Maybe I'm wrong, maybe the Kilt isn't 'just clothes'.

[Nighthawk]

Cynthia mentions comments on the length of her hair. I get similar comments about my beard from people who feel that every man, every morning, ought to scrape the last bit of hair off his face.
As a re-enactor, Cynthia would need to wear her hair long for the sake of authenticity (she may have other reasons besides this).

Regards,
Mike

You're so right about that. I have my goatee cut to mimic a picture of my great-great-grandfather for similar reasons to Cynthia- it's period authentic, and I just plain like it!! My brother has been teasing me for years...

[Woodsheal]

I hereby declare that non-Americans* are "not allowed" to wear blue-jeans and baseball caps!

*Canadians count as "Americans"....

[Nighthawk]

I hereby declare that non-Americans* are "not allowed" to wear blue-jeans and baseball caps!

*Canadians count as "Americans"....

Here here! I second the motion!

[Singlemalt]

And I further declare that no one but Canadian's can wear Touques! Of course anyone can wear a watch cap, stocking cap or knitted cap but only we few 30 million Canadian's are allowed Touques and that is final, no exceptions allowed!

[Bugbear]

Glad to hear Cynthia's long hair is doing well. And... mine is about down to my waistband on my jeans, which I can wear because I am an American. I don't think I've cut my hair since I joined the forum over three years ago.

Usually wear it in a ponytail and I recall being a little nervous about the daywear jacket and kilt pictures and having long hair when I posted them.

[English Bloke]

Just to clear up some stuff. The Gentleman WAS Scottish complete with accent. I do not doubt his authenticity.

He established what I was because after bellowing that the English are not allowed to wear kilts, he asked me straight out if I was an Englishman and I told him I was. I'm not trying to pretend I am what I am not.

Thanks Jock (and others) who have tried tactfully to explain the Scottish perspective. I realise that not all Scots are happy with the idea of an Englishman parading about in their national dress (despite said Englishman having a fair measure of Scots in his Englishness)

I've encountered the "Kilt is special" mindset before and I respect this opinion and although I'm obviously inclined to differ, I would never dismiss it as absolutely wrong purely because I don't agree. I'm more than happy to discuss the finer points of the argument with anyone. I enjoy stimulating debate and I even enjoy debate with banter. I am however not so keen on being harangued from a distance and sworn at in front of my little girl.

It's not the Scots I have an issue with, It's mearly the rudeness of an individual and his rudeness is the problem. It's not a National issue and I know plenty of equally rude Englishmen so there is no need for apologies from members here although I thank those who offer them anyway.

I do not intend to stop wearing Kilts. A bit of a rash statement on my part possibly. I wear Kilts a lot (as you may have noticed) I find them comfortable and I prefer the Kilt to trousers. Most of my non working time is kilted so another negative comment is nothing new. It is a rare day when I don't receive a negative comment of some sort, be it vehement disapproval or sad attempts at sarcastic humour. I find most negatives come from people who are perhaps not wholly secure with themselves so usually it's water off a duck's back and not worth a reaction but just lately I am a little tired of ALWAYS having to defend the way I choose to dress.

Cheers for the interest people. It's appreciated.

[mookien]

English Bloke: Now you got the spirit! Slainte!

[Chirs]

When faced with someone who is more than appreciated and less than kind I will think to myself: "My greatest revenge is knowing that s/he has to live as her/him."

[CMcG]

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I do not intend to stop wearing Kilts. A bit of a rash statement on my part possibly. I wear Kilts a lot (as you may have noticed) I find them comfortable and I prefer the Kilt to trousers. Most of my non working time is kilted so another negative comment is nothing new. It is a rare day when I don't receive a negative comment of some sort, be it vehement disapproval or sad attempts at sarcastic humour. I find most negatives come from people who are perhaps not wholly secure with themselves so usually it's water off a duck's back and not worth a reaction but just lately I am a little tired of ALWAYS having to defend the way I choose to dress.

Cheers for the interest people. It's appreciated.

You had me a bit worried that you were considering full-time bifurcation but I'm glad to know it was it was more of an expression of your vexation. It is definitely a drag having to defend the way you choose to dress, especially if it happens often. The flip side of that is that you get to wear what you like.

I'm sure that you must get more compliments than criticism and that, more importantly, we know Mrs. English Bloke supports your kiltedness. You wear the kilt well and, on some level, the pant wearing naysayers are jealous

Kilt on EB!

[Geoff Withnell]

I have green eyes, red hair, and am built a lot like Hamish from Braveheart. In fact, I have been told that when I still had long hair and a beard, that he was my twin! And I still get that from time to time... I had one guy once say to me "Hey! Why you wearin' that? You don't look Irish!" Yes. Irish. Because no one from either Scotland or Ireland have green eyes and red hair...

Like me (formerly red hair, grey eyes, built large), and probably Hamish, it's likely you are descended from the Vikings that came through the area. Celts tend to be smaller and a bit darker. Of course there is no race of man that is not mixed by this point in history.