Tripp Green Plaid Kilt (UGLY)

[GallowHill]

You know, we have a forum member that just bought one of these.

We should show just a little respect.

Remember gentleman... Baby steps and encouragement. If somebody wears this, and is ridiculed, do you really think that they might want to wear a kilt later? But if we encourage them and say that it is a great start, boost their confidence, and support them, don't you think they might be open to new things later? Just maybe?

We all start somewhere. And we all know different kilts for different purposes. Who's to say this wouldn't be just perfect for going out clubbing or supremely comfortable for lounging around the house? BBQing in the back yard?

People are going to put us down for what we wear no matter what... We shouldn't be putting each other down.

Well said

I can't believe what I am reading here. I am truly disappointed.

I stated in the other thread that my son owns the black version of that kilt. I think it looks good on him. It works for him...and that's all that matters.

Scott

[GreenDragon]

i retract my previous statement.

[Richland]

OK, But im beating a dead horse here. Treads have ben posted about "what is a Kilt" "Define kilt" etc.
Is this a kilt? Not sure!
JUST MY OPINION: This belongs in the "Kilt do's and Donts thread."
under Dont's.

[KiltedKnight]

I remember an episode of "COPS" from a few years back in which the police had rousted a vagrant for some reason or other but the vagrant was wearing a girl's skirt made from a Royal Stewart tartan material and the vagrant stated that it was a "kilt" even though anyone could see that it was a girls skirt.

I guess I was wrong and the vagrant was correct since it might have hurt his feelings to be told that it was not a kilt but only a girls skirt that he had donned and decided it was a kilt.

I cannot believe what political correctness has done for the world and how it can change anything that someone wants to call a 'kilt' into a man's kilt.

Chris.

[Dreadbelly]

Hey, don't go in to the whole what is a kilt bit. Unless you are wearing a big hank of cloth loosely pleated and belted around your middle, you aint wearing a kilt.



We've all seen how this works. All I'm trying to say is, be just a little respectful or show just a little restraint.

[GallowHill]

I don't think I want to get into the 'is it a kilt' debate. But...
I think the picture on the Hot Topic site does not show the kilt in it's best light. It has front aprons, over and under, and is box pleated across the back. In person, it looks like a 'gothed out' kilt. Maybe you don't like the straps and buckles, but that doesn't change it's construction.

Scott

[Skweres]

and puke

[Richland]

OK Im Heading to the Mall right now to see for myself! Hope they have one in stock, im trying it on if they do
But If I dont like it, Im not holding Back! LOL

[Robin]

My persnal opinion....

"When I don't see knees...I don't see a kilt"

No offense

[ScottInNewHampshire]

I have to agree with Dread on this one. Many get their start in alternative clothes as a precursor to the kilt.

I have known a few people who have started with pleated skirts, deconstructed them and turned them into "kilts" (I am one of those people). Eventually, I was ready to break down and put some cash into the obsession and bought some "real kilt". Some would say I still haven't reached the "kilt" ownership level because I don't own a "tank" or a handmade kilt in a heavy weight wool.

Interesting debate but a bit more "political correctness" is in order especially in light of the thread referenced above where the father is supportive of the son's goth experience and commenting favorably on the "kilt like" garment that the son agrees to try. And on the young man, it looks good, it seems to suit him. Is it a "kilt"? ??? Is it a start and something this family shares together? Most certainly!