Hot Topic is now carrying kilts

[navysqueaker]

So I had gone to the local hot topic to get a couple new shirts and whatever else struck my fancy. . . and well there in the guys stuff is what they are calling a kilt. . . it's kinda punkish looking, but i just laughed at this. .. . . isn't there another thread that had someone asking if Wal-mart started carrying kilts if anyone would buy them

http://www.hottopic.com/hottopic/sto...=1223858450925

[ozth3dog]

WOW!! now that's funny. Although it looks like the guy is wearing it a little too low!

[Kilted Rogue]

ya your are right, but kids wear everything a little low these days. it also looks a bit long. surprised they are not selling it as a bondage kilt

[Nighthawk]

ya your are right, but kids wear everything a little low these days. it also looks a bit long. surprised they are not selling it as a bondage kilt

It says that it's 24 inches long. That's the same length as a Stillwater. It look a little rediculous... but if it gets more people wearing kilts, then I'm all for it.

[Highlander31]

...It look a little rediculous... but if it gets more people wearing kilts, then I'm all for it.

I reluctantly agree with Nighthawk. I would hope the transition stage from the ridiculous to a decent kilt would be as short as possible.

[Highland Logan]

It says that it's 24 inches long. That's the same length as a Stillwater. It look a little rediculous... but if it gets more people wearing kilts, then I'm all for it.

This is not directed solely at you, but you did bring it up, so it's a good segway to a question I have... Why does anyone care if more people get into wearing the kilt? I wear my kilt because of my family heritage, and I wear it when I chose to. I don't need to see half of the planet in one to feel comfortable, or a movie star in one to feel validated. Why are some on this board obsessed with getting more people to wear kilts?

Frank

[Nighthawk]

This is not directed solely at you, but you did bring it up, so it's a good segway to a question I have... Why does anyone care if more people get into wearing the kilt? I wear my kilt because of my family heritage, and I wear it when I chose to. I don't need to see half of the planet in one to feel comfortable, or a movie star in one to feel validated. Why are some on this board obsessed with getting more people to wear kilts?

Frank

Well, very simply, because I like them, and would like to see more around. I don't give a rat's rear end about the validation. I just happen to think the look more classy than most pants. So yes, I would like to see more people wearing them, weather it be those of us showing our pride in our heritage by wearing our family tartans, or people with no Scottish, or even Celtic blood, at all wearing more modern variants. It's because I like to see a little variety. That's why I would like to see more people wearing the kilt. I also like seeing that more people of African ancestory are ditching the FUBU garbage and wearing some of the more tradition African styles on offer. There are a couple families who go to my parent's church who wear their African clothes. It's beautiful, and makes the appearance of the congregation a little more diverse. So I guess the truth is that I don't so much care that more people wear the kilt so much as I like seeing people branching out from the trousers-and-tie norm. Check out Ron/Riverkilt and his photo gallery for a prime example of what I like seeing.

[Nighthawk]

Ron- where the heck are your pics of your sarrongs?!?!

[BoldHighlander]

This is not directed solely at you, but you did bring it up, so it's a good segway to a question I have... Why does anyone care if more people get into wearing the kilt? I wear my kilt because of my family heritage, and I wear it when I chose to. I don't need to see half of the planet in one to feel comfortable, or a movie star in one to feel validated. Why are some on this board obsessed with getting more people to wear kilts?

Frank

I have to agree with you Frank.
If more people start wearing the kilt, great! If not, that's okay too.
(& I don't need movie star etc 'validation' either )

[cessna152towser]

I note the illustration shows it worn over tight trousers. However if it gets guys started wearing kilts, then they decide its too hot for the trousers under the kilt, then they move into a more upmarket kilt, this is all to the good.