[QUOTE=kilted2000;1399703]There are a lot of discussions here about tourists wearing kilts in Scotland, but what about in Ireland, England, or Wales?

I can say, after many trips to the UK, where I am generally kilted for most of our time there - up to several months at a time, I have not experienced any problems. I have, however, had many interesting conversations. Conversations that bring to light cultural aspects the average American might not suspect exist. For example talking with a Scottish gent in St. James Park, London. He admired my kilt and said he wished he could wear one but he worked there in London. He touched his tartan bow tie briefly. “This is all I can get away with here.” He said, sadly. Lingering prejudice can affect one’s work status.

I could go on but prefer to encourage you to wear a kilt the same way you would any other clothing over your lower body. You know you will stand out in almost any crowd but a UN formal dinner party. There, in your formal kilt attire you will fit right in.

So don’t be a clown show, dress for comfort, and for heaven’s sake, wear the kilt. Don’t feel it wears you. Don’t look in shop windows to check your reflection (at least not too often). Scotland, Ireland, England - no problems. Be friendly and talk with people about things they are interested in. They might be so flattered they won’t even notice anything remarkable about your attire. That’s is what success is all about . . . understanding other people’s world.