My wife scoffs...

[Matt Richards]

I did learn a bit about what colors I should avoid wearing, like bright orange or yellow, from her, so...

So no Buchanan tartan?

[rtc872]

Ann the pleater saver of marriages! haha That is great advice!

[Dale Seago]

...and rolls her eyes at my new kilt. Anybody in the same boat? I just told her that she doesn't have to appreciate everything the way I do.

I didn't start wearing kilts until I'd been married a few years, and got the same reaction from my wife.

I should more correctly say my ex-wife.

[Tobus]

I'm in the peculiar situation where my wife LOVES the kilt... but only if I wear it a certain way. She's one of those who loves Utilikilts, and likes a traditional kilt when worn with boots and scrunched-down socks. But she's not a fan of the traditional look with full kilt hose or waistcoat or any of that.

So I get plenty of support and encouragement on kilt-wearing... as long as I wear it the way she likes. If I try to be too traditional, I get the eye roll. We sort of compromise, though: if I'm wearing a kilt out casually, I'll wear it the way she likes. But I will wear it more traditionally to Scottish-themed events like a Highland Games where others are wearing it that way too, and she can see that it's correct in that context.

I don't know how to break down the barrier and get her to appreciate the more traditional look. But as long as she likes kilts in general and wants me to wear them, I can live with it!

[troxel87]

I'm in the peculiar situation where my wife LOVES the kilt... but only if I wear it a certain way. She's one of those who loves Utilikilts, and likes a traditional kilt when worn with boots and scrunched-down socks. But she's not a fan of the traditional look with full kilt hose or waistcoat or any of that.

I'm right there with ya, buddy. My wife bought me two Survival UKs in lieu of wearing my traditional tartan kilts everyday. She only got frustrated at the time it took to get ready to go anywhere (which was 15 minutes, tops).

But she does prefer the more rugged/practical look of the UK. And I'm just fine with that, it prevents my latest tank from being ruined by playing on the floor with my baby boy!

[Moski]

Anne,

You're an evil genius! I'm glad you're on our side!

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[MacBean]

...and rolls her eyes at my new kilt. Anybody in the same boat? I just told her that she doesn't have to appreciate everything the way I do.

I roll my eyes at my wife's new shoes too!
Doesn't mean I don't like them or her!

[Zardoz]

I'm in the peculiar situation where my wife LOVES the kilt... but only if I wear it a certain way. She's one of those who loves Utilikilts, and likes a traditional kilt when worn with boots and scrunched-down socks. But she's not a fan of the traditional look with full kilt hose or waistcoat or any of that.

I get pretty much the opposite attitude around here. The wife is not a fan of most "non-traditional" style kilts.

[JCheshire]

OK - well you just use positive reinforcement.

When you wear your kilt, be more attentive, romantic, helpful - don't overdo it, or you'll be rumbled in a minute, just do slightly more smiling, listening and stay closer.

When you wear trousers be slightly preocupied, wander off and find something to do or talk about what you are planning, or yourself in general.

Be subtle!!!

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

I AM attemtive! And I wander off occasionally (blame it on the ADD). The thing is, she scoffs and rolls her eyes and has never even SEEN me in the kilt! I just got the thing and she saw it in the closet, smirked and walked away...[sigh]

[bdkilted]

If you wife doesn't like your kilt, where it out in public more. When she sees all the ladies checking you out, she will change her mind.