Contemporary vs Traditional

[Tim B]

II own and wear both. A traditional (if we mean tartan in this case) truly says, "Scottish Kilt" to most who see it. But if the tartan is something along the lines of a Wallace, Buchannan or such, something other than your Black Watch or Hunting Stewart variety, it certainly stands out in a crowd. Where as a contemprorary (single color cotton twill or the like) in the right environment, can almost blend in with the baggy cargo shorts crowd. So, I guess it depends on what you want to "say" about yourself. I think it all comes down to which you choose, where you wear it, and what the reaction of those around you are. A contemporary kilt at a St. Patrick's Day event may get you the same ridicule that an "in your face" tartan would get at a motorcycle rally. If the first worn kilt results in a negative experience, then that choice probably wasn't the best.

[Monkey@Arms]

A contemporary kilt at a St. Patrick's Day event may get you the same ridicule that an "in your face" tartan would get at a motorcycle rally. If the first worn kilt results in a negative experience, then that choice probably wasn't the best.

I've worn my olive UK original to San Francisco's St. Patrick's Day parade and festival, and got nothing but compliments. I'm pretty sure I've read accounts of forum members wearing tartan kilts to biker gatherings with the same result. Most people are cool with kilts of any variety, and those who have issues generally can't tell one from the other.

Best regards

Jake