Thoughts on the whole "men in skirts" movement.

[bubba]

I'm not comfortable with the whole concept of a "movement" in the first place. I don't need a movement or cause and generally ignore the whole concept. I wear kilts because I want to wear kilts. There's no need for some cause to legitimize being comfortable.

[RonDog]

I have been reading the various topics posted here for some time now and finally decided to chime in.

I am a middle aged man who wears kilts because I want to and am proud of my Scottish heritage. I have never hesitated to go out in public or allowed the general public to dictate my choice. I have worn kilts to occasions from formal affairs to backpacking and the only restriction I have is never rock climb in a kilt…it makes your belay man loose concentration.

I started a Boy Scout Venture Crew that wears kilts as our uniform and so far no one has made a negative comment about it. Our unit is involved in the local Celtic community and we study Celtic heritage and help the young men and women with their genealogy. The kilt has been accepted at local and national meetings and gatherings and more and more youth are joining in.

As a portly gentleman, I had not received a compliment from a lovely lass for many years until I was at a restaurant when a young woman smiled and said “nice kilt” to which I replied “thank you”. She smiled real big, had a gleam in her eye and said “No…thank you”

I know not what path others may take but as for me…give me a kilt or give me more beer.

[bubba]

I know not what path others may take but as for me…give me a kilt or give me more beer.

Give me both

[RockyR]

I'm not comfortable with the whole concept of a "movement" in the first place. I don't need a movement or cause and generally ignore the whole concept. I wear kilts because I want to wear kilts. There's no need for some cause to legitimize being comfortable.

As Bear said, the kilt relates to feelings of manliness, when I wear a kilt I do feel more masculine. If some feel that it is a feminine thing - that's their problem. I'll not have my views or customs altered or dictated by the distorted views of a few.

BOTH of you (and a few others) are spot on in my opinion. WHO CARES what others think? Aren't we supposed to be "alpha males"? If you're not hurting anyone, do whatever the heII you WANT to do. Wear whatever you WANT to wear... MOST people LOVE a guy in a kilt. If SOME people have a negative opinion, f- 'em. That's THEIR PROBLEM... don't make it yours!

I was getting lunch at our grocery store the other day with Kelly. I had gotten my stuff and she was still in line. 2 girls in front of her (25 to 30 years old) were talking about the gay guy in the skirt (meaning me in my wool kilt). Kelly was getting mad, but said nothing. When she told me about it, I just shrugged. WHO CARES what other less educated people think?

If you know me on a personal level, you know I can have a somewhat "harsh" demeanor / appearance on occasion. If you want to get to know me and can handle my "antics", then GREAT! If my appearance scares you away, EVEN BETTER! That's the type of person I WANT to repel. They're weak and judgemental and prejudice. 3 things I hate.

[Mike n NC]

ah geeze Rocky, I thought you was a pussy cat...Kelly is the one to watch out for. lol

I agree, pretty much what I said...don't give a rats pittute one way or the other.

Mike

[Graham]

yes Rocky, with words like that I don't know how anyone can doubt your masculinity, not for a second!!:mrgreen:

I find the best course of action throught the day is to attack, not with rudeness, abuse or swords, I mean to "get in first" with comments.

Example:
If I see someone giving me a strange look I give them a big smile and say what a nice day it is, I get in first, disarm them with my charm and friendliness :mrgreen: . that either puts them at ease about this guy in a kilt - or makes them go away. Both results are good.

I've said it before, but kiltwearing is a lesson in human behaviour, it's facinating! We have to learn how to respond to all kinds of attitudes, comments, compliments and sometimes abuse.
All in all I believe that wearing a kilt makes us a stronger, more confident and better person.