Are UGs An Endangered Species?

[kiltedrennie]

Here in Southern California it does, indeed, seem to be a dying mode of dress (pardon the pun). If only they knew the relief from the heat that kilts (for men) and skirts (for ladies) can bring!

BTW, BCAC, that bit about young ladies being ridiculed for wearing skirts...utterly head-spinning! A century ago the same accusation was leveled at women who donned trousers!

My daughter finally wore a kilted skirt recently acquired for my wife but found to be too small. She couldn't stop exclaiming how comfortable and cool it was. Been telling her this for years, but she hates dresses.

Just goes to show, you can lead someone to knowledge, but you can't make them think.

[JohntheBiker]

Unscientific but large sample on the way in to work this morning. Skirts and dresses on women running at about 25%, but that is the financial district and generally better turned out than the burbs.

[davedove]

I like both type of UGs

You know, I think Hayden is a very attractive young woman, but it's in spite of that awful footwear, not because of it.

The dress, however, is quite cute on her.

[Tobus]

I think it's pushing the limits to call that a dress. It looks more like she left the house in her nightie.

(Not sayin' it's bad, mind...)

[Rob, ClanMacMillan, NM]

Did my own informal survey this morning.
Part 1: observation - no more than one in ten females wearing UGs.
Part 2: question "How often do you wear a dress/skirt" - The responses ranged from once every two weeks to once a year or so.
Part 3: question "When to wear a dress/skirt" - Formal occasions or special events (weddings, etc).

One lady, when asked, said she couldn't remember the last time she wore a skirt -- but was wearing one at the time - lol.

[TheOfficialBren]

I prefer the look of a woman n a skirt or a dress when weather permits it. One word...curves.

[BCAC]

I prefer the look of a woman n a skirt or a dress when weather permits it. One word...curves.

I have to admit, Bren, that I prefer the look of a woman in a skirt or a dress, but if you want to see curves tight, close to the body trousers on a woman let you see more of them. Believe me, I've done extensive research on the subject.

[TheOfficialBren]

I have to admit, Bren, that I prefer the look of a woman in a skirt or a dress, but if you want to see curves tight, close to the body trousers on a woman let you see more of them. Believe me, I've done extensive research on the subject.

Aye, that they do.

[O'Searcaigh]

Okay, having done the "field work" in the original post, I have done a bit of snooping in on-line chats of women re: wearing skirts/dresses vs. pants. Many, as some of you have already pointed out, only have a dress or two and only wear them on "special" occasions (not unlike some of us kilt wearers). Many cited the convenience, availability and lower cost of pants/shorts over dresses skirts. Quite a few said they wore pants when they really didn't care much about how they would look but wore a dress or skirt when they did care. A few mentioned "modesty" (avoiding "flashing") but hey, don't they make underwear for women too? You don't HAVE to go commando! ' Seems I remember slips, petty coats, pettipants -- but then I'm from the first half of the last century Finally, several actually mentioned "chaffing" as an issue -- any of you have "chaffing" problems wearing a kilt? Those who mentioned chaffing got several replies from other women who suggested wearing pettipants or boxer type shorts (do they make those for women?). I suspect a lot of it has to do with the clothing makers/market. It is a lot easier, I would think, to mass produce and mass market pants than dresses/skirts. The consensus of on-line ladies' comments however seemed to have a lot to do with wearing a dress or skirt when they actually cared what they looked like and pants when they didn't so much. I'm sure there are exceptions but...????

[Gryphon57]

Finally, several actually mentioned "chaffing" as an issue -- any of you have "chaffing" problems wearing a kilt?

I have had the ocassional issue with chafing. Usually when I haven't worn a kilt in a while and when its hot. Gold Bond Friction Defense can be a good friend. Haven't had an issue since.