What's Modern Kilt Wear> ...or...what's this subforum really about?

[davidlpope]

Please notice that the major heading of this section of the forum is "How to Wear The Kilt"
Under that major heading are the four sub-headings:
Historical Kilt Wear
Traditional Kilt Wear
Modern Kilt Wear
How to Accessorize Your Kilt

This section was originally intended as a photo showcase of, and inspiration for, how to wear the kilt in relation to time periods.

I agree with Steve and think that the current forums make sense. IMHO individuals should wear their kilts, and classify their kilt-wearing (if they feel the need to), according to their own conscience.

For example, many of the photos in this very thread appear to me to be very traditional, but if one is wearing a particular ensemble with the understanding that "this is modern kilt wear", then I don't see why there would ever be a reason to debate this point.

Further, if the OP's initial concern was that there was a shortage of discussion in this forum concerning modern kilt-wearing, I don't see how subdividing that broader category into smaller sub-forums will help alleviate the perceived problem.

Cordially,

David

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Somewhat sad to check back in to XMTS and find dissension and a long time member getting so frustrated that he decided to leave. I hope that we can all overcome our own styles, taste, and prejudices and allow others their own styles, tastes, and prejudices.

And since Steve has aptly pointed out that pictures help to tell the story, here is a pic of me at Earth Day a few years ago, and I don't think anybody will deny that it is definitely "modern" kilt wear no matter how you define modern.

[Java]

The way Steve has the forum set up works pretty well for me right now. I wish there were enough contemporary kilt wearers that cared enough about their kilts and how they wear them, to join the forum and sustain a "Contemporary Kilts" forum. Sadly, there are not. I must admit, I get a little excited whenever I see a new thread in this forum, and I'm slightly disappointed whenever I see that it is not about contemporary kilts. However. Wearing tartan kilts in a contemporary way interests me near as much. My next kilt is likely to be a (PV) tartan. In the mean time, I enjoy reading those threads as well, as much of the same information applies to me. I believe the fact that this forum covers the contemporary style wearing of any kilt is what keeps this forum alive.

I must admit, I seldom read the "Traditional" forum. While I would love to have a full traditional outfit, complete with a traditional handmade 16oz wool kilt for formal occasions, that is not goin to happen until at least one more child grows up and moves out.

Have Fun,
Tom