Howdy, I'll start with a story....

[Liam]

Welcome to the forum from Calgary!

[OC Richard]

I would say put aside your reservations and start wearing the kilt whenever you feel like doing so.

If where you live is like here, you'll get a lot of positive reaction.

[Mike in Dayton]

Welcome to the group from Ohio.

I had same fears many years ago when I stated wearing the kilt. Put those fears aside and just wear it. You will be surprised at the positive comments. Kilts are getting more popular. I see more now than I did ten years ago. I now wear them everyday. I have also made a few kilts from traditional to utility kilts.

Mike

[Huronbosun]

I’m very keen myself on a Maple Leaf tartan kilt.
Please don’t make the mistake I made in purchasing 4 yards of double width tartan. Maple Leaf isn’t reversible, so best to purchase your full length in single width.

[Bex]

I’m very keen myself on a Maple Leaf tartan kilt.
Please don’t make the mistake I made in purchasing 4 yards of double width tartan. Maple Leaf isn’t reversible, so best to purchase your full length in single width.

Oops, just took delivery of it yesterday. Thanks for letting me know. Likely saved me some frustration trying to make it work.

[RGRatSea]

I have wanted to own and wear a kilt for some time (years) but was put off by people (some close to me) telling me
You're not a Scot
What's the the point
You'll look ridiculous
As such, I never bothered because I cared about stuff like that.
In more recent years I have changed and I rarely give thought to this.

When my father in law died and his effects were being collected up for donation, a brand new pair of yellow shoes were found in the back of his closet. Mother in law was surprised because she had not know about them (she always bought his clothes).
He obviously (to my mind) liked those shoes, but for whatever reason, never wore them.
I tend to think its for reasons that I mention above and his own insecurities about such things.
I thought about his yellow shoes when I revisited the idea of owning (and wearing) a kilt and I have decided to buy the Maple Leaf tartan, as Canada is where I now live with my family, having moved here in 2000 from the UK.
I intend to make my own with help from Barbara Tewksbury and "The Art of Kilt Making"
In closing I offer greetings from Alberta and to my dear departed father in law Tom, I say, thank you!

Bex.

On the times I have had complementary comments on my kilts, I respond by saying, “You should wear one.”
They respond, “But I’m not Scottish.”
My answer, “Do what many people do - lie about it.” Always good for a chuckle. Two thoughts, a kilt is an article of clothing and, who knows, Scots got around - maybe there is the blood of kings in your veins.
After all, you don’t have to have cattle to wear a cowboy hat.

Just wear the kilt with pride and respect and a smile. Where ever you go you will be the one people look at with admiration.