I teach college (technical theatre), so due to the physical part of the job (climbing esp.) I don't wear my kilt to work. BUT 2 fridays ago, I was going in for one meeting then heading down south to see my boyfriend. I wanted to wear my kilt that weekend, his iron isn't very good, and everytime I pack my kilt it is a mess when I unpack it..... SO, I wore the kilt to work. I got rude comments from the secretary. The costume designer and I had a long discussion about my choices for pleat detph, and mix of box and scissor pleats, and a few small sewing tips (I made this kilt myself), and most of the other teachers didn't notice/care/comment. BUT on the way out of the meeting, 3 students were walking past -- in complete shock. But, being brought up with manners, had no idea what to say. I don't have a sporan, and since my kilt is a much more contemproary style, I use a leather fanny pack as my "pockets". All one student could say was "Wow, i miss wearing fanny packs, they wer so great!" We had a five minute fanny pack talk, and which was all very coded for "wear what you want." Several of the other teachers who hadn't headed back to their offices, were lingering in the hall to hear the conversations with smirks on their faces. I hope the kids learned something. I hear the rumor has gotten around, and I think my coolness factor went up again.

part of me thinks I need to buy a UK, cause they (supposedly) have a modesty snap that might allow me to climb and hang off of scenery the way I need to and not get written up for public exposure.

Cheers
Chris

PS the kid who was most in shock, had to wear a kilt in the last play he was in, but he did tell me he was real self conscience about it.