just ordered my first kilt

[walkerk]

Welcome, Phil. Glad you found us. You'll find lots of message threads here about initial experiences in public. People in the U.S. are mostly OK with kilts but curious. You'll discover lots of responses here to the questions you'll be asked, especially "The Question".

The black UK is great - comfortable and goes well with anything. Wool tartans aren't necessarily everyones choice.

And congratulations on reaching the age of 50. You'll find yourself caring less about others opinions since you're now of an age to offer your own. (I myself am aspiring to the exalted title of "curmudgeon".)

Keep us posted on your adventures!

Kent

[pbpersson]

And congratulations on reaching the age of 50. You'll find yourself caring less about others opinions since you're now of an age to offer your own.

Kent

I have noticed that people are more accepting of kilts on the web and that's part of why I took the plunge. Also, at my age I should be enjoying myself and not worrying about whether other people approve. That sort of thinking is okay when you are younger but at my age I think it's sort of stupid. I mean, how much longer do I have on this earth, ten years or maybe twenty? It's time to stop worrying and just live life!

Along with the divorce I decided to let my hair go back to it's natural color which is almost all silver and I like it. Sure I look older but also wiser and more mature. I have to stop trying to be what others want me to be!

Phil

[Roan Carter]

The first kilt is a great experience. (All kilts are, really.) Welcome to XMarkstheScot!

[ckelly327]

It's completely natural to be nervous about your first times out in public in a kilt. The great thing is that most people just ignore it. It's just like when a lot of guys started wearing earings or when getting an elaborate tatoo became popular - people get used to seeing you in a kilt and there are no comments behind your back. Most people ask very polite questions. My first couple of times out on a regular day included getting gas and stopping at the Post Office and drug store. Enjoy and be happy with the experiences.