The Final Push!

[McMurdo]

As others have said you might want to create an occasion to wear it out, if you are worried about an explanation to others. At this point in my kilting career it really does not matter to me what others think however curiously enough all I seem to get these days are compliments. I am sure that this has to do with confidence, the only way to get that confidence is to go out and do it, and continue wearing your kilt in public.

So if at first you have to have an occasion than so be it, but do yourself a favour and make sure that you look good, I've found that if the outfit is well put together than people will be more accepting of the kilt.

[ccga3359]

As others have said you might want to create an occasion to wear it out, if you are worried about an explanation to others. At this point in my kilting career it really does not matter to me what others think however curiously enough all I seem to get these days are compliments. I am sure that this has to do with confidence, the only way to get that confidence is to go out and do it, and continue wearing your kilt in public.

So if at first you have to have an occasion than so be it, but do yourself a favour and make sure that you look good, I've found that if the outfit is well put together than people will be more accepting of the kilt.

And have nice knees like McMurdo. Strength to you when you take that final plunge (only hold your kilt down when you do).

[Coinneach]

When I got my first kilt, I was a bit nervous about wearing it out in the real world. I had to force myself, but I did so willingly because I knew how great it felt. I had my kilt on around the house, decided I needed some things at the local hardware megastore and grabbed my keys. I was nervous, but I thought, 'just focus on the mission...what's the worst that can happen...someone can make a rude comment...I can handle that.'

It worked for me.

If you're still a bit nervous about that, then pick a place you find safe, say your local pub...put on the kilt and go, knowing that you have to stop at a store and pick up a few things on the way back home. It gets easier and easier and easier.

You'll thank yourself for it.

More importantly, you'll thank the rest of us for it.

[threebanger]

So far every time I have worn mine to an event where I was going to be with friends (where I knew I would get good-natured ribbing), I have had to run another unexpected errand on the way home. (Oh the joys of cell phones, huh?) So far I've noticed a couple of turned heads, but no comments either pro or con. I get TONS more grief from my friends. But then we do that to each other no matter what anyone is wearing.
I hate to repeat the others, but just go for it. If you're comfortable with yourself wearing it, you'll do fine.