Kilted at a renfair.

**Sir Robert** · 3rd December 06, 04:48 PM

It was not me, the little kilt is not old enough to be "in period."

Today was Celtic day at the Louisiana Renfair. There must have been two dozen kilted men there. I had fun pointing out the kilting feaux pas. All and all though it was nice to see so many kilts.

**auld argonian** · 3rd December 06, 05:00 PM

Yeah, but they're trying...so give them partial credit for at least trying to get into the spirit of things.

Best

AA

**Jimmy the Celt** · 3rd December 06, 05:04 PM

I wonder how many will decide to wear the kilt more often.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 3rd December 06, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Robert

It was not me, the little kilt is not old enough to be "in period."

I think it rather funny (ha ha), and perhaps funny (odd) that someone dressed "in period" would automatically assume that someone else wearing a little kilt was trying to do the same.

I'd wear a little kilt to a renfair... of course I would and do wear a kilt to lots of other places as well. The little kilt is a dang sight more comfortable and flattering than a pair of green tights!!

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**Panache** · 4th December 06, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

... The little kilt is a dang sight more comfortable and flattering than a pair of green tights!!....

Tell that to Errol Flynn!

Says Panache whose favorite movie is "The Adventures of Robin Hood".

Cheers

**berserkbishop** · 23rd April 08, 10:44 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Tell that to Errol Flynn!

Says Panache whose favorite movie is "The Adventures of Robin Hood".

Cheers

Here Here! Long live Robin Hood!*

*green tights and all

BB

**turpin** · 3rd December 06, 10:12 PM

So is the great kilt considered "in-period" for a ren-faire? How about all that fantasy leather armor one sees, like something on the bad guys from Conan the Barbarian. By Crom, ther's probably more non-period stuff worn than period.

**Semiomniscient** · 23rd April 08, 12:22 PM

Originally Posted by turpin

So is the great kilt considered "in-period" for a ren-faire? How about all that fantasy leather armor one sees, like something on the bad guys from Conan the Barbarian. By Crom, ther's probably more non-period stuff worn than period.

I didn't want to wear my kilt to the Louisiana Ren Fest because I don't like people thinking it's "costume" or that it was medieval like Mel Gibson portrays. But my mom reminded me that Ren Fests include "historical fiction" and anachronisms are allowed. Besides, people talk in their fake English accents... but from what I've heard, those aren't likely to be how they spoke in England at such times.

**katmills2005** · 4th December 06, 04:57 AM

Ren Fairs are not places to worry about what is or is not period. Fae folks, elves, belly dancers, gypsys and a general wide spread assortment of costumes can be found, in period, out of period, street clothes and fantasy.

Yes the Great kilt is often worn to Ren fairs as well as SCA events. SCA is where you will find everyone dressed in period. Its actually a requirement to attend one of their events. (Its rather sad that I have more SCA clothes than mundane)

**Ayin McFye** · 23rd April 08, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by katmills2005

Its actually a requirement to attend one of their events. (Its rather sad that I have more SCA clothes than mundane)

I wouldn't go as far as to say it's a requirement in the SCA to dress period, but it is definitely stronger encouraged at least here in Atedveldt. There are by far more people in the SCA who will attempt to ensure that everyone around is wearing period clothing, but there are still plenty of people running around in Native American Moccosins, black belts, and plenty of other items that wouldn't have been have been around for the time their shooting for.

I don't really go to Renn Faire's anymore, but if I was going to, I would just have to go for the fun, and not to be the period snob that I've been called before.