Friendly discrimination? Kilt length.

[Donnie]

I like mine at mid kneecap. As for others, as long as it isn't too short, wear it where you want! Short looks feminin (? sorry bout the spellin).

[Graham]

I think the word "discrimination" is a word that is over-used these days, but certainly inappropriate to use here.

Those commenting here are simply expressing an opinion or preference. In some cases, maybe even most, they are based on accepted (by us) standards concerning kilt length.

If you want to do a Madonna thing and wear a kilt too long, or even wear it too short and look like a lassie in a mini-kilt - that's your thing.

It has been simply stated that the "correct" length is between mid and upper knee. Those that enjoy the tradition of the kilt will like to observe that rule.

BTW, well put Blu, as aways.

[TheFly]

I think the word "discrimination" is a word that is over-used these days, but certainly inappropriate to use here.

Those commenting here are simply expressing an opinion or preference. In some cases, maybe even most, they are based on accepted (by us) standards concerning kilt length.

If you want to do a Madonna thing and wear a kilt too long, or even wear it too short and look like a lassie in a mini-kilt - that's your thing.

It has been simply stated that the "correct" length is between mid and upper knee. Those that enjoy the tradition of the kilt will like to observe that rule.

BTW, well put Blu, as aways.

I think the word "discrimination" is the correct word to use here. However, I think people use it incorrectly. Discrimination simply means to evaluate differences or make a distinction. That's a part of being human. All things are not alike and, as thinking beings, we point out differences.

It's when you start saying this or that is "wrong" where we get into murky waters. It's perfectly fine to state that I prefer X orver Y.

Personally, I think the kilts to the ankles or mid-calf level are nothing more than an exaggeration of traditional style. Similar to the outrageous lapels of the 1960's and 1970's. Are they still kilts? I'd say so. But you wouldn't wear them in a traditional manner.

The differences in fabric are another matter all together. It's the march of progress and technology. I'd wager that our forefathers would have opted for stain-resistent or more durable fabrics if they were available at their time.

[Sciuropterus]

I'd have to say that length is one of the key things that identifies a men's skirt-like garment as a kilt. Hence if it is significantly shorter or longer, it is no longer really a kilt in my eyes. I think the term "ankle-length kilt" is a logical impossibility as the two terms cancel each other out, like saying you want a "four-wheel-drive motorcycle"

[Jerry]

I'd have to say that length is one of the key things that identifies a men's skirt-like garment as a kilt. Hence if it is significantly shorter or longer, it is no longer really a kilt in my eyes. I think the term "ankle-length kilt" is a logical impossibility as the two terms cancel each other out, like saying you want a "four-wheel-drive motorcycle"

In other words, an Oxymoron, such as "unbiased opinion" or "advanced basic"

[mcnice]

discrimination is for me the absolutley wrong term, because nobody is harmed. giving opinion and taste is not discriminating from itself.

even i like the idea, of long wraped unbifurcated garments for winter: a kilt is on knee length, otherwise it s not a kilt.
i mean whats communication for, when we do have different definitions of terms?

[Blu (Ontario)]

I think the word "discrimination" is a word that is over-used these days, but certainly inappropriate to use here. Those commenting here are simply expressing an opinion or preference. In some cases, maybe even most, they are based on accepted (by us) standards concerning kilt length.

I commonly use the term "discrimination" is as it relates to making subjective choices based on knowledge and forthought... not in the sense of racial prejudice.

BTW, well put Blu, as aways.

Thnx

[g koch]

Kilt lengths are CRAVED IN STONE! The Stone of Scone in fact!

All other styles, affectations and inclinations are HERESY!!!

You all will BURN in a SKIRTED GIRLY-MAN HELL!

REPENT!

G Koch

Archbishop
REFORMED APOSTOLIC EVANGELICAL CHURCH of the ONE TRUE KILT

(JK!)

[RockyR]

And my penny's worth....

Discriminating is done everytime we make a choice for one thing over another. It's not negative or positive, it's just making a choice.

In the finer matters, the word "dicriminating" means that when one chooses a violin for example, The person with the "discriminating" eye for quality, will see the best of the lot. In Kilts I think it is the same. Obviously some of you have aquired a very discrinminating eye for a well made kilt. SO I have no problem with the word how it was used in this thread.

Now on Kilt length.. Mid knee to top of knee seems to be the traditional length from what I have read. A person with a "discriminating eye for what is normal" will recognize that the person wearing the longer kilt has chosen to be different or is unaware.

I would not consider wearing a kilt below my knee in public but I have no problems with it when at home or otherwise alone as my wife likes it both ways so I wear it which ever way it pleases her. In Public, only at the mid knee to top.

[Freelander Sporrano]

I've been following this for a little while trying to decide how I feel about length of the kilt. At the moment I have One kilt only.That reaches to the top of my knee cap. Thats the way I like it.It just looks right.

I have Pictures In books of Highlanders and soldiers from the 1680's where the kilt is very short almost mimi skirt in length.Can you imagine the commotion that was caused when the first "feileadh beag" come on to the scene ( Oh! I'm forgetting the fashion scene wasn't so full of hype in thoose days )

As far as discrimination goes I don't care what length others choose.Thats why I wear the kilt .To be individual.

Just for the record I don't like floor sweeping kilts for guys ,But then it's not me wearing them..