What brought you to wearing a kilt?

[Jdot84]

I would like to propse a question to all of my friend here in the rabble. What brought you to wearing the kilt? Whether it be all the time or just for fair and festivals. And any advice to people that are stopping to look at our forum and may not be sure if they can wear the kilt ( under penalty of death by the KILT POLICE )

[Kiltboy]

Started with a neighbor. She had a UK and dared me to wear it. After 2 minutes, I was hooked.

[JSFMACLJR]

Well, I've been wearing the kilt since I was two years old. I turn 48 tomorrow. I guess I started to wear it because my parents dressed me in it!

Here I am when I was around three


There are enough current pics out there to make comparisons!

I do not wear the kilt daily, but often enough.


Sandford

[Cherub]

I originally bought my kilt for Ren fests as I hate drawstirng pants, pantaloons and trews. What I ordered was a Black UK Mocker, What I received was a Black UK Original. I was going to return it for an exchange but then the Cats decided it looked like a wonderful urinal so the return option went out the window. Lucky for me I found out what they had done and got the smell out.

I however found the Kilt so comfortable that I have worn for many other reasons, going out to dinner, clubs, the Toronto (Center) Island with family, and a few shows (Spam-a-lot) and concerts (Mostly the Tartan Terrors).

My Parents don't understand it but accept it, and most of my Friends have never even asked me the question.

So as soon as i get a few more kilts, some hose and a tank or two I will become a more full time wearer.

[Jdot84]

I am a history buff and my wife and kids and I spend our summers camping doing a history trail kind of thing. Well 20 years ago we ran up on a scottish festival while camping and the rest as they say is history. I became interested in my liniage and family history and after years of hounding my lovely wife about NEEDING a kilt I finaly wore her down. Now I am not able to wear the kilt full time. Mostly to fairs and festivals but I do break it out some times when the wife and I go out. I am finding more kilties around my area through this forum and that is great the more the merrier.
As for advice to people trying to find help, to quote a nike add "just do it" don't worrie about it. Any one can wear a Kilt. There are no laws that deal with who has the right to wear a kilt although you will run into self appointed KILT POLICE but pay them no attiontion. Just have fun.

J.

[LewisG]

My wife and I went to a Burns Nicht in the late 90's and joined the local Scottish Society. Initially, I said I would never wear a kilt. However, after going to some highland games and a second Burns Nicht, I changed my mind and purchased an eight yard traditional kilt. I have been wearing kilts ever since, mostly to Scottish events, but also occasionally to church and parties.

[johnnym]

I have been wearing terry cloth shower wraps for about 40 years. I knew how comfortable they are around the house and I wanted something as good for outdoor wear. However, this was before the internet and I had no other sources available. At the time, there was only one place in town that had kilts, but they were beyond my budget. About 5 years ago, I was attending a Scottish Festival and bought my first (McKenzie tartan). I wore it home driving my vintage 1952 MG. I now have 7 or 8 and wear them to work at the office a few times a week and out occasionally. I don't have enough to wear them every day, and with auto mechanics as a sideline, they are hardly suitable for the shop. I also ride a bicycle 20 - 30 miles a day and the kilt is not suitable for riding.

Advice? Wear whatever you find comfortable. Dress appropriately for the occasion. Anyone can wear a kilt, but wear it with pride and dignity.

[bricelythgoe]

I am trying to remember why I got interested in kilts. It only happened a few years ago, but I don't remember the details. I really think the idea just popped into my head. I looked on ebay (since there is nothing local) and purchased my first kilt. Little did I know that was the beginning of a continuous desire for more!$$$

[1MUNK3]

For me, since a very young age (in fact has far back has I can remember) I was brought up surrounded by my families ancestry. I was taught from my father about our family tree and he was always proud of our strong ties with Scotland. We had an entire room dedicated to our family and Scotland. He would talk of his father and his father etc.. telling me stories that were passed down from our relatives in the Highlands. The good times and bad. Days of prosper and joy, days of battles and sorrows. The strength our family had to succedd through it all. Has he told me of my brave and courageous family he would hand me pictures and heirlooms that have been passed down through the generations, I actually had artifacts in my hands, history, my families history, in front of me. I could touch it, feel it, see it. I was overwhelmed with amazement. Old pictures of my family, proudly in their kilts. From that day, I naturally wanted to wear a kilt. On weekends you could always hear bagpipes playing from that room. I would well up with a great sense of pride. At times I felt has if I would burst with the energy that was accumulating from within. My heart would pound , my hair would stand on end, goose bumps all over, you know the feeling. This was the blood of my ancestors pumping throughout my body. This is the blood of a proud people that has never been kept down. I still to this day get that way. When it's in your blood you just can't shake it. I've been into many things in my years on this planet. Some things come and some things are now gone, but one thing that's always stayed with me is my great sense of pride I have in being of Scottish stock. "The blood is strong , the heart is Highland"! I now have two young Lads and like my father, I teach them about our family tree, I pass the stories on to them and share the heirlooms I've been given. I see in them that very same twinkle, the goosebumps, the chest sticking out a wee bit more. That same sense of pride, the love of the bagpipes and all things Scottish. In fact the day I was appointed Representative for Clan Cameron my Lads and family were extremely proud. My kids can't get enough and they tell their friends at school and share our families stories and the stories of a proud nation, Scotland. Now don't get me wrong in anyway. My Lads and I are very proud Americans and would do anything for the United States. We are also very proud of our family and where we came from and we should be. So without going on any further, cuz I feel you get the general gist, that's what brought me and my Lads to wearing a kilt. Do I feel anyone should or could wear a kilt regardless if they are Scottish, have Scottish ancestry, or not. The answer, ABSOLUTELY !!!. Anyone can and should wear a kilt. For a man and a wee lad it's one of the greatest articles of clothing you will ever have and one of the most manly tae boot . So if you've been thinking about getting one and you have not yet, do yourself and those around you a favor, GET ONE. You'll never regret it, you only will if you don't. To those who give us grief, git oot of the damn sandbox and quit being so jealous and git yourself one. Cheers and up the Scots !!! Kilt on brothers and sisters.

[werewolves]

I had always thought Scottish kilts were cool, but never thought about wearing one because I'm not Scottish. Then I saw a guy wearing a UK at Octoberfest. All of a sudden a whole new world opened up in my head. Kilts that I could wear! Cool. Lots of Internet research, and the rest is history.