I just want to kilt casual

[Brian07663NJ]

I respect the fact the a lot of guys love the flashes, hose, sporrans, etc...

I just don't get into it.

Curious what the general thoughts are about just wearing a kilt, boots and scrunched down cotton socks. I just enjoy wearing it for the fun, freedom and comfort it provides.

[McMurdo]

If that's how you feel kilt on. Nobody should tell you how things must be worn, it's your kilt wear it for yourself.

[BearMinister]

...wearing a kilt, boots and scrunched down cotton socks

That's what I mostly wear during the summer. I always wear sporran, because I don't own a kilt with pockets, but flashes and fancier jackets, vests etc. I leave for formal occasions.

[Brian07663NJ]

because airfare seems to be reasonable at the moment I decided to fly to San Francisco for a long weekend (I live in NYC) was considering flying with a backpack and no luggage but only with my kilt. Even considering bringing no pants so I can't back out on the fun of just wearing the kilt for the weekend but I want to be light and casual without the extras.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I, for one, don't see "hose, flashes and sporran" as incompatible with casual kilting. One can wear all those things and still be in casual dress. In fact, I consider what I have on today -- polo shirt, kilt, brown leather belt, brown leather sporran, hose & garters, brown leather shoes -- to be a rather generic "casual" kilting outfit.

You need a sporran to keep your goodies about you because (with the exception of some contemporary styles) kilts are sans pockets!

You need garters to keep your hose from slipping. And while you don't strictly need hose, it is part of the "Highland dress" style to wear kilt hose with the kilt.

Now, if you want to substitute hose and garters with boots and socks, that's fine. It's a valid contemporary style. But I still think some kind of sporran is in order. To me and many others, the kilt just looks "naked" without a sporran. Plus it is functional.

Bear in mind there is a wide range of sporrans, from very simple to very extravagant, so perhaps you can find a simple, functional style that you like.

[The Guy in the Kilt at UC]

I wear it that way too. I'll go both ways. I guess it depends on the activity. Hiking? Boots & scrunched hose. Business meeting? Smart wear and flashes. Wedding? Full kit...

[Panache]

I, for one, don't see "hose, flashes and sporran" as incompatible with casual kilting. One can wear all those things and still be in casual dress. In fact, I consider what I have on today -- polo shirt, kilt, brown leather belt, brown leather sporran, hose & garters, brown leather shoes -- to be a rather generic "casual" kilting outfit...

Brian,

I agree with Matt. There is far more than one casual look. It is a range of looks based on what you are doing and who you are doing them with.

If you only like to wear your kilts with hiking boots and scrunched down hose that's fine. But you can have a wide variety of casual looks without being dressy or formal.

Check out this photo thread

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/1...691/index.html

Hope this is of help

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[Wompet]

... just wearing a kilt, boots and scrunched down cotton socks...

Add a sporran (daywear leather or Stillwater Nightstalker nylon) and I've worn that same outfit as casual.

[Am Bàrd]

I tend to go sans sporran when I'm around the house as I don't need to carry anything. I don't view flashes as necessary either, though I do wear hose if I'm not barefoot.

[ChubRock]

I myself am a causal kilt wearer as well. I like the pockets and the comfy cargo-shorts like wearability. Your kilt experience is your experience. I think as many others have before me, that you start in what is comfortable and then grow into a more traditional kilt so you have choices. I am saving for a heavyweight 16oz wool kilt and expect to wear it casually (work, out on the town, dinners, etc) than ever getting dressed up. It all starts somewhere.

Kilt on brother!