If by tights you are referring to women's pantyhose, I'd suggest not... enough said. For those few times when it would actually be too cold to wear yer Kilt Lad, the Scots already came up with an excellent alternative many years ago... they call them Trews.
It has been a bit windy around here - the thunderstorms I can cope with, but I had already switched to my lighter kilts and packed the heavy ones away.
The solution has been some leggings - the local Lidl had them, ankle length and cropped (to just below the knee). They are not skin tight just cut close to body shape, and mostly cotton.
I would not wear the long ones if I knew they would get very wet, as wool is much safer, but I have been out in the wind and untroubled by flying pleats - and the local motorists seem far less alarmed by the sight of black leggings than the white lace edged petticoats which have caused consternation and at least one collision in the past.
The edge of the cropped leggings is soft enough to hoick up above the knees to hide them from view when walking about, if that was felt to be necessary, but they would still provide insulation. They could be drawn down to meet the hose for extra protection - from hailstones for instance. One experience of hailstones bouncing up of pavements would be enough to convince most that an extra layer is advantageous.
My, how late I am coming to this thread. Just noticed it alive this morning. Before skin tight lycra suits become the kewl thing amongst bicyclist, biking togs were made of wool jersey fabric. The shorts were just shy of knee length and fit like tights. I loved mine. Great all year around. Wool jersey fabric isn't as common as it once was, but I've been looking for some to make my cold weather unmentionables for wear with kilts. Give wool jersey some thought.
Originally Posted by IsaacW
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