The usual problem

[Cage]

THEN... I wore a kilt to dinner, more casually, once with friends (they thought it was great), once with the in-laws (they thought I had gone crazy in the desert)... Since then my wife has expressed disapproval-masquerading-as-concern, pretty much whenever the subject is mentioned. Needless to say, I haven't been out in a kilt since that time.
Phil

Was the change of mind due to the views of the n-laws and that they may be giving her a hard time about it?

[pipesndrumsnun]

Maybe have your wife take a look at the great photos of the guys here on X-Marks...kilted, masculine, and having lots of fun!

[McMurdo]

One place I go on a weekly basis where kilts are more than accepted is Scottish Country Dancing, a quick google search netted this. You might want to go check out a class or two with your wife, I have found it to be a wonderful pastime and I would heartily recommend it to anyone.

[ccga3359]

Was the change of mind due to the views of the n-laws and that they may be giving her a hard time about it?

Ding, ding, ding.

My 2¢.

[Daaaaang]

Man you definitely need to have an honest conversation with her and find out how she really feels. You aren't going to trick her into liking your kilt, and you shouldn't even if you could. I agree that you should start this by assuring her that you really like wearing the kilt, and are completely secure. And then ask if there are any other reasons she has a problem with it. Maybe even suggest her parents.

See, this way you aren't accusing her of lying, which is a pretty serious thing to do. Yet, it still allows her to be more honest with you and herself.

Honesty solves everything!

(my .02)

[Ozman1944]

I also suspect the inlaw's attitude has a lot to do with it. They probably presented her with ideas she never envisioned;
It's early stage Drag Queen.
People will laugh at him (and you, our special daughter)
he's making a fool of himself
he obviously has desert fever
A danger sign of immaturity
Nip this in the bud before he goes overboard and starts playing bagpipes.
He's embarrassing the family.

I hope it all works out o.k. I think the advice already given is great. We're all with you! Just take it slow 'n easy.

[Mael Coluim]

Who's up for a Kilt night at the Royal Mile in January?

So wadda you say, Phil! When is a good time for you for the Rabble to gather?

[Archangel]

Were you sitting properly? Tie you shoe laces?

Seriously, would she say so?

Maybe she just needed a break from it.

[Nighthawk]

My wife also loved the fact that I'm kilted- at first. And then I started getting all kinds of attention of the feminine kind and she got all jealous. Maybe your Mrs. is jealous as well.

[David Dalglish]

Don't froce the issue, lie low for a while then, when you get a chance, have a talk with her & try to find a compromise.