Contemporary vs. Traditional Kilt Perceptions?

[Bugbear]

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It's not typical that some one is comfortable enough to criticize a stranger about their mode of dress, but more are comfortable in complimenting.

Welcome to X Marks the Scot.

Don't forget that people may be laughing at those who don't quite fit in in their way of dress. In another thread ridicule was said to be "The Perfect Crime..."
Here's a link to the post which is in a thread about white tie events in a kilt.
https://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/showthread.php?p=500413
And I'm just joking with you a little. That post is by MacMillan of Rathdown, and he is a very knoledgable member of the forum. Hope you enjoy it here.

[Semiomniscient]

Hehe...
It's true though. If you follow the rules, you don't really get that much attention. I think the whole reason some things are done is because it's breaking the rules... (leather kilts for example). They look like they're worn for shock effect. :-)

[sharpdressedscot]

Yeah, but sometimes breaking the rules is a fun thing to do!! Muahahaha!!

Besides I love to have a leather kilt!

[Semiomniscient]

Sure, people love leather pants too. But you won't catch me wearing any! ;-)
I also think there might be a difference between rule breaking and not playing by the rules. For instance, someone wearing a ultilikilt doesn't have to follow any of the Highland Dress "rules" because they aren't wearing Highland dress, so it's all a matter of whatever they want, unconstrained even by tradition.