Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot
Chris, I understand your point, but for many of us "traditionalists", the kilt is a garment that has too special of a meaning and symbolism to be worn everyday. Notice that I said "for many of us", speaking only for fellow traditionalists there who share my opinion, no one else. I don't want my kilt to become just another piece of clothing in my wardrobe, because it symbolises for me my heritage and family history.

I hope you can understand and respect my viewpoint here, as a self-proclaimed "traditionalist".

Regards,

Todd
That is very understandable, and I completely respect your viewpoint. I would think that many Scots would be traditionalists as well, which would be one of the reasons why most kilt wearing is for special occasions. Of course from the previous thread it appears to be much more complex, and is a combination of many factors.

I do wear a kilt everyday, and since I'm not a pure traditionalist, I have traditional wool, traditional style in canvas, and contemporary. I realize that many would not consider my comtemporary kilts or canvas kilts to be kilts, but I'm perfectly OK with that and respect their opinions.

Perhaps some time in the future, men in Scotland will be more receptive to kilts in materials other than wool, and be more receptive to contemporary kilts, which might increase kilt wearing. Perhaps not - we change very slowly.

Just make sure that if you get one of those straw kilts posted on another thread, that you: stay away from any animals that eat straw, avoid birds that are building their nests, and observe the no smoking label on the inside.

Darrell