The kilt at work, finally

**TheSp8** · 4th August 08, 03:57 PM

Looks pretty good to me. We did a staff ride to the TX Ranger Museum in Waco and the Commander authorized civilian attire. I wore my SWK Black Watch, an orange shirt, and scrunched down hose with hiking shoes. I was still the best turned out I think. A month ago, we had a change of command for the Region (medical units are set up different) and the outgoing Commander wanted to know why I didn't show up in a kilt. As long as the Commander approves I could care less what others at work think. What is the badge in the middle? I'm having trouble making it out.

YMOS,
Tony

**jbaker42j** · 4th August 08, 04:02 PM

Looks good! That womans statement is pretty sad....the US Armed Forces are pretty diverse, you would think she would be so ignorant.

**Rigged** · 4th August 08, 08:41 PM

You look right fine! Your female co-worker is a moron.

**Monkey@Arms** · 4th August 08, 09:56 PM

Congrats on wearing your kilt to work. Nice outfit, I would push the sgian further down into the hose, if you wanted a traditional look.

Best regards,

Jake

**Panzer** · 4th August 08, 10:04 PM

Very nicely turned out look!!!! Having served in the Army myself, I can understand why some people just flat out refuse to look at or try anything new. I wish that I could wear my kilt to my day job, but I'm a butcher and health codes won't allow it... But at night when I DJ... Different story....

**Balaamsass51** · 5th August 08, 03:44 AM

Excellent! Looking good. I agree that after you wear your kilt a few more times most comments will cease (exept for the positive ones of course).

Matt

**Dixiecat** · 5th August 08, 06:12 AM

Originally Posted by Ugly Bear

For a standard comeback to such a statement, I recommend the following:

"Fine. NOW I'm 'insert STUPID comment here'."

Because, y'know, that's exactly what it comes down to.

Don't you think that's a little extreme? Comments like that prove that not every man is irresistible in a kilt.

A standard "I'm sorry you think so." with a quick about face, is much more appropriate for the workplace in which the OP works. And, matches his smart attire.

To the OP, grats and you looked great.

**Ugly Bear** · 6th August 08, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by Dixiecat

Don't you think that's a little extreme? Comments like that prove that not every man is irresistible in a kilt.

A standard 'insert PC, wussy remark here' with 'insert spineless avoidance here', is much more appropriate for the workplace in which the OP works.

Well, you are, of course, correct. Your approach is definitely more conducive to a working environment. You sure showed me up. It must feel good being you.

**Drillagent** · 6th August 08, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by TheSp8

What is the badge in the middle? I'm having trouble making it out.

Thanks for all the positive comments. It's really encouraging, and just reinforces my determination to continue kilted casual Fridays. The badges, for those who want to know, are from bottom to top, the Army Drill Sergeant badge, the Combat Action Badge, and the MacGregor Clan Badge that I wore under my body armor. They're all heavy (esp the drill badge) and I got several compliments on those alone. Again, thanks for all the support. Another great reason to belong to the rabble.