Wearing a kilt out and about

[Kiltedjohn]

I guess the positives far outweigh the negatives. if im ever near wolverhampton one day ill wear a kilt and have a pint with you if you would like that.

Sounds like a great idea!

[Jon Lilley]

Being a piper, I can't actually remember the first time I went out kilted without my pipes, but since I'm kilted coming and going to an event/performance/parade/games, etc., the in between stops are quite humorous. I had done a wedding and decided to stop for lunch on the way home. I never stopped to think about what I was wearing and was brought up short when the wee lass behind the counter started openly flirting with me. She eyed me up & down and smiled the whole time I was there. I never considered my kilt a 'babe magnet', but I guess I should. I smile whenever I think about that. I really should strap one one more often . . .

Slàinte!,

Jon

[Allum Aye]

I have just ordered a Utility Kilt with a camouflage pattern. I plan on wearing it to our annual game and fish banquet next year. No doubt that is the last place anyone would expect to see a person in a kilt.

People are entitled to opinions and will express them regardless of what you are wearing. Kilts are not for the weak of mind or the weak of heart. Wear you kilt when and where you want and wear it well. Negative comments stem from jealousy and ignorance.

Don
Allum |Aye
Manitoba, Canada

[thescot]

My first outing was to a local pub. It caused only a minor stir, mostly from females telling me how good I looked. I made it a point to look everyone in the eye and smile, especially the guys. (A couple of guys told me in private that they wished they had to guts to wear one.)

You should know that most people like to see a man in a kilt, and nearly all women do. So I think the key is to appear confident, look everyone in the eye, and laugh off any jokes or smart comments. Having a come-back doesn't hurt either. But definitely avoid any rudeness, and never--EVER--let 'em see you sweat!

There are very few places I won't wear a kilt these days. And there are no comments that make me angry or embarrassed. It's partly knowing that the girls love it that adds confidence! Ha.

[Liam]

My first time - April, 1977 - in Aboyne

[DyerStraits]

I first wore a kilt to the opera--Charlie jacket, fly plaid, the whole nine yards (Actually I changed at the office first, then took the train into the City (Chicago). Nothing but warm compliments and admiring smiles, approving glances and flirty chat-ups from the ladies the entire evening, more than I'd collectively ever received before.

And I've never looked back. I wear kilts on a very regular basis--for concerts, dining out, holiday events, at the office (every week for Casual Friday), tinkering on my bicycles in my workshop in the basement, walking the dog, knocking about and running errands on the weekends, playing golf, Down At The Pub, etc. Dress Up, Dress Down, and everywhere in between--I can and will Kilt Up for it (I now own about eight kilts and four or five kilt jackets, and a bazillion sporrans). Yes, you will get sarcastic/thoughtless/frighteningly ethnocentric/ignorant and just plain stupid questions, comments and remarks, but you will also get far, far more of the aforementioned warm compliments, admiring smiles, approving glances and flirty chat-ups. Wearing a kilt regularly is a challenge in terms of complimentary garments (especially shoes and jackets) and accessories, but it's a fun and not insurmountable one. Wear it properly, wear it like you mean it, wear it with the confidence and swagger that only a kilt bestows, and you'll be just fine. A Man In A Kilt Is A Man And A Half. Slainte!

[Andrews Son]

I never stopped to think about what I was wearing and was brought up short when the wee lass behind the counter started openly flirting with me. She eyed me up & down and smiled the whole time I was there. I never considered my kilt a 'babe magnet', but I guess I should. I smile whenever I think about that. I really should strap one one more often . . .

Slàinte!,

Jon

Lol the kilt definitely draws the ladies and makes all the guys jealous at the same time. I love wearing the jacket and waistcoat out and about as its such a sharp looking outfit. I sadly dont have enough reasons to wear it, but christmas is coming up so ill take some pictures.

[Andrews Son]

My first outing was to a local pub. It caused only a minor stir, mostly from females telling me how good I looked. I made it a point to look everyone in the eye and smile, especially the guys. (A couple of guys told me in private that they wished they had to guts to wear one.)
. It's partly knowing that the girls love it that adds confidence! Ha.

It sounds like confidence is the big issue as to whether you pull it off or not. And eye contact is a good factor in the looking the part. Ill try to remember that for the future. thank you

[Andrews Son]

My first time - April, 1977 - in Aboyne

I bet that was a proud moment for you, you look really smart (Guessing your on the right). Was there a special occasion for wearing it? or because you just brought it?

[Andrews Son]

Wear it properly, wear it like you mean it, wear it with the confidence and swagger that only a kilt bestows, and you'll be just fine. A Man In A Kilt Is A Man And A Half. Slainte!

That should be the our mantra here, i like that "A Man In A Kilt Is A Man And A Half" At a wedding i was kilted and the question was asked but i told them the answer(which i now know it should be kept a secret, which i will from now on) but i was told by a lad "noone else here has the stones to wear a kilt with out anything on." as we were in a rough area, but i survived to kilt again.