Does your wife/girlfriend like the kilt?

[rodandy]

No, my wife of 34 years does not like the kilt. It's only in the last year or so that I've finally started to wear the kilt, so it's yet another in the long list of things she didn't bargain for when she said "For better or worse..." (over the road truck driving, Navy career, etc...)

The kilt is OK for the Highland Games, (which we attended for the first time last year and she enjoyed enough we are planning to go again this year) and OK for some special occasions, but definitely NOT OK to wear to the office.

My kids think I'm daft.

My parents don't know, haven't seen me in a kilt yet.

[R. Anderson]

She hates it with a passion. Sad really because I'm thinking of getting another one very soon. When I told her I was getting one 3 years ago she was not too thrilled, but once it arrived she was very unhappy.

[GreenDragon]

My wife can't stand my kilt wearing. She think's I rock the kilt for attention, which isn't the case. She thinks it's odd and until the kids are "old enough to understand" she doesn't want me wearing it around them.

My kids find it fascinating, though. On the occasions where I've not been sneaky enough (on purpose?) to evade the little hellions they're eyes got huge. My son's soon to be 4. His first reaction to my Irish National kilt was "Dad, what is that?" My daughter just turned 2, she loves the bright green of the IN. My other kilt being Black Watch, not so bright in color (i didn't have to explain that here, lol)

[Andy]

OK....I'm going to attempt to explain why my wife has no problem with me wearing a kilt. And without getting too graphic, I will warn you that it is of a somewhat "adult situation"....hopefully, I won't get banned....

The first time I ever wore a kilt was at my nightclub that I supervise. It was during our Halloween party, so of course, the club was packed. My wife doesn't usually come to the club except for a few times during the year. She and a friend came out that Halloween Night and had a few drinks. Nonetheless, my wife would see me walking around amongst all the other costumed patrons throughout the night. As it happened, I had to break up a fight between "Jason" and a "Clown"...not a real easy thing to do when regimented. However, I managed to toss both guys out and kept my Scottish "modesty". Guess the sight of me taking care of business was a little too much for my now slightly tipsy wife to handle. Needless to say, I know all the "hidden places" in my nightclub - public and not-so-public - and we had our own "Highland Games" so to speak ;)....

And while that night definately had it's "perks", there was one little drawback as a result of my shenanigans - my wife is now pretty persistant about me being un-regimented whenever I kilt at work now....not the worst of things I suppose....

[thescot]

Andy, Andy, Andy. You rascal, you.

We are all now officially jealous of you.

Thanks for a great story. And, yeah; small price to pay for the convenience of wearing a kilt with your wife's approval.

[Arizona Scot]

I can honestly say that my wife does not like the kilt, in fact when I attend kilt nights or other functions kilted she will not go with me. Which is okay I won't go to her scrapbooking parties so it evens out.

[Old Hippie]

Does your wife/girlfriend go nuts for the kilt?

My wife decided I needed a UK Mocker, so she bought me one as an early Christmas present a few years ago. The very first time I wore it was when I picked it up (anybody remember Uncle Otto and his way of dressing you right in the storefront window at the old store?). Seattle is about halfway between where we live and where my parents lived at the time. Getting the last half of the trip was "distracting" because Penny was even more thrilled with the kilt than she thought she'd be. ("Don't do that when I'm trying to change lanes, dear...")

She's always been very supportive. Ummm...I mean morally. But then, we both know how we are. We encourage each other's enthusiasms (particularly the ones that don't cost money or that lead to long-term happiness) because everybody needs to explore and expand their heads. Large purchases like kilts require a bit of negotiation, but as long as the bills are covered and there's money being saved, a new item of clothing now and again is OK.

[dowofbuchanan]

well i think my girl likes em ... cuz she bought me one about 10 mins ago ... no she thinks they are hot and she too had ideas regarding the ease of access. she says its fine to wear in public so long as i have a pop up blocker for kilt checks

[Kiltboy]

Partner loves 'em.
Family tolerates 'em.
In-laws question 'em, politely.
Neighbors expect me to wear 'em.

[csbdr]

my wife LOVES seeing me in a kilt. Very fortunate, as I am officially a JUNKIE!