First word to family

[Will]

Let out the first word to a family member about kilt wearing.

I received an email about my niece's birthday party. So I wrote back, "Is it formal or will a casual kilt be fine?"

A few minutes late, my brother is online (AIM), so I ask him if he got the email. He didn't, so I repeated the question. He said it was casual. So I said "So a casual kilt will be fine?" He said I could wear what I wanted. I think he meant it.

My niece (second grade), said I should wear pants. Since it's her birthday, she gets her request. I guess that means both of us will be in pants.

Not sure if I would have worn a kilt. I expect my father would have the most to say; such as "So you're dressing like a woman now?!", etc. While I can handle him, it would ruin the party for my niece.

So the first smoke signal with the letters "K-I-L-T" has been sent. Maybe next time, the tartan will follow.

[bubba]

I never bothered saying anything, I just wore my kilts. My family and relatives all think it great. Of course I have an Uncle that's retired military and he started calling me Scotty, but he thinks the kilts are sharp. There hasn't been a negative reaction yet but if I'd started saying I might waer a kilt first I think there might have been some opposition. Hearing about it and actually seeing it are two very different things.

[phil h]

Let out the first word to a family member about kilt wearing.

I received an email about my niece's birthday party. So I wrote back, "Is it formal or will a casual kilt be fine?"

A few minutes late, my brother is online (AIM), so I ask him if he got the email. He didn't, so I repeated the question. He said it was casual. So I said "So a casual kilt will be fine?" He said I could wear what I wanted. I think he meant it.

My niece (second grade), said I should wear pants. Since it's her birthday, she gets her request. I guess that means both of us will be in pants.

Not sure if I would have worn a kilt. I expect my father would have the most to say; such as "So you're dressing like a woman now?!", etc. While I can handle him, it would ruin the party for my niece.

So the first smoke signal with the letters "K-I-L-T" has been sent. Maybe next time, the tartan will follow.

glad to see you had some respect, my nephew was over from England this summer. and it may have freaked him out a bit ,if I had worn my kilts.
( somethin he said) so I didnt for 3 weeks.I wore them last year none stop in England and he was fine with it, just incase I gave it a rest, too bloody hot anywya.realistically there are more inportant things in life, like the happiness of your family.

[Blu (Ontario)]

I never bothered saying anything, I just wore my kilts....

Absolutely right, Bubba!

Will... Don't ask! You do not want or need anyones permission to wear your kilts. Women didn't ask if it was ok to wear pants... they just did it! Your a man and you have every right to wear your kilt in the proud and respectful manner for which it was intended. Wear it wherever and whenever it suits you. Unless you enjoy watching your kilts hang in the closet, just wear them... and hells bells! Do what you feel you have man, but remember... to thine own self be true.

[Rufus]

My nieces go in stages. One time they see me and they want me to wear a kilt. The next time, they look horrified and ask me to wear trousers. Kids!

I attribute the indecisiveness to the fact that they're women-in-training.

Congrats Will, on the courage to talk to the family.

[RockyR]

That's good Wil.. one step at a time with family but you may come to a point like I did where they will just have to accept you as is. If you wait on them sometimes, you never will be kilted.

All of us have to deal with our own families as we know them.

[GMan]

At least you were kind enough to tell your family, mine just knew I was crazy enough to accept the fact that I was kilted. Family is such an interesting dynamic it sounds as if you handled it well.

[Will]

Thanks for all the comments. To be honest, I hadn't planned to bring my kilt on this trip. I've worn a kilt twice out of my house, so I am still getting used to wearing it.

But, I thought it was a good time to test the waters with my Brother.

As far as wearing to my niece's party, she is a child, and I don't want to distract from her having a good time at her birthday party. I can be sure that at least one person would have something bad to say about the kilt. My father has never cared about anyone else's feelings and always just said what popped into his head. I'm sure he would say something and make a scene.

That all said. I've talked with my brother about going to a Ren Faire next summer. The kilt(s) will be going on that trip.
Will

[JackK]

I expect my father would have the most to say; such as "So you're dressing like a woman now?!", etc.

I can just hear my father "Do you sit down to p.. now too".
I'm going next week to Las Vegas to my nieces wedding, I'm not even going to ask if the kilt is ok.



Jack

[macwilkin]

Will,

I would never suggest that you say this to your Dad, but if anyone else ever says:

"So you're dressing like a woman now?!"

You say: Yeah -- a Lady from HELL! :mrgreen:

Sorry, couldn't resist -- I'll have to remember that yin.

Cheers,

T.