Please explain...

[Makeitstop]

I wear a kilt because I care about "the lads" and want them to be free. And because cops frown on public nudity.

Seriously. Pants + my reproductive organs = "ow!" and that means I need some sort of manskirt. Anything too long is going to be awkward at times, and anything too short is going to have modesty problems. So the best compromise is somewhere around the knee. And because I need freedom of movement, pleats are very useful. That's pretty much going to be a kilt. Sure, there are other MUGs I could wear, but none that are as practical, attractive, and comfortable.

I am not affiliated with any clan and I have no clue exactly where my Scottish ancestors were from, nor do I particularly care. I don't wear a kilt for the sake of some long dead ancestor I know nothing about. I wear the kilt for my own sake. Because I like it.

It makes more sense to me (I repeat, to me) to wear a kilt because I think the colors are pretty than because someone else decided that that particular tartan (no matter how godawful ugly it may be) is the one I'm supposed to wear.

I prefer solid colors in all my clothing. That's what I feel most comfortable wearing. I have one tartan kilt and another to come as soon as my cheap, lazy brother gets off his **** and orders it already (I may very well have to wait until next christmas) and why did I choose them? Because SWK thrifties only come in tartans. If I had the money, I probably would have foregone the SWKs in favor of UKs and the like.

As for materials, wool is hot, expensive and requires dry cleaning. I am happy with cotton in it's various forms and blends, as well as any other practical, durable material that is not going to break the bank. Whatever works, I'm not picky.

And personally, I like pockets. Big ones. Lots of them. The more the better. I carry tons of stuff, and I don't like hauling a bag or purse around. It's either pockets or juggling.

So let's review:
I need some kind of kilt. I am not really concerned with tradition or heritage. I like solid colors. I'm not picky about materials. I really like pockets.

So there you have it. The contemporary kilt is simply the practical clothing choice to meet my needs. Why would I wear anything else?


Oh, and I've seen that hot topic kilt. I wouldn't be caught dead in that monstrosity.

[RobertsonII]

Oh, and I've seen that hot topic kilt. I wouldn't be caught dead in that monstrosity.

Thank you .

[macwilkin]

I am not affiliated with any clan and I have no clue exactly where my Scottish ancestors were from, nor do I particularly care. I don't wear a kilt for the sake of some long dead ancestor I know nothing about. I wear the kilt for my own sake. Because I like it.

Just as long as you respect the decision of those of us who do choose to honour our ancestors, sir.

Todd

[Makeitstop]

Just as long as you respect the decision of those of us who do choose to honour our ancestors, sir.

Todd

Absolutely. I was speaking only for myself.