Sister In Law thinks Kilts are not acceptable everyday attire.

**jordanjm** · 30th June 08, 05:18 AM

Yesterday we went to my in-laws house to visit my wife's sister who is in from Michigan with her three boys. I was not at all surprised to learn as we talked that she thought kilts were nice, but only appropriate for special occasions. She seemed genuinely shocked when I told her I wear a kilt 2-4 times a month (At this stage it is all I can do). When I mentioned members here who are full time kilt wearers she was really surprised. When I mentioned that there were kilts available for the cost of a good pair of pants she was aghast. I think I am going to have to wear my good Tartan kilt at least once so the nephews are introduced to kilts, and then wear my green canvas kilt at least once while they are here.

**Sionnachdubh** · 30th June 08, 05:42 AM

I see exactly what you mean everyone accuses you of "living in the past" as it were.
( sometimes I would take that as a compliment though)

**Dirk Skene** · 30th June 08, 06:42 AM

I now have more kilts than pants. But it seems I am wearing them less often .... work dress codes.
Work on her. She'll come around.

**robthehiker** · 30th June 08, 06:54 AM

I recommend zipping over to www.stillwaterkilts.com and buying a kilt for your brother!

**Panache** · 30th June 08, 08:07 AM

"Sister In Law thinks Kilts are not acceptable everyday attire."

That is a perfectly valid feeling and you should be supportive of your sister's choice. If she only wishes to wear a kilt only on special occasions that is her perrogative. I, for one, respect that.

Cheers

Jamie

**Spc. Scott** · 30th June 08, 08:18 AM

Well played Panache.

Seriously though, I think if she sees that you wearing a kilt around on your average day it might shed a different light on things. I know it did for my wife...she wasn't too sure about the idea of me in a kilt.

And the SWK idea is a good one in my humble opinion.

**Kilted in Maine** · 30th June 08, 08:24 AM

To each his/her own ... We can't convert them all!!

**zeeew** · 30th June 08, 08:24 AM

Yesterday at a family gathering I was talking to my nephew about kilts, he thinks they are ok for playing pipes but thats about it. I told him kilts were around before pants, and that (for his personal beliefs) well known people from history didnt wear pants either. Hey, cut a robe in half, you have a kilt, sorta, and a shirt. But you still dont have pants.

**attworth** · 30th June 08, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by Dirk Skene

work dress codes..

I hear that.

Many people think kilts are costumes. It'll take a lot of people wearing kilts regularly to change that idea.

My step-dad commented the other day that I was started a fashion trend.. I had to remind him that it's actually a couple hundred years old.

**Yaish** · 30th June 08, 09:02 AM

Originally Posted by Panache

"Sister In Law thinks Kilts are not acceptable everyday attire."

That is a perfectly valid feeling and you should be supportive of your sister's choice. If she only wishes to wear a kilt only on special occasions that is her perrogative. I, for one, respect that.

Cheers

Jamie

There you go, that's the answer right there.

Getting the brother a SWK would certainly be a nice gesture though. She even acknowledged they are alright for special occasions. What's more special than a Tuesday out with the family? Or a Saturday spent home puttering around the garden? Or a Thursday after work, watching some TV shows?