Kilting & New Years, how to deal with cold?

[Raphael]

It may not be fashionable to wear long coat with the kilt, but if the weather is less than ideal, a man needs to do whatever to stay dry and warm.

[GlassMan]

A long coat covers the kilt just as much as an Inverness Cape does, and an Inverness Cape is Scottish and looks great with a kilt.

I don't see how a long coat isn't stylish. It covers everything you're wearing, doesn't matter what it is.

The kilt will still be just as comfortable under a coat or cape as it is without the coat/cape. And if someone askes, you can always open a button and show the kilt.

Normally when I wear my cape I don't button the front. That way I'm still warm but people can also still see the kilt & sporran from the front.

[davedove]

Because my kilts are my best clothes I'll be wearing them for the fireworks, how exactly do you stay warm outside in 20 degree farenheit (-10C) weather?

Actually, this morning I went on a volksmarch and it was in the low 30's. Although I felt the breeze on the knees initially, by the time I was finished walking the 10K I was sweating. If you keep moving you'll have no problem keeping warm.

[Bob C]

I'm with the other Robert on this one. If you're going to cover up the kilt with a long coat, you might just as well wear pants.

[kenNYG]

dito keep the upper body warm and good socks you will be fine. Don't cover the kilt. Ken

[mudd]

All the men say wool kilts are plenty warm. It's the "mitten effect."

What ARE you insinuating? Aren’t women also warm in wool Kilts?

[JayFilomena]

dito keep the upper body warm and good socks you will be fine. Don't cover the kilt. Ken

Start with the cotton t-shirt, the long sleeved shirt, a wool sweater, and the jacket. (hat and gloves also) If it is to warm after a while you can always remove a layer. How long do you actually plan on staying out in the cold? Are you able to sit in the car with it running and then get our for 20 minutes.?.also...age is a factor. Children and those with many winters, need less time in the cold and more insulation. Another factor is wind. low temperatures alone will not cause a dramatic drop in body temperature, but add a 10mph wind and convection robs body heat. Think of a hot cup of coffee. If you blow on it, you really dont cool it much, but put it in front of the air conditioner, and it cools rather quickly. walking may help, but only for a short time; eventually cool air beats walking in place. I myself am a generation X'er, and would rather be cold then cover my kilt. If you cant look cool doing it, then there is really no reason to do it.

[arrogcow]

I'm with the other Robert on this one. If you're going to cover up the kilt with a long coat, you might just as well wear pants.

So you only wear the kilt so others can see it, interesting. I personally wear a kilt because it is more comfortable than pants.

Adam

[GlassMan]

Exactly, that we wear a kilt is our own business.

And I still don't see what is wrong with wearing a traditional Inverness Cape with a kilt. The Inverness Cape certainly has more history and tradition binding it to the kilt than any bomber jacket or short coat from Burlington Coat Factory.

Do I like to show off my kilts? YES!

Do I care what others around me think of the kilt? NO!

Does it really matter to me if they see it or not? NOT AT ALL! All I care about is if I'm comfortable.

Now, with an Inverness Cape I usually leave it unbuttoned on the front to keep from overheating! But even if it's buttoned because of a blustery day, the sight of socks and no trouser legs is usually enough to get a question or two asked. And then it's the perfect moment to explain and/or reveal the kilt.