Personal Growth From Kilting

[Tartan Tess]

I have had "personal growth" from making kilts.
I CAN sew!

[Jimmy]

often thought that I would love to kilt about in some US small town where I would be the only kiltie there, so different from kilting in Scotland, I can see how this would inspire you and give you more insight into yourself and your what you are

[Whidbey78]

often thought that I would love to kilt about in some US small town where I would be the only kiltie there, so different from kilting in Scotland, I can see how this would inspire you and give you more insight into yourself and your what you are

I am that guy. People here have forgotten my name and just say "the guy in the kilt." Strangely though the questions have become divided. When I'm kilted, people ask me why. When I'm wearing p@^ts they ask me why. The younger kids seem to think its cool, the old ladies LOVE it, and most of the guys say "I wish I could pull it off." I'm not sure what that means.

Back to what Ron wrote--I agree wholeheartedly. There is a growth that occurs, not because of the kilt itselfbut because of the "hurtle" that gets jumped the first time one goes out and about in it. It takes a special confidence, but more importantly I think it makes the wearer realize that peoples' perception of you is(or should be) based on character and personality. It's almost an instant gage for deciding if you really want to associate with people. And beside that, once you have donned a peculiar article of clothing, made yourself stand out, and made that silent statement that you're going to do what you want to do, you have no real option but to just be yourself and let your personality show through. Even when I'm not kilted I find that I am a little more confident when meeting people and just being out in public than I used to be, and I'm more outgoing. Just don't tell the FDA or kilts will become available by prescription only.

Beside that, the chicks dig it!

[Woodsman]

I must say that I agree with all above. Well said Ron, Tobus and Whidbey78.

It has also caused me to become more aware of my clothing and the way I dress as well as the clothing choices of others. Sort of new dimension in "girl watching" you could say.

Don't you just pitty the poor bloke who has not tried on the kilt?

[kiltedRTR]

[QUOTE=Whidbey78;911132] The younger kids seem to think its cool, the old ladies LOVE it, and most of the guys say "I wish I could pull it off." I'm not sure what that means.[QUOTE]

I know what you mean. I've had tons of guys tell me, they won't wear a kilt because they just can't or don't think they "can pull it off." I'm still trying to figure out why they think that. I guess it is the confidence thing though.

I'm a naturally outgoing individual but my girlfriend even says I seem to have even more confidence when I'm in a kilt.

[Richard]

I don't see a "Growth" well not in my little village I'm still the only person to wear a kilt and for some it is still a novelty to see a man in a kilt.