A questionaire for the lassies......

[bubba]

I gotta say this was a great idea. I knew my wife had no objections to my kilt wearing, but after she did the questionare I know she prefers it. She never would have said anything otherwise.

[phil h]

Phil, your wife and mine see the issue pretty much alike. They'll have fun nattering about it next time we get together. 8)

they can have a kilt bashing session ( about shopping and every day wear)
I may not be at the may 1st,but will be at the next one whenever that is.if you are staying in pickering again,I will be the D.D. if you like and pick you both up, and return the favour.

[The Kilted Chef]

Blu, what a great idea! Here are my wife's responses:

1. When I'm with my husband/boyfriend while he wears a kilt in public,
a. I wish he was wearing trousers instead.
b. I feel slightly embarrassed.
c. I have no feelings about it at all.
d. I feel proud.
[I thought she was embarrassed]

2. I believe that it's appropriate for men to wear kilts in public,
a. never
b. on special occasions only.
c. when ever they feel like it.
d. all the time.
[I was surprised on this one. She just doesn't think it is appropriate for everyday wear]

3. The modern style of plain fabric kilts are just as attractive as traditional tartan kilts. Yes. / No.

4. I worry sometimes what family and friends think about my husband/boyfriend wearing a kilt. Yes. / No.
[BIG issue here]

5. I would be happier if my husband/boyfriend wore a kilt,
a. never again.
b. less often.
c. the same.
d. more often.
e. all of the time.
[Enough said!]

6. I believe that it is important to have a scottish connection for a man to wear a kilt. Yes. / No.
[I tried to persuede her with the "you wear jeans and you're not from Texas" argument. Respose - "That's different!" (in other words, socially acceptable)]

7. I think that men look "sexy" in a kilt. Yes. / No.
[ouch]

8. In the modern world, a kilt,
a. should be worn by men only.
b. is really a unisex garment.

9. When my husband/boyfriend bought his first kilt,
a. I was concerned about his mental health.
b. I couldn't understand why.
b. I wondered about his sexual orientation.
c. I thought it was ok... just his way of getting attention.
d. I liked the idea and thought it was fun.
[I've to win her over with the comfort thing, but she said to wear my pants looser]

10. I would be just as happy if my husband stuck to trousers. Yes. / No.

The bottom line:
I think she is just worrying too much about what other people think. I wouldn't be wearing the kilt if I was concerned about others' opinions!

[Celt]

Hmmm. You have a problem. But you knew that already, huh?

[bubba]

Sounds like conforming is very high on her list of priorities. That strong need to fit into the herd can be tough to get past.

[KhensU]

I ran it past my wife and here are her answers:

1. When I'm with my husband/boyfriend while he wears a kilt in public,
d. I feel proud.

2. I believe that it's appropriate for men to wear kilts in public,
c. when ever they feel like it.

3. The modern style of plain fabric kilts are just as attractive as
traditional tartan kilts.
No, but they aren't unattractive

4. I worry sometimes what family and friends think about my
husband/boyfriend wearing a kilt.
No.

5. I would be happier if my husband/boyfriend wore a kilt,
c. the same.

6. I believe that it is important to have a scottish connection for a man to wear a kilt.
No. It isn't required.

7. I think that men look "sexy" in a kilt.
Yes.

8. In the modern world, a kilt,
a. should be worn by men only.

9. When my husband/boyfriend bought his first kilt,
d. I liked the idea and thought it was fun.

10. I would be just as happy if my husband stuck to trousers.
No.

[bear]

Randall,
My wife thinks the same as yours, for the most part. She doesn't think they should be solely a men's garment, though. I don't either, come to think of it.
I'm making a kilt for a woman in a pipe band but I'd make one for any woman. The shorter the better!
See ya next Kilts Night on May 1st.

[highlandtide]

Sorry Guys, but I have the best wife! Check out her answers...


1. When I'm with my husband/boyfriend while he wears a kilt in public,
a. I wish he was wearing trousers instead.
b. I feel slightly embarrassed.
c. I have no feelings about it at all.
d. I feel proud.

2. I believe that it's appropriate for men to wear kilts in public,
a. never
b. on special occasions only.
c. when ever they feel like it.
d. all the time.

3. The modern style of plain fabric kilts are just as attractive as
traditional tartan kilts. Yes. / No.

4. I worry sometimes what family and friends think about my
husband/boyfriend wearing a kilt. Yes. / No.

5. I would be happier if my husband/boyfriend wore a kilt,
a. never again.
b. less often.
c. the same.
d. more often.
e. all of the time.

6. I believe that it is important to have a scottish connection for a man to
wear a kilt. Yes. / No.

7. I think that men look "sexy" in a kilt. Yes. / No. Although it really depends on the man and the kilt. Because someone in say, a sport kilt turned sideways, or a kilt pulled too high, or too low looks sort of silly. But if the person in the kilt is my husband or another good looking man then yay for me and my viewing pleasure ;)

8. In the modern world, a kilt,
a. should be worn by men only. Hello, that's why they make "kilted skirts"
b. is really a unisex garment.

9. When my husband/boyfriend bought his first kilt,
a. I was concerned about his mental health.
b. I couldn't understand why.
b. I wondered about his sexual orientation.
c. I thought it was ok... just his way of getting attention.
d. I liked the idea and thought it was fun.

10. I would be just as happy if my husband stuck to trousers. Yes. / No. I'm happy if he's happy

[Rhino]

Bout the same as mine Hank. We're lucky men
Cheers Rhino

[Graham]

MY wife is too busy to look at the questions as yet, more later.