Am I losing my love affair with kilts?!

**Nick the DSM** · 10th June 08, 11:07 AM

just do it when you want to and can. you dont have to wear it everyday.

**Jock Scot** · 10th June 08, 11:11 AM

Don't worry! I think that you are only discovering what we Scots discovered years`ago.That is why visitors to Scotland are disappionted not to see wall to wall kilts. Just pick the right time and place to wear the kilt and all will be well.

**davedove** · 10th June 08, 11:14 AM

Don't worry about it. The kilt is just an article of clothing, not a cause. The only real cause if freedom of choice. If you choose to wear the kilt, great. If you choose not to wear one, that's great too.

We all wear the kilt at different times for different reasons.

**Alan H** · 10th June 08, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by davedove

Don't worry about it. The kilt is just an article of clothing, not a cause. The only real cause if freedom of choice.

What Davedove said; "bold" type added by me.

Wear it when you want to, and strap on pants when you want to.

**jordanjm** · 11th June 08, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by davedove

Don't worry about it. The kilt is just an article of clothing, not a cause. The only real cause if freedom of choice. If you choose to wear the kilt, great. If you choose not to wear one, that's great too.

We all wear the kilt at different times for different reasons.

What he said!

**BobsYourUncle** · 13th August 09, 07:32 PM

This thread demonstrates what a good community Xmarks is. I have enjoyed the discussion, and the supportive nature of the comments. Thanks to all. Regards...

**macwilkin** · 14th August 09, 05:56 AM

Originally Posted by Jack Daw

Variety is the spice of life. I cannot wear the kilt for work. I choose to wear the kilt for special occasions to keep it that way - special. This figures into about twice a month. I like looking forward to wearing the kilt as opposed to the hum-drum every day garment.

Well said, Jack -- there are a number of us here who feel that way as well.

T.

**JRB** · 10th June 08, 11:28 AM

I find the kilt to be a great part of my attire. That is to say, I wear a kilt occasionally and wear pants or shorts most of the time. I love wearing a kilt but definitely feel that, for me, there is a time and a place for it. Over the years I've come to wear my kilts more often. Still, I don't ever plan to become a full time kiltie. Do what makes you comfortable and happy. For some that means wearing a kilt every day. For the rest of us that means wearing a kilt when it suits our fancy. If wearing a kilt at any given time makes you stress then don't wear it. There are too many other things on which to focus concern.

**Makeitstop** · 10th June 08, 11:44 AM

I don't think this is really that big of a problem. You are jut being reasonable. Call me a heretic if you must, but the kilt is not the best garment for every situation.

If the physical comfort does not outweigh the psychological discomfort, maybe you'd be better off wearing pant in certain situations. I have been full time kilted (not including the job hunt, which requires pants) for months, but when I see my grandparents, I wear pants. OK so it's not a perfect example, as I would wear the kilt despite their disapproval, were it not for the fact that they make my mom pay every time, and she doesn't deserve that. But you get what I'm saying.

And for more practical concerns, you'd be crazy not to weight the pros and cons. Sometimes loose hanging cloth and exposed naughty bits can be a problem.

It's clothing, not a religion.

**Colin** · 10th June 08, 11:49 AM

For me kilts are a clothing choice, not a lifestyle. I don't wear them everyday. I prefer to match my wardrobe to my activities that day. If I am going swimming I wear board shorts, not a kilt. If I am going to the gym I wear gym clothes, not a kilt. If I am going snowboarding I wear the proper gear, not a kilt.

Alot of people discover the kilt and than jump in with both feet. You join a forum like this one and see people that are full time kilt wearers and you think to yourself "hey I like that idea I can do that". However after a while you start to see situations where a kilt really isn't the best option. It doesn't mean that you are not still a fan of the kilt, it just means that other facets of your life include a different type of clothing.

Again to me Kilts are clothing not a lifestyle choice. Limiting yourself to only wearing kilts is no different than those that only wear pants. It's all a personal choice.