30 - 40 Deg Heat

[robbiethepiper]

Wear the kilt all day, every day. This time of year with 'crocs' (a form of sandal ) during the day. Casual, comfortable and smart enough!

[DyerStraits]

I wear kilts year 'round, including mid-winter and mid-summer, both of which can, and usually are, very extreme temperature-wise here in Chicago. Cotton kilt socks, polo/golf shirts, cotton-blend Utilikilts and cotton-blend sleeveless button front "muscle" shirts are some of the hot weather kilted casual wear solutions that work for me.

[Mel1721L]

I'll wear my kilt in those temps, but not for extended outside activity. Of course, in the Phoenix area, it gets so hot there's nothing comfortable to wear for extended outside activity! (except maybe a wet sheet...) When I wore my wool kilt at Disney, the weather was just shy of the temperature range you're asking about and it wasn't too bad.

When it's very hot, though, I tend to wear my PV casual kilt with a tee shirt and boots (Doc Martens) with scrunched cotton socks rather than tall wool socks. I haven't tried sandals. I think they might go pretty well with a utility kilt.

I did as you suggested and it was ok. I'd never buy a utility kilt though.

[Mel1721L]

Wear the kilt all day, every day. This time of year with 'crocs' (a form of sandal ) during the day. Casual, comfortable and smart enough!

"Crocs?" Never heard of those. May try it with sandals some time.

[Mel1721L]

I wear kilts year 'round, including mid-winter and mid-summer, both of which can, and usually are, very extreme temperature-wise here in Chicago. Cotton kilt socks, polo/golf shirts, cotton-blend Utilikilts and cotton-blend sleeveless button front "muscle" shirts are some of the hot weather kilted casual wear solutions that work for me.

Where can you get cotton kilt socks from? I'd never get a utilitykilt though, definately not my cup of tea. I tend to wear polo shirts most of the year but it does get cold here in the winter. Well, down to single figures anyway.

[dutchy kilted]

I was in Virginia last week on vacation when the temperatures were 30 - 35 C every day, and wore a different USAK casual every day with nice sandals and lightweight button down shirts. Very cool and comfortable - much cooler than shorts.

A 20-something young lady in the Wegman's supermarket obviously liked the look since she said she wished her boyfriend "had the balls to wear a kilt." (Yes, that made this 50-year old man's day.)

[Mel1721L]

I was in Virginia last week on vacation when the temperatures were 30 - 35 C every day, and wore a different USAK casual every day with nice sandals and lightweight button down shirts. Very cool and comfortable - much cooler than shorts.

A 20-something young lady in the Wegman's supermarket obviously liked the look since she said she wished her boyfriend "had the balls to wear a kilt." (Yes, that made this 50-year old man's day.)

I wore a PV or acrylic, I'm not sure what it is to be honest and it is much better than shorts without a doubt. I guess I'll give it a go with sandals. I get a few positive comments from the Spanish ladies, but mostly strange looks from the men.

[KentuckyCeltophile]

Hey friend,
America Always, Scottish Forever - BBC is thread posted a few days ago. The actual article shows a few pics of a Highland gathering in California. There is a link there to the article. There is a pic of guy wearing flip flops with his kilt. Honestly, it doesn't look to bad. There might me some other ideas for you there too.
KC

[Vagabond_Aero]

When my wife and I had our second wedding in Hawaii, I wore an 8 yard wool kilt and no shoes. Luckily, it was late in the day, and the setting sun did not overheat me too much. The look with no shoes was not that bad, and I definitely appreciated not having wool socks on!

[rtown]

Agreed. I have a PV and wear it in the heat. For me I feel a little cooler than even shorts. Also Nike air max if I feel the boots may be to warm. But that's just me. Not a fan of the heat.