Prom Kilted?

**Nighthawk** · 9th November 10, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

Having been on the forum through several of these kilt/prom discussions, I'd be really happy if just this once everything would work out to everybody's satisfaction. It'd be great if the girl loved the kilt and the school admins thought that it was a great idea and encouraged you to wear it.

I was chatting with a lady this past Friday who had gone on a trip to Africa to re-connect with her ancestry and took advantage of the trip to pick up some trad ethnic West African duds. Her pictures were fabulous and we both bemoaned the fact that folks don't just wear their ethnic garb more often and that everyone doesn't just dig it.

Best

AA

That is one of the biggest reasons that I started wearing the kilt full time. I think it's sad that so many of us have lost our roots, and that so few people understand how important our heritage is to those of us who still keep the traditions of our grandparents.

**MacHiram** · 9th November 10, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Nighthawk

That is one of the biggest reasons that I started wearing the kilt full time. I think it's sad that so many of us have lost our roots, and that so few people understand how important our heritage is to those of us who still keep the traditions of our grandparents.

Nighthawk, you are so correct. I would only wear my kilt to "special" events and things of that sort but I turned 45 last week and decided to wear it a lot more. Where I am, you don't see that many people in a kilt and I usually hear "where are you going"? and I tell them "no where, I just wear a kilt". That has changed! Now when I leave the house (except for work) 90% of the time, I'm in a kilt and don't plan on changing that!

Kilted Hiker: I wish you the best and hope 1. you do it or 2. they let you do it. As far as your girlfriend, she needs to be educated about what our herritage means to you. I was able to convince my son's fiance and when they get married (in a couple of years) the whole wedding party is kilted. Good luck, Lad!!

**Squeaky McMurdo** · 9th November 10, 02:03 PM

I ended up in the camp (against my will!) where my mom got to pick out every detail of my prom and wedding. It sucked. I would give anything to go back in time and tell her to stick it in her ear.

*sigh*

....wonders if nighthawk does vow renewals

**Kilted Hiker** · 9th November 10, 04:20 PM

I'd like to thank everyone who has replied to this thread, you all have helped greatly

I think, in summary I will: Contact the school administraion before hand, and have pictures of a kilt outfit simlilar to what I am going to wear. I think they will give it the thumbs up.

On the girlfriend front, I will ask her before hand, present a good reason to wear a kilt ( family heritage, comfort, personal preference) and see what she thinks.

Hopefully everything will work out! I will probably post pictures of my outfit before hand to get a final check from you guys.

**Nighthawk** · 9th November 10, 04:33 PM

Originally Posted by Squeaky McMurdo

I ended up in the camp (against my will!) where my mom got to pick out every detail of my prom and wedding. It sucked. I would give anything to go back in time and tell her to stick it in her ear.

*sigh*

....wonders if nighthawk does vow renewals

Yes he does!

Originally Posted by Bugbear

Yes, Squeaky, I think he does do vow renewals. He might even do an underwater vow renewal complete with harpoon dance ceremony.

Well, I don't dance...

Originally Posted by Kilted Hiker

I'd like to thank everyone who has replied to this thread, you all have helped greatly

I think, in summary I will: Contact the school administraion before hand, and have pictures of a kilt outfit simlilar to what I am going to wear. I think they will give it the thumbs up.

On the girlfriend front, I will ask her before hand, present a good reason to wear a kilt ( family heritage, comfort, personal preference) and see what she thinks.

Hopefully everything will work out! I will probably post pictures of my outfit before hand to get a final check from you guys.

I am of the opinion that in any committed relationship, respect of each other's personal beliefs and priorities is paramount. If she doesn't like it, she should concede to it for special occasions, even if not for everyday wear.

And yes, please do post pictures! We'll make sure you're a dashing young man, even if his sporran is hanging a little low...

...and not completely rediculous!

**Alan H** · 9th November 10, 09:44 PM

If she is concerned about what she can wear....this assumes that she doesn't have her dress picked out already....please note that the forum has a "lasses wear" thread, which has literally dozens of pictures of womens outfits that sport tartan.

**CDNSushi** · 9th November 10, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by Alan H

If she is concerned about what she can wear....this assumes that she doesn't have her dress picked out already....please note that the forum has a "lasses wear" thread, which has literally dozens of pictures of womens outfits that sport tartan.

Problem is, Alan, I don't know whether that thread exists anymore or not... I haven't seen it since the big site redesign. IF it still exists, I would recommend it get "stickied" to the top of the threads...

Jim