how do you feel about a kilt being worn as a fashion statement?

**pbpersson** · 25th March 07, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by Chef

Like it or not a proper kilt is a symbol of Scottish culture and history, so I do have a problem with someone wearing a kilt in a way that doesn't show respect for what it stands for.

Many people have told me that I can wear any kilt I want and not have to worry about the clan or the tartan or anything like that. I think I'm just too old-fashioned to think that way. Traditional kilts are special and I wouldn't want to offend anyone, and that is part of the reason I prefer contemporary non-tartan kilts.

I'm just wearing them for comfort and to be a rebel. I used to be a rebel without a cause, but now I have kilts. My life has meaning once again.

**Fearnest** · 10th March 07, 08:02 PM

We all have our reasons for wearing kilts, and they're all to be respected...

**Kiltman** · 11th March 07, 04:09 PM

As far as I'm concerned anytime a kilt is worn with respect it's a good thing.

**shane the piper** · 16th March 07, 05:51 PM

great to see my poll made it on the forums page

**Riverkilt** · 18th March 07, 07:22 PM

So much can be worn with kilts other than traditional garb. Particularly contemporary kilts.

Been wondering what an aloha shirt would look like with a solid kilt if it were cut to the shape of a kilt jacket.....

Ron

**Blu (Ontario)** · 16th March 07, 06:44 PM

I absolutely support those who wear a kilt strictly for reasons of heritage and tradition. At the same time I like to see more of those with a free spirit enjoy what the kilt has to offer.

I voted 3-1/2

**thescot** · 17th March 07, 03:56 PM

I don't think of the choice of an article of clothing as a big deal. I like kilts, I have Scottish roots, I wear kilts. I kind of like being a little different from other folks (within certain conservative norms), so you can see that I am probably not wholly consistent.

I also think they look terrific, and so do many others from the comments that come when ever someone posts pictures, so a lot of folks here think of them as fashion.

I checked I DON'T CARE because I don't care. We're all at least a bit fashion conscious--else we wouldn't fork over big bucks for an article of clothing when Walmarts has serviceable coverings for a fraction of the cost--or we wouldn't be here.

I would love to see lots of guys in kilts, but I don't expect to see it. So here I am in a kilt, about to head out for the ST. Paddy's festivities, and I hope to cut a dashing figure.

**Kid Cossack** · 17th March 07, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by thescot

I don't think of the choice of an article of clothing as a big deal. I like kilts, I have Scottish roots, I wear kilts. I kind of like being a little different from other folks (within certain conservative norms), so you can see that I am probably not wholly consistent.

I also think they look terrific, and so do many others from the comments that come when ever someone posts pictures, so a lot of folks here think of them as fashion.

I checked I DON'T CARE because I don't care. We're all at least a bit fashion conscious--else we wouldn't fork over big bucks for an article of clothing when Walmarts has serviceable coverings for a fraction of the cost--or we wouldn't be here.

I would love to see lots of guys in kilts, but I don't expect to see it. So here I am in a kilt, about to head out for the ST. Paddy's festivities, and I hope to cut a dashing figure.

Umm, yes, exactly.

**John Fiske** · 17th March 07, 06:22 PM

I wear kilts because they are comfortable. I have a Stewart Black tartan, not because I am a Stewart (I'm not), but because I think it looks good. I like to see men in kilts regardless of their reasons for wearing them.