"That's not a real kilt"

[Kilted in the OC]

I have run into a few out there who turn their noses down at anyone who would wear anything but a traditional kilt, but overall, I have been accepted by most regardless of my kilt choice. To step away from being the norm (baggy shorts) and instead wear something that sets you apart from the crowd is my choice. Be it one of my Utilikilts, or a more traditional look like my Campbell tartan from Sportkilts, I am simply over it and just enjoy the freedom that they both give. I am considering the purchase of an ancient Campbell kilt that runs a bit more for those special occasions, but for daily wear I am set and happy with what I've got.

[BroosterB1]

The other day I was wearing my Canvas Buzz Kidder and a woman (who turned out to be from the Isle of Sky area) came up to me and stated "that's a fine practical workman's kilt". Not sure what this all means, but at least one native Scot didn't think it was anything other than a kilt. (this despite the fishnet hose and the leather bustier )

[Swampthing]

Kilts are not sports cars!

[SteveB]

I drive a two seater, but I would never call it a sports car. It may only be able to squeeze two in the cabin, but with ten twenty-two inch tires, and standing twelve feet off the pavement, it is not a sports car. Even without its fifty-three foot long companion, it would not be good on the curves at Indy.

Now back on topic.

For what this friend seems to be after, along with the hand sewn eight yarder, he will need a Braemer waiscoat and jacket, coloured hose, garter ties, NOT tartan flashes, tie, gillies, day sporran, and Glenngarry, NOT flat cap, matching hardware (cap badge, kilt pin, and sgian dubh).
If the gent wishes to wear traditional Highland attire, that should be welcomed and encouraged.

Slainte

[Jock Scot]

I rather think that many will agree with your friend, particularly from Scotland. In the end though it is a matter of choice, for us all.

My comments above could be read in a way to make it sound as though we Scots are rather "snooty" and I did not mean that at all-----well not much anyway!

Let me explain. Most Scots know absolutely nothing about "the modern style" of kilt,they have no idea that people outside Scotland are remotely interested in kilts, yet alone actually wanting to wear them----I did not, until finding this site-----so it is hardly surprising that anything other than the traditional kilt is what they know. Hamish and Cessnatowser are two of a very small number of people this side of the pond who know about "the modern kilt". The Scots also have no idea about the skilled kilt makers dotted around the world either, so please don't get the idea that the Scots are being too "Snooty".

Please remember that anyone who has been on this website for more than a week will know more about kilts and the kilt wearing WORLD than the "average Scot" who's kilt wearing knowledge stretches from one wedding to the next! Not only that ,but once the kilt is safely put away in the wardrobe, that is the last they think about kilts until the morning of the next wedding.I am generalising, of course, but nevertheless I will be not far out.

[Paul Henry]

Hamish and Cessnatowser are two of a very small number of people this side of the pond who know about "the modern kilt". .

Sorry Jock but this just isn't true, there are lots and lots of people this side of the pond who know about the modern kilt, indeed there is more than one company reasonably successfully making them.

You are right that many Scots only wear a traditional kilt for weddings and the like, but outside of your area Scotland I really think you would find a growing knowledge or acceptance of modern kilts.

but very glad to see you able to post again

[Jock Scot]

Sorry Jock but this just isn't true, there are lots and lots of people this side of the pond who know about the modern kilt, indeed there is more than one company reasonably successfully making them.

You are right that many Scots only wear a traditional kilt for weddings and the like, but outside of your area Scotland I really think you would find a growing knowledge or acceptance of modern kilts.

but very glad to see you able to post again

Thank you for the good wishes, I really must get out more it seems. Alright I conceed that my knowledge of kilt wearing fashions are limited to Scotland(ish) and I am not too old to stand corrected! However, I still reckon that few in Scotland will know anything about modern kilts, certainly up here in the highlands!

[Tartan Hiker]

My comments above could be read in a way to make it sound as though we Scots are rather "snooty" and I did not mean that at all-----well not much anyway!

Let me explain. Most Scots know absolutely nothing about "the modern style" of kilt,they have no idea that people outside Scotland are remotely interested in kilts, yet alone actually wanting to wear them----I did not, until finding this site-----so it is hardly surprising that anything other than the traditional kilt is what they know. Hamish and Cessnatowser are two of a very small number of people this side of the pond who know about "the modern kilt". The Scots also have no idea about the skilled kilt makers dotted around the world either, so please don't get the idea that the Scots are being too "Snooty".

Please remember that anyone who has been on this website for more than a week will know more about kilts and the kilt wearing WORLD than the "average Scot" who's kilt wearing knowledge stretches from one wedding to the next! Not only that ,but once the kilt is safely put away in the wardrobe, that is the last they think about kilts until the morning of the next wedding.I am generalising, of course, but nevertheless I will be not far out.

Jock,
First, welcome back and continued best wishes for complete recovery.

Next, the mods were discussing closing this thread as it was consistently running off the rails and not really developing any new information. Then your post appeared and, speaking for myself, I think this is a great summation of why there is so much misunderstanding around here between the "traditionalists" and other subgroups represented on XMTS. Thank you for this insight.

[zeeew]

Hello

As one who once thought along the lines of your friend, I too thought the new styles werent a "real kilt". It took me a year or so of wearing the "real" kilt to be comfortable with the thought of wearing a lighter nonwool kilt. It sounds like your friend is looking for a traditional wool kilt, probably tartan, probly with lots of pleats and probly expensive. It took me weeks of looking at tartans to finally make a choice and commit to spending so much money for my first kilt. Sure, now its "just one more kilt in my closet", but it was a big decision for the first one.
Are others styles a kilt? Sure, but there are different styles for a reason. I agree with Steve Ashton, help him find the style he is looking for. Later he may expand to accept, maybe even wear other styles, but sounds like he is currently thinking how I first did, and right now, traditional is what he is after. Though I now wear my casual kilt far more than the wool, I see where he is coming from.

Eric

[Nighthawk]

Best regards,

Jake

Monkey!! I wasn't going to respond to this thread... but that is the funniest thing I have seen in a long time!

The other day I was wearing my Canvas Buzz Kidder and a woman (who turned out to be from the Isle of Sky area) came up to me and stated "that's a fine practical workman's kilt". Not sure what this all means, but at least one native Scot didn't think it was anything other than a kilt. (this despite the fishnet hose and the leather bustier )

That sounds so hot!