My first Kilt

[DrWilson]

So I finally ordered my first tartan and want to wear it with pride. I am going to Ireland next month and do not want to look foolish (I'm Irish but my adopted family is Wilson they aren't sure if Scottish or Irish)

I got my tartan from SportsKilt spent about 59-69, it's not expensive but it's not cheap cheap either.

I got a nice Plated Sporran to go with it.

Any advice for my trip so I don't completely embarrass myself?

Shoes, and shirt type?

[Tarheel]

Welcome and well met Doc. Glad you could join us.

I would forgo the sgian (knife in hose/sock) for your entire visit abroad. The laws through the airports don't have to be challenged for an accessory that can be omitted.

I would choose a heavier fabric for my shirt due to the temperatures you will encounter. Also, think layers like long sleeved undershirts. I still like a button down with a tie, but turtle necked and heavy sweaters also work in brisk winds without distracting from the kilt.

Other members will have more (and I'm sure better) suggestions. These are just my old bones talking about fighting off the winter chill.

[1oldsarge]

Welcome to the rabble! From So. Calif.

[DrWilson]

Welcome and well met Doc. Glad you could join us.

I would forgo the sgian (knife in hose/sock) for your entire visit abroad. The laws through the airports don't have to be challenged for an accessory that can be omitted.

I would choose a heavier fabric for my shirt due to the temperatures you will encounter. Also, think layers like long sleeved undershirts. I still like a button down with a tie, but turtle necked and heavy sweaters also work in brisk winds without distracting from the kilt.

Other members will have more (and I'm sure better) suggestions. These are just my old bones talking about fighting off the winter chill.

Good call. That's all I need is another reason to be "randomly selected"

Coming back to America the same officer harrassed me 5 times. Even after the first few times he blocked the exit saying "been waiting for you follow me"

Gave a me a ripping over my book choice, couldn't imagine having one of them on me.

What type of shirt is acceptable, thinking long sleeved.

[Tarheel]

Heaven forbid, what book were you carrying?

I would certainly recommend a long sleeve shirt. If you choose a print, make the pattern small and complimentary to your kilt. The thread count should be dense to allow less wind. One consideration should be wrinkles while packing. An iron is impractical to pack when room is a commodity. However a laundry in Ireland can be used. A heavy cotton blend, linen and even hemp shirts are the weight I would choose.

I only wear shoes that I am comfortable in for long periods. Consider the removal and inspections of the airports. I wear wingtip Rockport for look and comfort. I even have a new pair of low cut Wolverine boots for winter (wet mud in Mississippi) that will be fine for my kilt. These are just the footwear I have and not necessarily the best or worst shoes available. Hope this is something to work with.

[DrWilson]

It was a vimpire novel, wife had it and it's extremely large so it's great for my 20+ hour flights. I like vampire and mages so i liked it but the officer brought me to a private interview room over it. Frowning at me, says to me "it's wierd" and he doesn't like vampires.

Lucky i no longer fly through that airport. What an experience.

[lschwartz]

It was a vimpire novel, wife had it and it's extremely large so it's great for my 20+ hour flights. I like vampire and mages so i liked it but the officer brought me to a private interview room over it. Frowning at me, says to me "it's wierd" and he doesn't like vampires.

Lucky i no longer fly through that airport. What an experience.

...I would find his supervisor and report his harrassing behavior. It makes you wonder if he pulls people out for other things he considers "weird", or if he has a penchant for interviewing attractive women.

[Taskr]

There is this guide: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=46888

[cck]

If you have not been there before, you might be surprised. Even in Scotland you won't see many kilts being worn unless you are at a special event or the wearer is in the entertainment or kilt selling field. The number will be less in Ireland.

[Farmer Jones]

If you have not been there before, you might be surprised. Even in Scotland you won't see many kilts being worn unless you are at a special event or the wearer is in the entertainment or kilt selling field. The number will be less in Ireland.

I used to live in Ireland and I never saw any at all in Dublin, Cork, Limerick or Galway. But that was nearly 40 years ago and things may have changed.