To kilt in modern north american society

**Reiver** · 22nd September 15, 07:16 PM

Sorry but not very PC.
If you are afraid to wear a kilt, for whatever reason, don't wear it. You won't be comfortable.

If you are not, then wear it, and to hll with anyone else.

I wear one in the Southwest of the US in a small town...the team roper capital of Az.

If someone has an issue I tell them a bit of history and they are usually good with that...cowboys appreciate history.

If they are not good with that I'll tell them I'll introduce them to a Scot's whppin if they are so inclined....so far, they are good with it.

They appreciate commitment.

**Madadh** · 23rd September 15, 03:32 AM

I took one of my lads to my daughters school for a show and tell on St. Patrick’s day. I arrived early and had to wait in the main hall for about 20 minutes. Everyone came up and asked about the dog, all the usual questions you get when walking an Irish Wolfhound. After about 20 minutes one of the teacher came up to me and apologized. She was sorry that everyone had fussed so much about the lad, that no one noticed that I was in full kilt and regalia.

So if you want to wear a kilt and not be noticed, walk an Irish Wolfhound.

**cessna152towser** · 23rd September 15, 03:57 AM

I hate to have to say it but one of the problems of wearing the kilt, compared to other native costumes, is the no underwear myth, perpetuated by those who don't know any better.
Last month I attended a small gathering of kilt wearing friends for a barbecue during my holiday in Germany. There were kilt wearers from England, Ireland, Belgium and Germany, besides myself from Scotland, all properly clad. All that is except the German butcher who provided the barbecue and who had obviously never worn a kilt before, but presumably thought he was expected to play the part by wearing a kilt but no underwear. His kilt was ridiculously short and exposed his testicles every time he bent over, much to the embarrassment of the rest of the company.

**Dughlas mor** · 23rd September 15, 07:47 AM

Och, enough to ruin your appetite!

**ctbuchanan** · 23rd September 15, 10:42 AM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

I hate to have to say it but one of the problems of wearing the kilt, compared to other native costumes, is the no underwear myth, perpetuated by those who don't know any better.
Last month I attended a small gathering of kilt wearing friends for a barbecue during my holiday in Germany. There were kilt wearers from England, Ireland, Belgium and Germany, besides myself from Scotland, all properly clad. All that is except the German butcher who provided the barbecue and who had obviously never worn a kilt before, but presumably thought he was expected to play the part by wearing a kilt but no underwear. His kilt was ridiculously short and exposed his testicles every time he bent over, much to the embarrassment of the rest of the company.

The only part of my wearing the kilt that bothers my wife is "The Question". It irks her to no end and I have to restrain her at times from a very sarcastic response. Other than that I usually receive a very good response when I wear my kilt in an everyday setting. The occasional wise crack which I usually ignore but it is normally 95% favorable comments.

**tundramanq** · 23rd September 15, 11:41 AM

There is a good reason men's kilts should be no shorter than the top of the knees. When you bend over the rear fabric has to go around your rump so the hem rises. On my fairly rumpless body that shortens the drop by 7 inches which is as close to exposure as I will let it get.

Quick public service.
Kilt check: Stand with your rear facing a full length mirror and bend over putting one hand on the floor. Pick up the front aprons with the other hand and look beneath to see how close you get to exposure.
Also keep in mind that the hotter the day, and generally, the older you are the lower you will hang.

If in doubt squat! Please.

**Taskr** · 23rd September 15, 11:44 AM

Tundra,
You've assumed we have such physical ability!! Also an image that brought a chuckle and quite possibly spoiled my appetite for lunch

**tundramanq** · 23rd September 15, 11:51 AM

The other indicator is if, when sitting, "anything" touches the seat it's time for underwear or a longer kilt.

**MacEanruig** · 25th September 15, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by tundramanq

There is a good reason men's kilts should be no shorter than the top of the knees. When you bend over the rear fabric has to go around your rump so the hem rises. On my fairly rumpless body that shortens the drop by 7 inches which is as close to exposure as I will let it get.

Quick public service.
Kilt check: Stand with your rear facing a full length mirror and bend over putting one hand on the floor. Pick up the front aprons with the other hand and look beneath to see how close you get to exposure.
Also keep in mind that the hotter the day, and generally, the older you are the lower you will hang.

If in doubt squat! Please.

I wholeheartedly agree with you, but my days of bending over without bending my knees are a distant memory.

**tundramanq** · 26th September 15, 06:36 AM

I am getting there Mark. The other reason I plant my hand on the floor during my check is to keep from turning this into a head plant when my head goes fully upside down during the peek.

My arthritic knees preclude kneeling in the grocery store when getting things off the bottom shelf as I have to grab something to pry myself back up. Hard to do gracefully.