30 - 40 Deg Heat

**Mel1721L** · 5th July 14, 02:33 AM

Originally Posted by Kylahullu

Why not wear kilt and sandals? I do not know a least reason for not wearing sandals with a kilt if the weather is hot. At least I do it. It feels right.

It just doesn't look right, at least not in my mind.

**Kylahullu** · 5th July 14, 03:58 AM

Originally Posted by Mel1721L

It just doesn't look right, at least not in my mind.

That might be same kind of a question than is it right to wear socks with sandals. Some people think it is utterly wrong and others wear socks thinking it is practical and totally right.

**McMurdo** · 5th July 14, 04:28 AM

I do understand what you are saying, at 30°c-40°c an 8 yard kilt would to my mind be simply too heavy. In fact earlier on this year I was wearing a 4 yard kilt in about 27°c weather for 2 days. I suffered from a heat rash that was rather uncomfortable. As for a kilt with sandals I admit I have done it once in extreme heat but do not like the look either. Wear the kilt when you think it is appropriate, in your own area of the world.

**Mel1721L** · 5th July 14, 09:03 AM

Originally Posted by McMurdo

I do understand what you are saying, at 30°c-40°c an 8 yard kilt would to my mind be simply too heavy. In fact earlier on this year I was wearing a 4 yard kilt in about 27°c weather for 2 days. I suffered from a heat rash that was rather uncomfortable. As for a kilt with sandals I admit I have done it once in extreme heat but do not like the look either. Wear the kilt when you think it is appropriate, in your own area of the world.

I have a 5 yard kilt for warmer weather, it's wool still though so can be uncomfortable, a belt is out of the question, I think I'll have to wait until it's cold again, around 16 Deg.

**Couper** · 5th July 14, 09:34 AM

A week ago we attended a surprise birthday party for a family friend turning 30. Yikes - I surely wish I could go back and do that again. But I digress...

I put on my USAKilts American Heritage Casual, knowing the home would be rather hot. It was a steamy hot evening and they have a small house with poor A/C and were expecting about 30 guests.

So there I was, ready to go, wearing scrunched down hose and short boots! My wife's immediate comment was, "You look like you'll be over-heated, you'll look better wearing your flip-flops." I did because it was certainly flip-flop weather. I felt comfortable and received a few compliments while at the party. A win-win.

Except...
I suppose I was lucky, however, that none of the kilt police were at the party. LOL

**Mel1721L** · 5th July 14, 09:56 AM

Originally Posted by Couper

A week ago we attended a surprise birthday party for a family friend turning 30. Yikes - I surely wish I could go back and do that again. But I digress...

I put on my USAKilts American Heritage Casual, knowing the home would be rather hot. It was a steamy hot evening and they have a small house with poor A/C and were expecting about 30 guests.

So there I was, ready to go, wearing scrunched down hose and short boots! My wife's immediate comment was, "You look like you'll be over-heated, you'll look better wearing your flip-flops." I did because it was certainly flip-flop weather. I felt comfortable and received a few compliments while at the party. A win-win.

Except...
I suppose I was lucky, however, that none of the kilt police were at the party. LOL

Definately no kilt police in Spain. LOL, I just don't want to look stupid, but I may give it a try with the sandals when I take the dogs for a walk later.

**RGRatSea** · 10th August 14, 10:25 AM

I got over the fears expressed about "proper" wearing of the kilt many years ago in Mexico. My tropical kilt is about 3-meters of light blend. It looks well and was comfortable with light shoes. Now bear in mind, this was a climate where we would come home and kick off our sandals saying, "Boy, it's sure good to get those hot shoes off." And in case you are wondering, no, no socks ever. So the theory of kilt weight and accessories is open to individual interpretation.
If you want to relax into your kilt consider this option - t-shirt, kilt and flip-flops. That's it. Next, get out of the house! Walk around and don't stress about your attire. As race committee my wife and I attended an end of regatta party for the Banderas Bay International Regatta and I wore the kilt, my committee shirt and Sperry Topsiders. One gent, an annoying wart, told me, "No true Scot would wear those shoes with a kilt." My reply, "A Scot will wear any damn thing he wants with the kilt." He wanted to continue the discussion but why waste time with the provocatively ignorant? I abandoned him in mid-froth for a much more enjoyable moment with an icey cold Pacifico.
As far as I am concerned, the kilt police can define the wearing for themselves and if their vision is presented with respect, I'll smile and consider their view. In the end, it is only clothing, albeit clothing that has the power to capture attention. The wearing can bring dignity to any gathering however it is accesorized. Thus, trot out the tartan at every opportunity for we are the bearers of a higher fashion for gentlemen everywhere.

It is Sunday, thus I end the sermon with respect for every kilt wearer of every stripe and a hearty God bless us all.

**S Mitchell** · 5th July 14, 10:02 AM

I'll wear my kilt in those temps, but not for extended outside activity. Of course, in the Phoenix area, it gets so hot there's nothing comfortable to wear for extended outside activity! (except maybe a wet sheet...) When I wore my wool kilt at Disney, the weather was just shy of the temperature range you're asking about and it wasn't too bad.

When it's very hot, though, I tend to wear my PV casual kilt with a tee shirt and boots (Doc Martens) with scrunched cotton socks rather than tall wool socks. I haven't tried sandals. I think they might go pretty well with a utility kilt.

**robbiethepiper** · 5th July 14, 10:41 AM

Wear the kilt all day, every day. This time of year with 'crocs' (a form of sandal ) during the day. Casual, comfortable and smart enough!

**Mel1721L** · 5th July 14, 12:09 PM

Originally Posted by S Mitchell

I'll wear my kilt in those temps, but not for extended outside activity. Of course, in the Phoenix area, it gets so hot there's nothing comfortable to wear for extended outside activity! (except maybe a wet sheet...) When I wore my wool kilt at Disney, the weather was just shy of the temperature range you're asking about and it wasn't too bad.

When it's very hot, though, I tend to wear my PV casual kilt with a tee shirt and boots (Doc Martens) with scrunched cotton socks rather than tall wool socks. I haven't tried sandals. I think they might go pretty well with a utility kilt.

I did as you suggested and it was ok. I'd never buy a utility kilt though.