts to "spite" the culprits, or any other retaliatory action, I don't really have anything to say, since I don't know the full extent of your situation.

However, whatever you do, I would recommend proceeding slowly, carefully, and thoughtfully. Festina lente, as they say.

Also, to quote the Klingons, "Revenge is a dish best served cold."