Kilts and costumes

**ccga3359** · 3rd October 07, 03:12 PM

Even before I wore kilts or even before I became interested in them, had I have seen someone dressed as 'Braveheart' or Groundskeeper Willy I would have said "Nice Costume!" Because a kilt is part of that character that this person has worked hard to represent. I would not have seen the kilt as the costume, because I am not an idiot. As for those idiots who do see a kilt as a costume, then they would also see it as such the other 364 days of the year. Why would you allow these people to dictate your life, your decisions?

**macwilkin** · 3rd October 07, 03:13 PM

No sweat. To me, having Scottish ancestors, there is a bit of symbolism there, as well. I don't see that as a reason to keep me from wearing a kilt to the bar, the grocery store, or a Halloween party, though. To each their own.

I've worn my kilt to a bar/pub on many occasion, usually after a Scottish society function. I've also worn it in stores, grocery and other wise.

T.

**ChromeScholar** · 3rd October 07, 03:11 PM

Now, I'm not saying my opinion is the only correct one -- far from it. But not everyone who wears a kilt has the "cause" of its adoption as another piece of clothing. For some of us, it is a symbolic garment.

I respect those who differ from me, and ask the same in return.

No sweat. To me, having Scottish ancestors, there is a bit of symbolism there, as well. I don't see that as a reason to keep me from wearing a kilt to the bar, the grocery store, or a Halloween party, though. To each their own.

So I wear my kilts daily, and I'm not interested in having it equated to a costume.

And you don't have to wear it as a costume. I don't see the point in getting torqued off at someone who is wearing a kilt for Halloween, though (assuming they aren't playing some awful parody of a Scotsman), anymore than I would get po'd at someone dressed up as a librarian.

**ChromeScholar** · 3rd October 07, 03:13 PM

I would not have seen the kilt as the costume, because I am not an idiot. As for those idiots who do see a kilt as a costume, then they would also see it as such the other 364 days of the year. Why would you allow these people to dictate your life, your decisions?

AMEN!

**dpseadvr** · 3rd October 07, 03:31 PM

everybody has good and some very bad points to in responce to my question but the people have died to wear the kilt responce was interesting people, friends of mine are fighting everyday wearing uniforms should Mil guys be all fired up at kids wearing uniforms? No they are fighting so you can wear what you want when you want how you want. Unless you have fought and killed for anything dont compare anything to it. I will be deploying again soon and have brothers all over the world operating.

IMHO if my son wanted to wear a camo kilt with his costume then he could he would be the worlds first kilted frog (hmmm might talk to SPECWAR about a change...) and I think it would be great.
I don't belive anybody called the Kilt a costume the question was why are people so against it being worn with or as a part of one.
Master Guns If I was still on the Island I would drive up so my boy could trick or treat at your house