Why should I wear a kilt?

[KiltNewbie]

Not sure the kilt is right for everyone. Some people might not feel right wearing one, or feel that a traditional kilt is not quite right for heritage reasons.

Some members are not kilt wearers, but enjoy seeing the highland attire, or the contemporary styles, or even just enjoy the site.

I enjoy looking at the great designs on many of the kilts, but it seemed more of a "religious" thing to me; or more or less "traditional to certain countries."

Either way it goes, wearing a kilt in public is not an option for me. Maybe to certain events that call for them.

[CMcG]

As Jock mentioned earlier, the kilt is first and foremost the national dress of Scotland.

For some people (regardless of ethnic background) it is a uniform, such as in some military regiments or in pipe bands. For others it has developed into a symbol of pan-Celtic identity, especially in the New World. This is a more recent development but Irish nationalists began promoting it in Ireland around the turn of the 20th century.

The kilt is also a stylish and comfortable piece of clothing, which is why they come in many varieties from full Highland regalia to non-traditional looking garments such as a Utilikilt.

A better question might be: why not wear a kilt? Answer that, then proceed to wear it at every other opportunity you like!

[KiltNewbie]

My question would be what prompted the question? With all respect meant but why are you here asking, Do you want to wear a kilt in the future? Or does sumone you know wear one? Or are you here to tell us we are all nuts and should wear trousers?
No disrespect intended but i am curious (Some would say nosey!) and if you wouldnt mind sharing the reasoning behind your question.

Now why do I wear a kilt? Beacuse i can, I like it its comfy a kilt is also my national attire but thats not why i wear mine, Well not the main reason. but its all i can think of exept that im nuts compleatly do-lally but then i supose thats a reason too.

Jordan

I'll make it short and sweet for 'ya.

I asked the question for the same reason you may wear a kilt - because I can.

The reasoning behind it; because I felt it was imperative for this forum to have a thread about why one should wear a kilt. I asked because I never really knew the whole point behind it other than the reasons I read:

• National Attire
• Special Events
• Comfortable
• Stylish
• Etc.

To say the least, it would be nice to know why an ordinary person would wear it. And, by the replies in this thread, I can make the assumption that people don't know why they wear it. However, for some, I can make the inference that it's a family tradition, it's within heritage/culture to do so; etc.

As Jock mentioned earlier, the kilt is first and foremost the national dress of Scotland.

For some people (regardless of ethnic background) it is a uniform, such as in some military regiments or in pipe bands. For others it has developed into a symbol of pan-Celtic identity, especially in the New World. This is a more recent development but Irish nationalists began promoting it in Ireland around the turn of the 20th century.

The kilt is also a stylish and comfortable piece of clothing, which is why they come in many varieties from full Highland regalia to non-traditional looking garments such as a Utilikilt.

A better question might be: why not wear a kilt? Answer that, then proceed to wear it at every other opportunity you like!

That's a great question - why not wear a kilt. I don't know why one shouldn't wear one, because I first don't have one.

[BruceBC]

Why wear a kilt? answer: because.

Try it and find your own answers - those will be the most informative.

[Zardoz]

Why wear a kilt? Because none of these women would have ever said "nice pants" to me!








And heritage of course!

[Macleod91]

Honestly the reason i wear the kilt is because is a very nice alternative to pants, its also my heritage and they look better then pants, add a bit of color and comfort.

[QMcK]

NewGuise:

I never actually thought of that - that my wearing a kilt might reflect badly on my family. It may well do. It's one thing if people think I'm weird, but I don't want to bring my family down.

And those things are probably said with your reputation, as well as theirs and those of other family members in mind.

And sorry, but dating someone of a different religion is just going to end in tears.

[NewGuise]

I never actually thought of that - that my wearing a kilt might reflect badly on my family. It may well do. It's one thing if people think I'm weird, but I don't want to bring my family down.

My son objected vehemently to the idea of my wearing a kilt at my wedding (a couple of years ago, to a guy from a different religious background, just by the way - a happy relationship that is more than a dozen years old). He recently looked at one of my kilts and spontaneously apologised for that objection. My entire extended family became fond of kilts the moment they saw me wear one. So ... no.

Family members and friends can take care of themselves. They are themselves, not you. You need first and foremost to be true to yourself.

[dutchy kilted]

Comfort. And starnge women ask about your underwear.

[McNulty]

I wear one to show my pride in my National Heritage (Irish/Scottish) and when worn to school to show cultural diversity. Plus it is a great garment for hiking and outdoor endeavors. And more importantly because I can and I like to wear the kilt.
Nulty