POLL: 2013 "Kilt Census"

**aonghas** · 11th February 13, 08:14 PM

I voted traditional/contemporary. I am working to complete my traditional attire, which will be soon. I do like to wear a kilt as every day wear replacing jeans and such. As weather allows, kilt Friday as regular wear.

**O'Callaghan** · 11th February 13, 10:05 PM

I voted traditional in a contemporary way, which puts me in a tiny minority, but I virtually always wear a T-shirt if I am not actually at work, and if I am at work I can't wear a kilt, so that is why I voted that way.

If I add a cargo kilt to my wardrobe, which I am considering, that will apparently change the category I fall into. I already own a Sport Kilt with 'slash' pockets, but according to the rules of the poll that is traditional because it does not have cargo pockets. I own five other kilts, and not a single one made of wool, but again, they count as traditional the way the poll is written.

**Blake Roth** · 11th February 13, 10:14 PM

only Traditional- traditional/contemporary ways
All but one of my kilts are wool. I acquired an Amerikilt when I was a young man. I tried wearing it a few times, but it just never suited me, so somewhere in my shed is where it probably lies. I just like the traditional mode, though sometimes I'll wear a denim jacket with my kilts. One of my attractions for kilt wearing in the first place were the high hose, so scrunched socks and boots never appealed to me; other guys really can carry the look of MUGs/full out comtemporary, but as for me, its button shirts (short or long sleeve), ties, hose, etc.

**Jock Scot** · 12th February 13, 02:49 AM

I have voted and I have no doubts that most of you will know how.

**CMcG** · 12th February 13, 04:48 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

I have voted and I have no doubts that most of you will know how.

Yes, Jock. We know how much you love your MUGSs, but you should really try a traditional kilt and a nice tweed Argyll sometime. Who knows, you might like it

For anyone who doesn't know, Jock Scot is an arch-traditionalist, so I'm just kidding

**Jock Scot** · 12th February 13, 05:31 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Yes, Jock. We know how much you love your MUGSs, but you should really try a traditional kilt and a nice tweed Argyll sometime. Who knows, you might like it

For anyone who doesn't know, Jock Scot is an arch-traditionalist, so I'm just kidding

I really should have known better!

**creagdhubh** · 12th February 13, 05:38 AM

Originally Posted by CMcG

Yes, Jock. We know how much you love your MUGSs, but you should really try a traditional kilt and a nice tweed Argyll sometime. Who knows, you might like it

For anyone who doesn't know, Jock Scot is an arch-traditionalist, so I'm just kidding

Hahahahaha!!!

**OC Richard** · 12th February 13, 07:31 AM

I voted traditional kilts worn in traditional ways. Nearly always when I'm kilted it's because I'm piping and I'm dressed in full kit. I don't wear kilts as casual wear.

The only exception is so rare that I didn't think it worth considering, and that's when supporting Scotland at the USA Sevens. It's the only time I ever wear the kilt with a casual shirt (rugby supporters' shirt) and trainers.

**eagle43172** · 12th February 13, 07:59 AM

Traditional in traditional ways, although I might wear a polo shirt if the weather's really warm (and lately here it seldom gets cold), and more than occasionally a Boy Scout shirt (with regalia). I'd never wear scrunched socks and always wear a sporran (with strap or chain) and almost always a kilt jacket. And not to forget a balmoral as cover of choice.

**creagdhubh** · 12th February 13, 08:08 AM

Originally Posted by Peter Crowe

I voted traditional/traditional based on my usual practice since childhood not withstanding a period at University in my early 30's (I am now 46) when I occasionally experimented with the scrunched down hose, t-shirt and boots look but it just didn't seem right for me. My instincts on this are probably as a result of cultural conditioning from my family background, where my father, maternal grandfather, great-uncles and older family friends wore kilts in conformity with THCD norms.

Well said, Peter and I know what you mean.