The Transformation Is Complete

[Ugly Bear]

It all started with a black Original Utilikilt back in October 2002. People online told me it was a "gateway garment" that would lead me to a whole new way of dressing. They insisted that it was the first step toward "freestyling" -- or cross-dressing, depending on where you stood on the issue.

A little over three years later, it is now obvious that that first kilt was a first step toward something.



21 kilts varying from traditional to contemporary. One more being shipped. Two more on order. Proud descendent of an outlawed clan.

Hat tip to Steven Villegas.

[Robin]

Nice!

I bet someone will say the sporran must be worn a bit higher :mrgreen:

[Kiltedmusiclover]

You look smashing! Well Done.

[Southern Breeze]

Great pic,you look outstanding.

[78_Celt]

Nice pic. You wear it well.

[Kiltedfirepiper]

I remember when I was with City of Denver pipe band I was told the proper placement of the sporran is one hand width under the belt.....looking at his hands I'd say he hasit dead on!

looking sharp BTW


Scott

[ByDand]

Looks great! I think the sporran is just right and the entire outfit is perfect. You are allowed to smile though! 8)

[Ugly Bear]

Thank you all for the kind words.

You look smashing! Well Done.

"Smashed" is more like it. I'd just gotten home from a 5-course meal; each course had a wine, and I had a glass before the dinner started. Present at the dinner was a woman who marketed Finger Lakes wineries, and introduced each wine with each course. With each new wine, her presentation became louder, more colorful and more giggly. With the last course, she encouraged us to "try new things" in New York, and then blurted out, "Speaking of 'trying new things,' what's the story with the kilt?!" She got a laugh.

So I made a very short speech. "There's not much to say. I'm from Greece.*" Another big laugh. "I have Scottish ancestry, but I've never been to Scotland. And I'm a MacGregor."

Another gentleman piped up and said he'd just been to Edinburgh, and almost no one wore the kilt, except the pipers at the castle, and that the youth there seemed to disdain it. Someone else said that American youth disdain it, too. I begged to differ, pointing out that the kids at a Dropkick Murphys concert are known to sport the kilt.

It was a really good dinner.

You are allowed to smile though! 8)

Actually, I'm smiling broadly. (Look close.) I'm called Ugly Bear because my disposition ain't all that sunny. This photo has me still buzzing from six glasses of wine; that's about as jovial as I get.

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*Greece is a suburb of Rochester, NY, not known for being a cosmopolitan place.

[Big Paul]

Outstanding! You look great! I dare anyone to call you a Nancy Boy!!

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Ugly_Bear,

Great look! And I have been to Greece! My father still lives in Pittsford.