Kilts in the Office

[KyleCity]

Thanks for all the support! I'm a computer trainer in a large law firm in Manhattan and really hoped it wouldn't be a big thing. Here's the basic text of what I requested of our director of administration (who makes the final decision), just in case you want to give it a shot! Basically, he said "I don't see a problem with this at this time...we encourage diversity in our firm..." etc...

"I'm of Scottish descent. As such, I am seeking your consent to wear a proper, traditional kilt on the following 7 annual holidays below, celebrating on either Friday or Monday as appropriate for a weekend holiday:

January 25 – Burns Night, Scotland's second national holiday (honoring Robert Burns)
March 17 – St. Patrick's Day
April 6 – National Tartan Day in USA
October 2 – My Birthday
November 30 – St. Andrew's Day (Patron Saint of Scotland)
December 24 – Christmas Eve
December 31 – Hogmanay, New Year's Eve

When I wear a kilt in public, I always receive positive reactions – it quickly becomes a non-issue. I often receive compliments from both men and women. This has, of course, nothing to do with cross-dressing, rather it is my desire to publicly acknowledge my heritage (and to be quite comfortable at the same time). The kilt, in its many forms, is a traditional masculine garment. Attached is a photo of me in a kilt from last Fall."

[puffer]

And that's the best way to look at it. What do you normally wear with your trousers? That's what to wear with your kilt. If you normally don't wear a tie, do the same with a kilt. Although a kilt dresses up very nicely, you don't have to.

This is also my "take" See below

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...hp?albumid=193 http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...hp?albumid=194 http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/a...hp?albumid=192

Puffer

[Sir William]

I've worn a kilt to the office many times and my basic rule of thumb is that I wear what I would wear if I had on trousers instead. My current boss has no real objections as long I have do not have any meetings scheduled outside the building (I sometimes have to meet with high-level government officials). I have found that a kilt jacket, if wearing a tie, helps the overall effect.

My general experience has been one of acceptance, particularly by female co-workers.

[Nighthawk]

I'm happy for you. Going less formal seams to me the right way. This way you're just saying "I'm dress as usual but kilted. Nothing special."

Exactly. I more or less take the same attitude, although my employers and I made a deal- if I wanted to wear my kilts, I can wear them as often as I like (and I wear them daily) but I couldn't wear anything more casual than a polo shirt with them. I used to wear the occasional Iron Maiden t shirt, so I had to give that up so I could go kilted. My employers are very culturally minded, and they have often gotten compliments from clients. There was one client who was taking a tour, came into my office, and said "Wow! I never thought about wearing my kilt to work!" My company owner said to him "You wear those things?!?!" He said that he has Scots ancestry and has two, and was considering a Utilikilt. I've overheard clients commenting that I ad an extra touch of class to the office as well.

So to get back to the heart of my response here... I say yes! Just wear what you would normally. The kilt is such a beautiful and classy garment that it will take care of itself.

[Jack Daw]

I'm expending too much personal energy trying to avoid jealousy that I cannot respond to your question.

[GMan]

While sitting, a lot of people do not know that I am Kilted unless I stand. Yet I also work out of my house, so it is a non issue.

[KiltedHuntsman]

Meh. I'm an engineer (civilian employee) working for the Navy. My management doesn't care when I wear a kilt to the office, the women love it, and only a few of the guys accuse me of pulling a Klinger.

I wear a nice Blue Lovat Argyll with dress shirt and tie, plain leather Sporran. Looks very professional.

[Panzer]

Well, I'm a Butcher and wearing a kilt to work is just a bad idea all the way around. Plus MANY health codes that I would be breaking... Oh well... At least I can go kilted when I DJ.

[Jake_S]

I tried going kilted to the office once, but I was in the front door for about 2 minutes before I was "invited" to see HR. Needless to say that was the only time I've gone kilted.


Jake

[McNulty]

Jake S.
Bummer! Don't you just hate it when the ill-informed and uneducated have control. I feel for you.
Nulty