Wearing a kilt out and about

**thecompaqguy** · 12th December 13, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Andrews Son

Thats awesome, i like how you had to explain its not a skirt, exactly what i would of done. Its good to hear other cultures embracing our own culture.

I have a denim one which isn't a tartan, but it's nice to be different

I get comments like 'nice skirt' from those deliberately trying to provoke a response, but am tired of saying 'its a kilt', which then brings the "You aren't Scottish" conversation (actually my surname is Ferguson) but I just say 'thanks'... when they get no reaction, they move on. I have quite a few, I should wear them more often, but I have been busy with work. A lot do like the kilt...

...especially a Caledonian one worn with something bright. It felt good to stand out in a sea of black tuxedos at a recent Ball

**Hawk** · 13th December 13, 12:03 AM

Well done Compaqguy, well done.....

Hawk

**Andrews Son** · 13th December 13, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by thecompaqguy

I have a denim one which isn't a tartan, but it's nice to be different

I get comments like 'nice skirt' from those deliberately trying to provoke a response, but am tired of saying 'its a kilt', which then brings the "You aren't Scottish" conversation (actually my surname is Ferguson) but I just say 'thanks'... when they get no reaction, they move on. I have quite a few, I should wear them more often, but I have been busy with work. A lot do like the kilt...

...especially a Caledonian one worn with something bright. It felt good to stand out in a sea of black tuxedos at a recent Ball

Fair play to you mate, you look really smart, if someone told me about purple and green i would of thought it would clash, but you pulled it off. Dont worry about people asking if you should be wearing it, for you its right, and its a good way to stand out in london.

Have you wondered about your family tree or anything as you do have a scottish connection, or have you got in touch with clan ferguson and met up with them

**thecompaqguy** · 24th December 13, 12:31 AM

Originally Posted by Andrews Son

Fair play to you mate, you look really smart, if someone told me about purple and green i would of thought it would clash, but you pulled it off. Dont worry about people asking if you should be wearing it, for you its right, and its a good way to stand out in london.

Have you wondered about your family tree or anything as you do have a scottish connection, or have you got in touch with clan ferguson and met up with them

My roots are Jamaican, some of the family know of my kilts, but like most West Indians our Scottish surnames came from the plantation days. It's still good to stand out though

**HippieLee** · 13th December 13, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by thecompaqguy

I have a denim one which isn't a tartan, but it's nice to be different

I get comments like 'nice skirt' from those deliberately trying to provoke a response, but am tired of saying 'its a kilt', which then brings the "You aren't Scottish" conversation (actually my surname is Ferguson) but I just say 'thanks'... when they get no reaction, they move on. I have quite a few, I should wear them more often, but I have been busy with work. A lot do like the kilt...

...especially a Caledonian one worn with something bright. It felt good to stand out in a sea of black tuxedos at a recent Ball

you even found a door to match your socks! Very well done my friend!

**RedRocker** · 13th December 13, 10:43 PM

I have been wearing a kilt now since 2009, and at this point I pretty much wear one every day. I have friends that have never seen me wear pants.
playing 3.jpg 1077683_10151726205897230_1915606586_o.jpg. Oh, I even wear mine to work now. So next year I will be wearing my kilt around the world.