Wearing a kilt to work. Underwear or Not?

[Presidential33]

As I have mentioned in previous posts on unrelated issues, I have just ordered my first Black Watch Kilt and I would like to be able to wear it to work (an office).

This may be a weird question but I was wondering how much the "going commando" or "regimental" rule applies to everyday kilt wearing.

My desk is covered by a front partition and I am mostly sitting there all day (as in I have no latters to climb) but would it be morally wrong not to wear any underwear under a kilt when going to work?

Or is this a matter of etiquette that must be respected. Would I be insulting the Scottish Kilt Gods if I wore underwear. Or is going to a workplace a sufficient reason to wear some...?

[Jordan]

What you wear when you wear the kilt is up to you totaly full stop end of. Do what you want.

[Tobus]

Jordan is right. Do what you think is best.

For me personally, going regimental is the way I wear my kilts, no matter where they're being worn. That's just my choice, and it includes wearing it to the office (which has only been once, I admit).

As long as you learn to properly sit, stand up, kneel down, etc., without exposing yourself, it's nobody's business.

[Azrobert]

I would suggest that you ask yourself this question.. If I were female wearing a skirt,should I wear underwear?
Now, if you are the manager of the business and someone accidentally flashes another employee or a customer, should that person be fired?
I am a manager in a large American corporation. I can tell you there would be no option. the person not using good judgement about what to wear to work would be terminated immediately.

[xena]

What you wear when you wear the kilt is up to you totaly full stop end of. Do what you want.

Absolutely. The ONLY people who have to wear kilts regimental style are soldiers who are wearing as part of their uniform.

The general rule is, going regimental is required only of those in actually in Regiments.

Civvies can wear the kilt however they want.

But, yeah, often I quietly recommend undies in anything but a hanging out in a pub, or maybe hiking, situation.

[YoungMan]

If you're at work, wear something under the kilt. You never know what could happen, and discretion being the better part. There's nothing manly or gentlemanly in my opinion about flashing a coworker, even accidently, when precaution against such is so easy.

[xman]

What you wear when you wear the kilt is up to you totaly full stop end of. Do what you want.

Ditto that.

the person not using good judgement about what to wear to work would be terminated immediately.

Ditto that too.

[Presidential33]

Is it really that easy to flash somebody with a Kilt? I mean you would really have to intentionally lift it all the way up, no?

Or does it just fly up with the least amount of wind?

[Scott West]

First: Welcome to XMTS!!

To your question: I agree with the Rabble, do as you see fit. However, IMHO, your kilt will thank you in the long run as body oils, etc. tend to affect the fabric after awhile. Also, if your Black Watch will be a Stillwater (SW) Heavyweight the wool can be a tad scratchy - multiply THAT by sitting on it for 8 hours at work! Trust me; I have a SW heavyweight Black Stewart. Anyway, if you choose to wear undergarments, darker colors are recommended.

[Tobus]

Is it really that easy to flash somebody with a Kilt? I mean you would really have to intentionally lift it all the way up, no?

Or does it just fly up with the least amount of wind?

Depends on the kilt. A lightweight, low-yardage kilt could be blown up in the back in a stiff wind. Hopefully your sporran will keep it down in the front.

A heavy (16 ounce or more) 8-yard kilt, though, won't get blown up unless you're in a tornado or hurricane. Or in a freakishly odd place where the wind is tunneled into an updraft.

The main risk for exposure is when sitting, standing up, or bending over. And like I said, if you learn how to do it right, it's no worry.

Also, make sure co-workers don't get any ideas of horseplay like lifting your kilt or using mirrors or anything else juvenile.