Quote Originally Posted by James
WHY NOT WEAR TROUSERS?
How about a "Men in Pants" forum... sounds like fun, doesn't it!

.... I've never had any opposition or problems in respect of wearing the kilt: so do not feel there are barriers to be broken down...
The fact is... there are more than a few of us posting here that have had to overcome stiff opposition to get to the point where we can consider the kilt as a clothing option. Most of the population here sees kilts as something scotsmen wear and then on special occasions only. The deeply rooted prevailing attitude here is that real men wear pants only and women wear pretty much whatever they want.

My thinking being that the kilt should be regarded and worn as a normal day to day garment, and there are no points to be gained from wearing it or not wearing it on any particular occasion... the mood of the moment being the deciding factor.
Exactly. It's all about a legitimate choice.

Obviously I'm seeing the matter in a very different way to many: so I'm asking why?
Where you live do you...
a. have comments like "hey, nice skirt!" sneered at you,
b. Have groups of teenage boys yell, "you faggott!" from fast moving cars,
c. get asked, "wheres the bagpipes, buddy?",
d. ever have your wife mutter, "You wearing that thing again already?",
e. get asked, "whatcha wearin under the kilt?" in a loud fake scottish burr...

Come on over to this side of the pond and join the fun! These are just a few of the little delights I've encountered over the last several years.

Many of us have only recently discovered what a joy it is to wear. At my age. (early 50's), I don't take anything for granted anymore. I've discovered, rather later in life than yourself, that I actually have a choice of what to wear.... and I don't take that for granted either. I'm just grateful that I've discovered it and the group that posts here with which to share the experience. 8)

cheers,
blu