My kilt program

[KiltedBrewer]

I realized the other day that I now own three kilts (SWK standard McLaren, khaki Sportkilt, and an X-kilt) and I rarely wear them. Not because I'm nervous or anything, I just never think of them. So to give my kilts the prominent place they deserve in my wardrobe, I'm going kilted at least one day a week from here on out.

I'm sure lots of other people have done similar things, but I've never heard of them and I thought that this may give other infrequent kilters an idea.

Today was my first kilt day so I strapped on my SWK and headed out. I had three notable comments.

The first was from the bank teller. She asked, "What are you doing in your kilt today?" I've never been asked that and I wasn't quite sure how to answer. I mumbled out, "Going to the bank and some other errands." I didn't mean to be rude, but I didn't expect that question.

Second, I was at the library and a woman came up to me to say, "I never thought a man could wear a skirt and make it look so masculine." I was so flattered that I didn't bother to tell her that it's a kilt.

The third comment was really odd. I was at a store that sells bulk herbs and spices. A lady walked over to me and said she couldn't believe I'd wear a kilt on such a cold day. (It was 17F here with windchills in the single digits.) Before I could answer, she launched into a rant about nylons and how it had to be a man who invented them. Women have to wear them and they're too expensive and they run the first time you wear them and they're uncomfortable and you'll never see a man having to wear them. I was speechless as she left the store still railing against nylons. Yikes!

All in all it was a good first weekly kilt day. I hope this idea may help others wear their kilts more!

David

[ChattanCat]

Yikes, stay clear of that nut bar.

[Kiltman]

Today was my first kilt day so I strapped on my SWK and headed out. I had three notable comments.

Don't think I've ever had that many in one day, congrats.
The first was from the bank teller. She asked, "What are you doing in your kilt today?" I've never been asked that and I wasn't quite sure how to answer. I mumbled out, "Going to the bank and some other errands." I didn't mean to be rude, but I didn't expect that question.

Darn if I can think of anything to say.

Second, I was at the library and a woman came up to me to say, "I never thought a man could wear a skirt and make it look so masculine." I was so flattered that I didn't bother to tell her that it's a kilt.

Wow, would I have loved to hear that one!

The third comment was really odd. I was at a store that sells bulk herbs and spices. A lady walked over to me and said she couldn't believe I'd wear a kilt on such a cold day. (It was 17F here with windchills in the single digits.) Before I could answer, she launched into a rant about nylons and how it had to be a man who invented them. Women have to wear them and they're too expensive and they run the first time you wear them and they're uncomfortable and you'll never see a man having to wear them. I was speechless as she left the store still railing against nylons. Yikes!

All in all it was a good first weekly kilt day. I hope this idea may help others wear their kilts more!

David

Thank goodness we don't have to wear them.
Thanks for the blow-by-blow.

[Bugbear]

I'm one of those "almost never wear a kilt" people. I have taken to steaming the kilt and doing all the kilt care things once a week in place of wearing it.

[KiltedBrewer]

I'm one of those "almost never wear a kilt" people. I have taken to steaming the kilt and doing all the kilt care things once a week in place of wearing it.

One day I'd like to have a 16oz hand sewn kilt in the Malcolm tartan (my last name.) Even though I've already got approval from my wife once we can fit it into the budget, I want to make sure that if I spend that much on a kilt, that I'll actually wear it as part of my normal wardrobe. My kilt program is scientifically designed to make kilt wearing a regular habit of mine so I can justify the expense of a tank to myself.

David

[Bugbear]

Don't worry, when I get a tank, or any kilt in my tartan, I will wear it quite a bit; even if that means putting it on for a walk or what ever.

[Captain Karrot]

...she launched into a rant about nylons and how it had to be a man who invented them. Women have to wear them and they're too expensive and they run the first time you wear them and they're uncomfortable and you'll never see a man having to wear them. I was speechless as she left the store still railing against nylons. Yikes!

I've actually had a couple of comments regarding nylons or pantyhose recently too...very strange.

[The Wizard of BC]

Well,,,,I remember the days when I was in High School in Minnesota playing football. It was at the same time that Joe Nameth was with the Jets and announced that Panty Hose were worn by Pro Players when games were played in sub-zero temps.
We all gave it a try and found that those things really did keep you warm. Sort of like long johns without the bulk.
But then again everyone on the team had to shave their legs too because the medical tape would just rip it out when taken off.

Now I wear a skirt and have a purse around my waist. What next do you think?

[Bugbear]

Well,,,,I remember the days when I was in High School in Minnesota playing football. It was at the same time that Joe Nameth was with the Jets and announced that Panty Hose were worn by Pro Players when games were played in sub-zero temps.
We all gave it a try and found that those things really did keep you warm. Sort of like long johns without the bulk.
But then again everyone on the team had to shave their legs too because the medical tape would just rip it out when taken off.

Now I wear a skirt and have a purse around my waist. What next do you think?

Hmmm...

[The Barry]

Thanks for the play-by-play Brewer, the more you wear your kilt, the more you'll get used to the brazen questions that you'll be fielding.

Congrats, and keep on kilting!