Prom Kilted?

[KiltShot]

Oh, any ideas on how to present a good argument to my girlfriend that the kilt is a viable option? Unfortunately she is one of the .00001 percent of women that does not find the kilt attractive.

You have time to convince her or find one of the many girls who DO like the kilt.

[Redhawk]

After requesting to wear his Kilt to prom 4 months before hand ,and a couple interventions from his parents (small town life has it's uses) he finally got permission. He looked fantastic! The teachers were very impressed. I'd post a picture if I could figure out how!

[Kilted Hiker]

@ artificer, really? I have a hard time believing that my only two options are abandon the kilt, or leave my girl. Are women really impossible to change? I believe that with some persuasion I can get her to not only permit it, but like it.

[artificer]

@ artificer, really? I have a hard time believing that my only two options are abandon the kilt, or leave my girl. Are women really impossible to change? I believe that with some persuasion I can get her to not only permit it, but like it.

I'm not saying you SHOULD do either, but I will re-state what I said earlier.
Prom isn't about the guy.

Many girls dream their whole lives about prom and wedding (my wife wasn't one of those, T/G). You can try to sway her and might succeed, but a bitter prom date makes for a lousy night.

If she's the kind of person who HATES the kilt, and you want to have fun at the prom, you may have to leave it (or her, your choice) behind.

I don't know your girlfriend, she may be totally cool if you explain how important wearing the kilt is to you, that it's a cultural item, etc. LOTS of girls won't be cool about it if it doesn't fit into "what they have in mind". 'Alt' girls will probably be cooler about the kilt as it's less conventional.

I said what I said with an attempt at humour, but you may find that what I said is true, and not all that funny.

Simply remember this one sentence and everything will be fine.
Prom ISN'T about the guy.

[YoungLady]

I think it is an awesome idea...you'll surely be the guy with the most attention from the girls!
In my own personal experience, I think kilts are becoming more accepted as menswear now. Here in Canada anyway, there is a great push to respect all forms of cultural garb, kilts included.

[Nighthawk]

After some browsing on the internet, I found a web site called "The Scotland Yard" ,originally I had intended to rent the PC jacket,vest, and dress sporran from the Tartans Museum in Franklin, but they only have a package deal. The Scotland Yard have a option to just rent the vest, PC and sporran. Has anyone had any dealings with this site? Would this be a good idea? After all, if I have my own kilt, hose, (dont need a sgian dubh), and I would need to get my own bow tie to match my date, it doesnt make much sense to spend money for all these things.

Oh, any ideas on how to present a good argument to my girlfriend that the kilt is a viable option? Unfortunately she is one of the .00001 percent of women that does not find the kilt attractive.

I work with a lot of couples getting married. The Scotland Yard has mixed reviews from me- it's a hit or miss kind of place. These guys, on the other hand, cannot be beaten! http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/

As to your girlfriend finding the kilt to be a viable option for formal occasions, show her this gallery:

http://alldigitalphotoandvideo.smugm...54830144_PHDfE

It's from a wedding here in Colorado that I officiated a couple weeks ago. There are some beautiful pictures there! You can also go to my website at www.CoCelticWeddings.com for other galleries. Even further, you can look up Travis Butterworth on FaceBook and befriend me for even more wedding and formal photos!

Oh, and not to toot my own any more... Here's a picture of me in a semi formal kilted outfit. http://alldigitalphotoandvideo.smugm...54839632_STnUZ

Yeah, I'm a sexy beast- and SHORT compared to the groom, who was like 7.5 feet tall.

[CDNSushi]

I'm not saying you SHOULD do either, but I will re-state what I said earlier.
Prom isn't about the guy.

Respectfully, my friend, I disagree... And although I'm pretty sure I'll catch flak over this by just about everyone, I equally disagree with notions that weddings are only about the bride too.

For some, this may be the case. But I fail to understand why a man's wishes and desires are allowed to be crushed solely on the basis of his gender. Whether it's a prom or a wedding, for most of us, each of these are a once-in-a-lifetime thing, and having had enough once-in-a-lifetime things ruined for me by other people (although not in the sense of the two aforementioned examples) let me assure you that the fact that I'm a man doesn't make it SUCK any less and wish I would have done things differently.

This is precisely why my wife and I AGREED and compromised on all aspects of our wedding, and it's also precisely why we eloped in the end -- because parents were turning the whole affair into something it should have never been.

The best advice I can give, is do what will make your heart happy so that 20, 30, 40 or more years down the line you can look back at the event and say that you were truly happy to do what you did... If that means wearing a kilt, then do it. If it means compromising and wearing a suit with pants instead, so be it -- as long as you can be happy with your decision. Life is too short to let others dictate what should or shouldn't make us happy.

[Nighthawk]

Respectfully, my friend, I disagree... And although I'm pretty sure I'll catch flak over this by just about everyone, I equally disagree with notions that weddings are only about the bride too.

For some, this may be the case. But I fail to understand why a man's wishes and desires are allowed to be crushed solely on the basis of his gender. Whether it's a prom or a wedding, for most of us, each of these are a once-in-a-lifetime thing, and having had enough once-in-a-lifetime things ruined for me by other people (although not in the sense of the two aforementioned examples) let me assure you that the fact that I'm a man doesn't make it SUCK any less and wish I would have done things differently.

This is precisely why my wife and I AGREED and compromised on all aspects of our wedding, and it's also precisely why we eloped in the end -- because parents were turning the whole affair into something it should have never been.

The best advice I can give, is do what will make your heart happy so that 20, 30, 40 or more years down the line you can look back at the event and say that you were truly happy to do what you did... If that means wearing a kilt, then do it. If it means compromising and wearing a suit with pants instead, so be it -- as long as you can be happy with your decision. Life is too short to let others dictate what should or shouldn't make us happy.

As a wedding minister and coordinator, I agree with you completely! The nicest, most unique weddings are the ones where the bride and groom have equal say in what happens.

[Kilted Hiker]

@ artificer, I think I get what you are saying Fortunately, prom is not a huge deal for my girl.

@CDNSushi, I agree completely, word could not express how much your post explains my feelings. Compromise is key.

@ Nighthawk, thanks

[Jack Daw]

I have 2 things to add to the above advice. First off,



Second- as to a battle with administration, I am of the opinion that it's better to ask for forgiveness than permission. Don't mention it, don't make an issue out of it beforehand, just show up at your prom in a traditional and well turned out outfit, being as polite and respectful as possible.

Oh, and kilts are appropriate at any and all formal occasions, in the same way that Armani is. I would suggest you show us pictures of your outfit before prom and get some feedback, if that's possible. We are a helpful lot!!

Normally, I would agree wih this statement, but getting turned away at the door would spoil the evening. So, instead of asking permission, inform the admin what you intend to do.