I just want to kilt casual

[Larry124]

...I just enjoy wearing it for the fun, freedom and comfort it provides.

Me also.

[Riverkilt]

Its HOT in the canyonlands.



Casual = a kilt and sandals



Casual/Dressy = add a tank top



Dressy = add a t-shirt



Formal = add a fishing shirt.

[Tartan Hiker]

Me too, me too!

[Bugbear]

* Sigh *
I have posted about wearing a kilt in place of shorts; particularly a canvas kilt. If I need to carry anything, I use a sporran or something like it, a tool pouch etc, because I don't have pockets on any of my kilts. Other than that, when I wear the kilt in place of shorts, I wear what I would wear with the shorts.

That being said, I also wear the kilt casually much like Matt described. I have stopped wearing flashes until I can replace the tartan flashes with garter ties or solid color flashes; I just haven't gotten around to it yet...

I don't think the approach of replacing shorts with a kilt is in any way traditional, but I guess it can be done with a traditional kilt. Though, a traditional five yard or a box pleat might work out better for that. I have seen it expressed on the forum that climate and weather are a valid reason for adapting the traditional conventions and accessories for the kilt, as well.

[Scott West]

Brian: I can understand why you choose to forgo kilt accoutrements in order to gain a casual look. Due to summertime temps in Florida, my level of day wear is a sort of modified casual. Even in full summer i still wear my tank and muskrat Ferguson Britt sporran, but I'll offset those heavy-duty items with a long-sleeved t-shirt (color-matched to a stripe in my tank) with the sleeves push up and Birkenstock sandals. Personally, I like the relaxed look, but like other XMarkers I think "something is missing" when a sporran is absent. Just my 2 cents.

Kilt on!

[McFarkus]

I also do both, but this summer, I've gotten even more casual - wearing my kilt with sandals

[tulloch]

Out back of the house with the door unlocked a kilt is enough. Carry keys, cel phone, cash and you will need a bag - sporran or backpack or shoulder. Sporran is more convenient than anything because its right there. If your legs get cold you'll want hose to the knee. That is where garters become necessary. In McMaslow's hierarchy of kilting needs its the kilt first, then the sporran, then the cover from the sun, cold, rain or snow. Further on and many dollars, (insert currency of choice), later come the sgian, the pin, the bonnet and other objects of pride and swagger. You're doing just fine and need only a cup of tea to make the day after you have your kilt on. All else is extra. Slainte.

[Ozman1944]

Me too!!

[Sammac]

Go for it. Today I have on my SportKilt(Scot-green), tee shirt, Wyvern leatherworks sporran,hikers with crew socks scrunched down,crew socks are not as bulky as kilt hose when pushed down. Very comfy.

[long_hand]

This is where I've been leaning as well. I love the fantastic look of semi-formal and formal attire, but I'm all about comfort. I would consider myself a rational traditionalist. As long as a tradition makes sense then it should be carried on. Kilt wearing makes sense, but all the attire is certainly not an every-day affair. Things like AK, UK, and SK are the evolution of the kilt in a modern world holding on to its roots but still looking to modernize it enough so it won't die out or just be confined to special occasions. I wore baggy shorts when baggy shorts weren't cool so the transition to a kilt was nothing.

As an aside, the "stanadard" hip measurement seems to be 5 or 6 inches larger than the waist...does anyone know the size difference on a Sport Kilt since it has the elastic and probably throws things off a bit? Also what about the material weight? I've heard it is one of the lighter ones but I was wondering how light?