Well that was an interesting experience.

**staticsan** · 7th March 07, 07:27 PM

It's my first day at work kilted (the snow camo NeoKilt). I didn't make much of it, except to subtley draw attention to it for a selected few people whom I knew would appreciate it. I even travelled on a train journey and everything was sweet. Even the HR manager loved it.

Oddly enough, the most common question was not 'what am I wearing underneath', but 'why?' followed by 'any special event?'. It took me most of the morning to come up with a suitable answer.

Was generally enjoying it when things got unglued. My manager's boss had 'heard something' and called my manager to ask about 'the guy in a skirt'. He works on another floor, so he didn't get to see it first hand, which was probably the real problem as he's known to muddle things if he doesn't get information firsthand that he understands. I got asked to reconsider being kilted from tomorrow onward. :-/ My own manager didn't like saying it.

I'm not going to challenge it. If he says something in a week or so when we might pass in the hall, then I might ask.

Wade.

**BEEDEE** · 7th March 07, 07:38 PM

You might want to ask what your Manager's boss specific objection was. I always thought you Aussies were pretty loose as far as dress codes were concerned.

Brian

**RK-REX** · 7th March 07, 07:41 PM

Reasons like that are why I got out of the corprate world.....

Sorry for your day...

**elitekiltedcommando** · 7th March 07, 07:48 PM

Originally Posted by staticsan

Oddly enough, the most common question was not 'what am I wearing underneath', but 'why?' followed by 'any special event?'. It took me most of the morning to come up with a suitable answer.

Just say 'Because I choose to.' That is the only explanation needed. Nothing more. As for your boss, sorry to hear it man. Hope things go better while being kilted in the future.

**Blu (Ontario)** · 7th March 07, 07:49 PM

I know this seems to be one of the ultimate goals for some kilt wearers, but it just doesn't fly with some bosses. They're paid to be critical and judgmental. It's all part of the big double standard world we live in. I suppose one always has the option of looking for a more understanding employer.

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**staticsan** · 7th March 07, 08:24 PM

Originally Posted by elitekiltedcommando

Just say 'Because I choose to.' That is the only explanation needed. Nothing more. As for your boss, sorry to hear it man. Hope things go better while being kilted in the future.

That's what I said. And it was my boss's boss.

Wade.

**Rigged** · 7th March 07, 08:46 PM

I think I'd at least set the record straight by informing the boss's boss that I was wearing a kilt and not a woman's skirt -- maybe have a photo handy.
He's still likely to give same answer about wearing it, but at least it will be based on accurate information.

**ccga3359** · 7th March 07, 09:15 PM

This may go back to the other thread but perhaps a tartan kilt could prove easier for some (narrow-minded) to accept. They would be less apt to disapprove of your heritage than a guy in a camo kilt.

**ccga3359** · 7th March 07, 09:16 PM

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

I always thought you Aussies were pretty loose as far as dress codes were concerned.

You'd think after sheding those prison clothes!

**staticsan** · 7th March 07, 11:30 PM

Originally Posted by Rigged

I think I'd at least set the record straight by informing the boss's boss that I was wearing a kilt and not a woman's skirt -- maybe have a photo handy.
He's still likely to give same answer about wearing it, but at least it will be based on accurate information.

I did some gentle digging and found out that one or two people had a problem with it and rather than say something to me, they said something to their manager and it went up the chain. Given the way my manager described it, I imagine his manager likely wouldn't personally have a problem with a kilt, but he chose a conservative option.

S'okay. At least I've done it, if only once. :-)

Wade.