Casual Kilt - Man, It's Nice!

**cizinec** · 15th December 14, 03:48 PM

I ordered my son (he's 14) a casual kilt from USA Kilt. He's been wearing a Sport Kilt where I don't think it's appropriate, but I didn't want to drop the cash on something he'd grow out of. I'm not saying anything bad about Sport Kilts either. I've worn mine in Tough Mudders, marathons and road marches (coming up on a GoRuck) and it's held up well and doesn't look bad for sporting. However, it's not a pub kilt, imo.

I just got our USA Kilt order today, earlier than I expected. Holy cow, it's super nice. I'm not sure exactly what I expected, but, dang, it's as nice as folks on this board have said. I don't mind the boy going out with his kilt anymore.

**kiltedtom** · 15th December 14, 04:32 PM

Cizinec,

Glad to see you here on the forum. I agree with you that USA Kilts, Rocky and crew, do wonderful work. What tartan did you get for your son? I have the Celtic Nations. I love it. I just was curious about one thing. Your son is 14. Does he go to the pub with you?

(You did say that his Sport Kilt was not fit for a pub.) If he does, I know a lot of teen boys who will be moving to Oklahoma very quickly. LOL If I ever get out your way, I will be glad to take a pub tour with you.

Have a happy holiday season.

Tom

**cizinec** · 27th December 14, 07:27 AM

I got him a Black Watch tartan because that's the tartan his younger brothers have. When he gets over his penchant for growing, I'll get him a Graham kilt (unless he gets himself one before I get the chance).

I would take him to the pub in Tulsa where my old friends play. They sell enough food there that it's not a "bar" and the ABLE commission hasn't banned it yet. I used to play in a ceili band in my teenage years in Tulsa myself. I seem to recall a few nights at the pub, although I don't remember how old I was when I started playing there - 16 I think.

Originally Posted by kiltedtom

Cizinec,

Glad to see you here on the forum. I agree with you that USA Kilts, Rocky and crew, do wonderful work. What tartan did you get for your son? I have the Celtic Nations. I love it. I just was curious about one thing. Your son is 14. Does he go to the pub with you?

(You did say that his Sport Kilt was not fit for a pub.) If he does, I know a lot of teen boys who will be moving to Oklahoma very quickly. LOL If I ever get out your way, I will be glad to take a pub tour with you.

Have a happy holiday season.

Tom

**Tarheel** · 15th December 14, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by cizinec

He's been wearing a Sport Kilt where I don't think it's appropriate

This caught me off guard. There was a time (not long ago) when jeans were seen with tuxedo jackets at Red Carpet events. I can't see when a kilt would not fit into a wardrobe (roofing or high-rise window washing excluded). I am glad to hear that the new kilt is the "right" kilt. Welcome to the site and get the lad involved here also.

**Livonian** · 15th December 14, 06:21 PM

Mr. Tarheel, while I certainly have my thoughts about the attitude that the kilt is not acceptable daily attire, I maintain that the public sees one going about mundane errands in Highland Attire much how we on XMTS would see someone doing so in a great kilt, Jacobite shirt, and ghillie brogues... that is to say, as an affectatious, misguided, and ostentatious show of some overblown Scottish-ness (notwithstanding that I personally could see a neatly arranged belted plaid successfully worn with smart daywear).

I would more suspect that the gentleman was not objecting to the wearing of any kilt, but the wearing of a Sport Kilt, which, despite its popularity, is not a particularly becoming ambassador of the "daily kilt". I would agree with the OP that the USAK Casual would impress upon the public a much more positive image of Highland Attire.

**Dughlas mor** · 15th December 14, 08:27 PM

Congrats, Cizinec, Rocky and his crew do wonderful work. Would love to see some pics of you and your son kilted up!

**cizinec** · 27th December 14, 11:35 AM

He got up this morning for breakfast dressed in this. I told him it was a little dressed up for a Saturday.

His kilt hose are too big, but that's because they are MINE. That little turkey took them from me.

I am very pleased, however, with the kilt.

Originally Posted by Dughlas mor

Congrats, Cizinec, Rocky and his crew do wonderful work. Would love to see some pics of you and your son kilted up!

**Dughlas mor** · 27th December 14, 11:48 AM

Cizinec, he looks great! Thanks for the pics.

**Stitchwiz** · 27th December 14, 01:25 PM

Originally Posted by cizinec

He got up this morning for breakfast dressed in this. I told him it was a little dressed up for a Saturday.

His kilt hose are too big, but that's because they are MINE. That little turkey took them from me.

I am very pleased, however, with the kilt.

Time for a "Just because.." gift and buy him some hose of his own. It's a win/win situation.

"Just because" gifts are a great way to show him you love/acknowledge him for who is becoming. He gets the positive reinforcement he needs even when he isn't aware that he needs it, etc., etc., and you get the benefits of his not borrowing your hose anymore.

**Tarheel** · 27th December 14, 02:25 PM

I admire his Saturday look. He's a kid and they have their moments with clothing choices on any given day or mood. I'm glad to hear that he has adopted a more appropriate public appearance while kilted. I'd also be intimidated to spar (Jiu Jitsu) with a kilted opponent, but whatever attracts the girls eh?