wearing hygienic underwear

[billmcc]

If I was wearing $600 hand-sewn wool kilts of course I would wear underwear. I would be afraid of them touching anything at all, since they are dry-clean only.

Phil, you just answered your own question. Wearing underwear is a way to help keep a wool kilt (regardless of price) clean so it doesn't need to be dry cleaned as often.

[Richard]

for what it's worth, I wear underwear

[Ruanaidh]

I always make sure to wear a long tailed shirt.

[Chris Webb]

My decision as to what is under my kilt is circumstance driven, not hygiene driven. While Regimental is my first choice it simply is not always the best choice. As for my kilt staying cleaner with underwear it simply does not. You can sweat on your kilt from direct contact or you can sweat on your kilt through underwear; either way you are sweating on your kilt and you are going to have to eventually clean it.

Kilt On.

Chris Webb

[Blu (Ontario)]

There's a simple litmus test. Do you, when wearing white underwear, notice the deposition of sweat and/or any other personal residue onto the white fabric? If so, there is the potential, if regimental, for similar residual substances to be transfered to the inner surfaces of a kilt, trousers, or any other garment subject to the act of sitting. Sweat can carry and spread even trace amounts of substances from once area to another through walking and motion. You may not see it... but your pet will know it's there.

It's not a definite, but it is a risk.

That said, I do indulge myself in the regimental tradition from time to time when the notion strikes and circumstances permit. It's a very personal choice.

[Jimmy the Celt]

That said, I do indulge myself in the regimental tradition from time to time when the notion strikes and circumstances permit. It's a very personal choice.

Good point--it is a personal choice, and those choices are usually based on comfort and/or neccessity. I suppose there may indeed be instances where it is prudent to wear some type of undergarment, but it's up to you to choose. Personally, I say who cares? Underwear are not generally a neccessity [especially in trousers or shorts] and chances are no will have any idea or even care whether you are wearing underwear or not [excepting natural circumstances or a kilt-check ].

I did read somewhere regarding this that "a man who wears underwear wears a skirt." I am still new to the kilt, but I think that such statements are simply machismo comments to be taken with a grain of salt.

On the other hand, part of the freedom of the kilt is not having anything to restrict you south of the waist. So for me, wearing an undergarment is giving up some of that freedom, and I don't foresee a situation where it would be neccessary; prudent, perhaps, but not neccessary. I have never liked underwear of any kind, and I think that if one takes care when kilting, no one will be the wiser unless you want them to.

James

[Graham]

To me it's very simple, undergarments can be changed and washed every day, kilts can not, end of!

To those who say that they don't soil their kilts, I say..just wait 'till you're older!! 'nuff said.

I always wear underpants, so whether I'm climbing ladders or Scottish Country Dancing - I am sure of maintaining modesty. Wearing loose-fitting boxer shorts tends not to diminish the freedom experienced by wearing the kilt.

[Woodsheal]

Why not the best of both worlds? I wear boxers with the crotch seams cut open. This way you have underwear between you and your kilt, but still the regimental "freedom"....

[Blu (Ontario)]

To me it's very simple, undergarments can be changed and washed every day, kilts can not, end of!

Underwear was invented to protect your clothing from you. The human body doesn't suddenly dry up when you strap on a kilt.

If one chooses to go the regimantal route, there are measures that can be taken to minimize the risk. Long shirts - which have already been mentioned - is an obvious option. Also various brands of disposable moist infant wipe cloths are available at most phramacies (chemists)... they are inexpensive and effective.

Every man is different and the decision to wear or not to wear the kilt in the traditional manner will be based on individual circumstances and preference.

I say... Just enjoy that kilt in the manner that best suits you!


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[Ne Oublie]

I always make sure to wear a long tailed shirt.

Same here, any shirt I buy to be worn with a kilt I get extra long to act as a type of underwear.