Kilting & New Years, how to deal with cold?

**davedove** · 31st December 05, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Robert

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** · 31st December 05, 02:02 PM

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.

**arrogcow** · 31st December 05, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 1st January 06, 01:20 AM

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.