This is going to be harder than I thought...

[staticsan]

I discovered today that my family (mother and sister, specifically) thinks kilt-wearing belongs to special events of the Scottish variety. They were, unsurprisingly, unaware that modern kilts can be had for an affordable price and in non-tartan, though they didn't much care when I sais this, either. My sister, particularly, has seen one or two fashion disasters with men in "kilts" over the years and is therefore unlikely to be impressed by my donning a kilt. She also happened to specifically mention against me wearing one to work, although that wouldn't be so bad as I work in an office at a desk all day.

However, both don't know I've placed an order for my first kilt! It will take 4 weeks to be delivered, though, which means I will have to buy another from someone else if I want to wear one on Australia Day (Jan 26).

But that's a relatively minor problem. I still have to live with my family for a little until my finances recover from the separation from my (ex-)wife. I'm not sure what would be harder: convincing them it's actually okay, or going ahead without convincing them.

Wade.

P.S. I have at least one (female) friend who is encouraging me to be kilted.

[Navyguy]

Kilt on brother, hopefuly they too will see the light.

[McMurdo]

Firstly
From Whitby, Ont. Canada

Secondly, you have already talked to them about it, if they dont agree it may be harder for you to pursue, given your situation, but does that mean you should stop? I say that is up to you ask yourself how important is it to you, and use that as a guideline, if it were me I would wear it when I want to.

Just my 2 cents, congratulations on ordering your kilt, at least you have time to decide what you will do.

Good luck

[Jerry]

Maybe have them check out this forum. Several of our respected ladies here could share their opinions om every day kilt wearing. And, if you post a pic here, you are going to be told emphatically if you are committing a major fashion mistake.

[Graham]

Hi Wade, I sympathise with your problem, and sometimes find it's easier to explain the purchase of a kilt after it arrives.

But..mother and sister, surely they see you as a grown man who now wants to experience the freedom of wearing the kilt?

Just do it mate, that's my advice
Where are you getting your kilt from?

[cessna152towser]

Might help to meet their objections if you opt for a self colour budget kilt for everyday wear and to work and get a dressy tartan kilt for those nights out and special occasions. Living in Scotland where traditional tartan kilts have been around for a while, I find the tartan does occasionally draw attention. Surprisingly I have found that I am most invisible when I am out and about in my blue acrylic or black polycotton kilts, yet when these first arrived I was initially reluctant to wear them outside as I thought they were too skirtish looking and too big a departure from the traditional wool kilts which I normally wore.

[Warlock]

Kilt on, Laddie! Just tell Mom and Sis that you're an adult and can make up your own mind, but tell them they can cetainly help you pick out ties and shirts that will compliment your wardrobe!

[Canadian_Kilt]

Welcome to my world. You start out thinking everyone loves it - and they do .. until they figure out you're serious about it.

While not everyone I know thinks this way, my fiancee does. She loves kilts, but equates them with tuxedoes, or at least a suit and tie, and feels wearing them otherwise is wierd. I'm working on her, but not having much luck. Thus far, she has agreed that I could wear a kilt on any formal occasion, and/or any relevant occasion (ie highland games, burns etc). I was sure to let her know I will be seeking out these occasions more often.

It's very frustrating ..

[GMan]

Family dynamics are indeed strange. As an individual, I say go Kilted, and be yourself.

[Pour1Malt]

befair yur kilt arrives....

start tellin them whit they shuid wear...

be annoyin'...

then when they tell ya it is nain o' yur business whit they wear- agree with them...




then... happily wait fur yur kilt!!!