First time out.

[Julie]

Congratulations, bet you enjoyed the feeling of wearing your kilt ouside, there's nothing like it.

Amazingly when wearing a kilt we believe that every one is looking at us as we walk along the street, certainly there is always a few who stare at you but it's mostly admiration for the kilt wearer that causes these stares

I have watched guys walk along the street wearing their kilt without getting a second glance, people are walking by with their own thoughts in their heads, too often we are too self-conscious about ourselves. Certainly the more you wear the kilt the less self-conscious you become and at times you don't even realise you are wearing a kilt. Of course I stay in Scotland where kilt wearing, particularly with young people has become increasingly popular in recent years, although you do get the occassional wolf whistle from other guys teasing you about your 'skirt' and shouting 'I hope you are a true Scot'.
but is there anything worse than being ignored?

Having said that, wearing a kilt is always an adventure and you can never have a day's kilt wearing without engaging in frequent conversations with strangers who want to talk to you about your kilt and how they would love to wear one.

Have many pleasant days kilting and enjoy yuouself.
Julie (Julian)

[mbhandy]

Having said that, wearing a kilt is always an adventure and you can never have a day's kilt wearing without engaging in frequent conversations with strangers who want to talk to you about your kilt and how they would love to wear one.
Julie (Julian)

I totally agree with Julie. EVERY TIME I wear mine it is an adventure. Even if you are not wearing a kilt if you have on a Balmoral Bonnet, Shorts, and Kilt socks I get people coming up to me asking about Scotland. Or (Germany?) I'll explane about the clan badge (Wallace) and my Granpa Wallace and if they are interested I will direct them to this forum. Of course I live in Utah where lots of people are interested in their heritage.

Wear the kilt as often as you like.

MrBill

[Kid Cossack]

In my experience over the last couple of years, it's the weak ones that will try to give you some guff about wearing a kilt. Stand strong, stand proud, and remember that when you sit down you are SUPPOSED to spread your legs!

[gseven1]

Congrats on the day out. Definitely something to remember. I switched to an all kilt ward robe in July and have been loving it ever since. I've never actually received a negative comment, only positive comments. However one thing I've noticed is that when people do talk to me about it... it usually involves an extensive conversation about their Scottish Heritage and what not.

Have fun with it!