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29th July 18, 04:51 AM
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Reaction to you Wearing a Kilt
What I am specifically wondering is if any of you have shown up for a date wearing a kilt and had the young lady react negatively to your kilt? Just for the record, I'm single, so it is a matter of importance for someone in my circumstances.
"Far better it is to dare mighty things than to take rank with those poor wretched souls who know neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
"Today is your victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men." - Miyamoto Musashi
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29th July 18, 05:06 AM
#2
Negative Kilt Date
I can see two thoughts on the subject. Since the wearing of the kilt is not all that common, a little battlefield preparation prior to springing the kilt on your date might be a good idea. Then again you might just have discovered a good reason to look elsewhere for a date.
All depends I reckon on exactly how the date expressed the reaction.
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29th July 18, 05:07 AM
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In the dim and distant past, oh yes! I learnt pretty quickly not to wear the kilt on the first date------if I wasn't wearing the kilt at the time when asking for the date-------- and made sure that there was not a negative reaction to kilts, before the kilt was let loose. 
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29th July 18, 05:35 AM
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So... what were ye' wearin' when ye' met Mrs. Jock? 
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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29th July 18, 05:44 AM
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" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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29th July 18, 07:17 PM
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The first date is your time to sell your self somewhat if the person knows nothing about you. The more normal you seem to be the better when you first get to know someone. There's really no normal and everyone has their eccentricities that do come out but scaring a date away before they have a chance to better know you gets you nowhere. Now if they've known you for a while and know that you wear kilts regularly or from time to time you might want to ask a mutual friend if they're ever had a negative view and jump from there.
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29th July 18, 07:27 PM
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Being single for 30 years and kilted for a bunch of them I've found kilts embolden single ladies...they approach me and ask all sorts of questions, including "the" question. A great ice breaker. Have been at conferences where ladies I'd yet to meet passed me suggestive notes.
Perhaps its because they've read those romance novels with kilted gents on the cover of the book.
One lovely lady, some years ago, when it was time to advance our relationship said forcefully, "Leave the kilt on."
Just isn't anything at all negative about kilts for single men. IF....a lady was put off by my being kilted I'd not have any interest in her anyway.
Kilt up and sally forth.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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29th July 18, 05:37 AM
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I would not wear one as a surprise on a first date, although when I have not worn one, disappointment has been expressed.
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29th July 18, 09:35 PM
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 Originally Posted by Jock Scot
In the dim and distant past, oh yes! I learnt pretty quickly not to wear the kilt on the first date------if I wasn't wearing the kilt at the time when asking for the date-------- and made sure that there was not a negative reaction to kilts, before the kilt was let loose.
Lol, sounds like good advice....
"Far better it is to dare mighty things than to take rank with those poor wretched souls who know neither victory nor defeat." - Theodore Roosevelt
"Today is your victory over yourself of yesterday; tomorrow is your victory over lesser men." - Miyamoto Musashi
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29th July 18, 09:48 PM
#10
I can actually comment on this with experience.
Last week I was in Honolulu
I wasn’t on a date but with a group of locals who were taking me out.
1 gentleman in the group was wearing a 5:11 Black Kilt, scrunched socks, boots, black Tshirt and black vest. He looked great and was very excited to hear about me going to kilt kamp
It was perfectly appropriate...... but..... there’s always a but!
We were at a local sports bar on Taco Tuesday, he was dressier than the construction workers still in hi-vis but not so dressy as to look silly.
So where will the date be? What sort of kilt?
If it’s drinks or meal at a local bar, maybe a walk for shaved ice and a chat... a casual canvas kilt would be great.
A nice dinner at a fancy restaurant... no. A woollen tartan kilt will look silly and a solid canvas kilt would be too casual.
I think your location and climate in Hawaii does restrict traditional tartan kilt wear for you.
But some solid coloured drill or canvas casual kilts would be great.
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