So I was at the mall...

[Drac]

Last weekend I was at the mall wearing my VP Gordon with my wife. While there I got more attention than I have ever gotten while wearing a kilt!

There was a band of giggling girls who as to take my picture. Since I was in no mood to end up on Twitter or Facebook I politly answer no. While we were walking away my wife looked back and saw they were going to any ways and moved in behind me to block it.

Had a guy come up to me and ask if there was a special event? I said no and he complemented on wearing it "just because." He said he was a piper (hope he is not hanging around here ) so I was wondering why you need a special occasion to wear a kilt?

Also had an older gentleman complement me on not wearing thoughs "camando" kilts. Sees too many around. Wasn't sure how to answer that one as I am looking forward to a couple casual kilts coming in.

Jim

[denmcdough]

Unfortunately, when I wear my kilt out and about, with no special event going on, people always ask me what the occasion is. Or, do I play the bagpipes? After awhile, it does become a pain!

[Zardoz]

They asked to take your picture? How polite! Of course I never miss a chance to get a photo with random bands of giggling girls!

[xman]

so I was wondering why you need a special occasion to wear a kilt?

The expense obviously. Most wouldn't wear an expensive garment for anything but dress up occasions. This is changing and the more the cost get within reach, the more it will change.

Unfortunately, when I wear my kilt out and about, with no special event going on, people always ask me what the occasion is. Or, do I play the bagpipes? After awhile, it does become a pain!

You need a host of witty and confusing responses. When people asked me why I grew my handlebar mustache I started telling them I was steam punk.

"Special occasion? I'm being knighted later today".

"Pipes? I'm not a plumber".

[M. A. C. Newsome]

Unfortunately, when I wear my kilt out and about, with no special event going on, people always ask me what the occasion is. Or, do I play the bagpipes? After awhile, it does become a pain!

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[Nighthawk]

I don't see why questions would bother people. I personally am more bothered when people point and laugh, instead. I much prefer the questions! It shows an interest and a willingness to learn, which in my estimation, is a good thing, because I am always happy to teach. Education aides acceptance, and ignorance is the gateway to prejudice.

[Colin MacBean]

Pose for the picture next time It's good for PR for the kilt

[Drac]

I personally am more bothered when people point and laugh, instead.

Oh there was quite a bit of that too. Actually the not so subtle whispering gets me more. Though there were people who didn't even bother hiding the opinions on how stupid or ridiculous they thought I looked.

Pose for the picture next time It's good for PR for the kilt

If I thought it had been serious or at least fun I might have considered it but it was very obviously mocking.

Jim

[jForrester]

You remind me of an experience in Edinburgh. Our final day in Scotland on the last visit, Rachel and I had been at a black tie luncheon. After turning in our rental car, we arrived at the Witchery an hour early for our reservation. (We're still in formal attire, mind, me in Montrose doublet, kilt, decorations, etc., Rachel in cocktail dress.) With an hour to kill and a plane to catch the next day, Rachel suggested one last shopping browse of The Royal Mile. OK. She looks at me and says "Someone is going to want to take your picture." "Naw" says I. But sure enough, in the first shop, a couple of crazy Americans came up to me and asked "May we take your picture?" Putting on my best accent, I say "Sure, Lass, but would be better ootside again' the stone walls." After several snaps they asked me "Where are you from?" You should have seen their faces when I replied "South Carolina"!!

[Woot22]

You remind me of an experience in Edinburgh. Our final day in Scotland on the last visit, Rachel and I had been at a black tie luncheon. After turning in our rental car, we arrived at the Witchery an hour early for our reservation. (We're still in formal attire, mind, me in Montrose doublet, kilt, decorations, etc., Rachel in cocktail dress.) With an hour to kill and a plane to catch the next day, Rachel suggested one last shopping browse of The Royal Mile. OK. She looks at me and says "Someone is going to want to take your picture." "Naw" says I. But sure enough, in the first shop, a couple of crazy Americans came up to me and asked "May we take your picture?" Putting on my best accent, I say "Sure, Lass, but would be better ootside again' the stone walls." After several snaps they asked me "Where are you from?" You should have seen their faces when I replied "South Carolina"!!

Hilarious and not an uncommon event on the Royal Mile.