Multicultural Kilt Day

[Andy Ternay]

Out and about today in my USAKilts Holyrood tartan casual kilt. Ran into a woman wearing a hijab at the grocery store and she complimented me on my kilt and asked about the tartan. I told her she had a lovely hijab (it was very colorful) and we went our separate ways. Later I got my haircut by an elderly Vietnamese man (the woman who usually cuts my hair was out today) and he was very excited by the kilt. I could tell that he really wanted to tell me something but all I really understood was him saying "Vietnam", "Scotland" and "kilt". I did understand when he said "very nice" pointing at the kilt.

Here's a pic; I'm dressed about as casually as can be as today was errand day. Notice the socks - in deference to Texas' heat I am wearing ordinary socks semi-scrunched into my hiking boots. In light of the recent thread about short socks I thought I would post the photo and see what people think.

[fcgeil]

Overall I like the look, but the short socks don't work for me. I'd rather (and often do) wear traditional hose scrunched down.

[knotty]

Works for me. My feeling is regardless how others see you, in the end of the day you only have to please one person.

Craig

[Richrail]

Works for me. My feeling is regardless how others see you, in the end of the day you only have to please one person.

Craig

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[Dajo95]

I like it! Of course I'm the guy who wears short socks and converse high tops though so I probably don't count... Lol

[mookien]

Andy: That's a very relaxed informal look - perfectly appropriate for hot weather. Thus, the short socks make sense and look good. Even no socks would be OK, if your shoes/boots breathe well. The Holyrood is one of my favorites, though I don't yet own one. Maybe someday.

John

[Riverkilt]

Great stories of kilted encounters. If I were in Dallas today I'd wear a casual too - but would be barefoot in sandals in 90+ degrees F with humidity....