untraditional traditions

[Lyle1]

Sure there is "THCD" equivalent, but those who are fans of modern kilt attire don't like it. We wear shirts, and hose, a tartan kilt, sporran, maybe a sweater if it's cool. We wear leather shoes on our feet, maybe rubber wellies if it's wet. Polo shirts work when it's warm.

It certainly is equivalent to "American standard casual dress."

Actually, what you describe sounds nice, but do you honestly think it is the equivalent of shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers? You also should not assume that wearers of modern kilt attire would not like that outfit, but they might still want something a little more casual as well. It isn't so much about wearing only one style as it is about wearing what seems appropriate for the time and place.

[JSFMACLJR]

Actually, what you describe sounds nice, but do you honestly think it is the equivalent of shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers? You also should not assume that wearers of modern kilt attire would not like that outfit, but they might still want something a little more casual as well. It isn't so much about wearing only one style as it is about wearing what seems appropriate for the time and place.

Yes, I honestly think it is the equivalent of shorts, t-shirt, etc WHEN I AM WEARING THE KILT. That is the crux of the amtter, I believe. I dress casually in "normal casual clothes" as described (although I have never worn a t-shirt so that anyone could see it), and I also dress casually in the kilt when I feel like wearing the kilt. I see nothing odd here.

[Lyle1]

(although I have never worn a t-shirt so that anyone could see it),

The real crux of the matter is that your definition of "normal casual clothes" is much more formal than what is commonly seen in public in America. I am not suggesting that you lower your standards; I certainly maintain my personal standards of dress, and I am sure that we would both be found lacking by some people's standards. As gentlemen, though, a bit of tolerance for the the preferences of others would be appropriate. If we can't be tolerant, we can at least remember what Thumper's mommy taught him.

[Bugbear]

Actually, what you describe sounds nice, but do you honestly think it is the equivalent of shorts, t-shirt, and sneakers? You also should not assume that wearers of modern kilt attire would not like that outfit, but they might still want something a little more casual as well. It isn't so much about wearing only one style as it is about wearing what seems appropriate for the time and place.

You mean with sandals? Or with scrunched-down Hose?