I think i'm turning into a kilt snob...

[Darkislander]

I think I do.

[Maclachlan]

I have in the past, but now, as you said, "if you have fun wearing it, do so". That sentiment allows me to overlook some of the different ways of wearing the kilt (i.e. sans sporran or kilt hose, sandals, etc.). Now, should I see a gent wearing it pleats to the front or his sporran slung too low, I may correct that gently, "You know, I've never seen sporran tracks like that before today..."

[Rogerson785]

Remember the kilt is not a uniform, so the need for uniformity and strict adherence to a Scottish dress code is not a requirement for everyday kilt wear. However, should one see a fellow kilted person wearing the kilt with, i.e. pleats in the front, then be polite, take the gentleman aside and explain the proper wear.

I used to be chided by my fellow soldiers for wearing what they considered to be too short shorts in the warmer months, and when running so called Daisy Dukes (are extremely short, form-fitting, denim cut-off jeans shorts, usually portrayed as being worn by young women and girls in the American South.)However, being a three time marathon runner I was able to stand my ground and explain the benefits of such short exercise shorts, not like the soccer / football shorts we now are required to wear.



This is and has been my style for years, and I feel comfortable going out like this. While serving with the Australians and New Zealanders I snickered at the men for wearing Capri’s’, but that was their accepted style. So, if one chooses to wear a Velcro sport kilt with sandals and a beer t-shirt, then go for it because everyone is entitled to their own fashion statement or style, and that is why I am a soldier in the US Army, so people can dress like fools or parade down 5th Avenue New York in an 8 yard premium hand sewn kilt.

[arrogcow]

To be fair, the only kilt that would have existed at the "time" of the Estrella War would have been a great kilt (and then only barely), so would have been hand pleated (new sewing), and not yet codified into standard length, yardage or number of pleats.

Adam