Family objections to wearing your kilt

[St. Amish]

My son was five years old before he had seen my kilt. We were headed to the Games in Pleasanton, and he asked me what it was. I told him, as he sat perfectly silent. As soon as I was done, he says, "So where's mine?"

He's now the proud owner of 2 kilts, a sporran, and kilt hose.

[MacKay71 Wife]

At first the Spouse was not happy with the kilt. Mother in Law loves the kilt and the confidence I show in public with it. Mother in Law gushed about it to Spouse. Spouse since insists that I wear the kilt. Mother in Law rocks.
Slainte

Awesome way to gain support! My grandmother used to say "Behind every good man stands a surprised mother-in-law!"

[Nighthawk]

All my immediate family is very supportive of me wearing and making kilts. (Both my mother and grandmother sew. I just found out that my grandmother has been bragging about my sewing prowess and showing photos of my first x-kilt to her bridge club!)

I just found out, though, that my father-in-law doesn't approve. The in-laws were visiting a few weeks ago, and while I was at work, he mentioned to my wife that he's "not really comfortable" with my kilt wearing. (This is more than a year past our wedding, where all the groomsmen, ushers, and I were kilted.) My wife replied that it's a good thing he doesn't get a say in how I dress because she likes it.
I sure picked a good one!

David

P.S. Although I know it's unwise to antagonize one's father-in-law, the above revelation sort of makes me want to wear my kilt more often around him!

Yes you did, and yes you should!

[Galician]

Anyway, not being a regular kilt wearer I can only offer the comments I've gotten for taking up highland dancing at the ripe age of _____ (over 40). My parents came to visit and got to see me and their grandaughter compete side by side (the girl whopped my ***). Mom made a few supporting comments but I could see that she thought I was a little too old. Meh. Maybe so, but it's an awesome form of exercise!

That's what my grandmother always used to say! Would it be possible to have a "adult" class of dancing competition? Make a more level playing field and get more ladies out on the dance floor.

[meinfs]

So, I saw this thread and saw the number of views - it's over 2000; replies close to a hundred. I thought to meself - oh another old thread that's been resurrected, let's have a look (to prove the suspicion). I clicked on the first page and my jaw dropped. It was started only a few days ago. I don't think I've ever seen this fast moving a thread before...


As for my contribution to the thread:

No family around me here...

Oh and thanks for that Starburst Contradictions Kilt commercial. It's hilarious and of course I can relate to it. I'm not Korean but I certainly am a kilt-wearing & kilt-making 'contradiction'...

[Dixiecat]

That's what my grandmother always used to say! Would it be possible to have a "adult" class of dancing competition? Make a more level playing field and get more ladies out on the dance floor.

Dance competitions are pretty level. Competition categories are based on level, age, and numbers. When my daughter and I competed side by side, we were in the Novice 10 and Over category. If there had been 5 more 'and Over' dancers we'd've had our own age group. These days my daughter and I are both Premier level dancers and probably won't compete against each other until she's 16 at least because there's lots more older dancers at that level.

get more ladies out on the dance floor

You do realize that Highland Dance is as much as a MAN's thing as the KILT is? We don't need more ladies, we need more MEN! If you think you like wearing your kilts just to walk around in, you'll love what it does when you dance Highland.

[Zardoz]

"Behind every good man stands a surprised mother-in-law!"

Here's my mother-in-law (far right with all the Thomson tartan) at a Burns ceremony. I guess she's into it!

[Galician]

Dance competitions are pretty level. Competition categories are based on level, age, and numbers. When my daughter and I competed side by side, we were in the Novice 10 and Over category. If there had been 5 more 'and Over' dancers we'd've had our own age group. These days my daughter and I are both Premier level dancers and probably won't compete against each other until she's 16 at least because there's lots more older dancers at that level.

I'm not sure I'm following. Your daughter is under 16? I meant more accomodations to encourge more (ahem) mature females to take part in dance competition. If I understand correctly, you would be paired against your teenage daughter, do you consider that fair?

You do realize that Highland Dance is as much as a MAN's thing as the KILT is? We don't need more ladies, we need more MEN! If you think you like wearing your kilts just to walk around in, you'll love what it does when you dance Highland.[/QUOTE]

I do realize that! The more I watch Highland dance competitions, the more aware I have become of that fact. In fact, I want to see a sword dance actually danced by men! I don't think I ever have. But, as with ballet, it seems that Highland dancing is not a "cool" thing for boys to do.

[Dixiecat]

If I understand correctly, you would be paired against your teenage daughter, do you consider that fair

Not sure what you mean by fair. My daughter and I have competed against each other on the same stage at the same time about 3x in total while each of us were in Novice. She beat me sometimes and sometimes I beat her. I couldn't care less if I win, I use competitions as a goal setter. And if I do manage to beat someone younger than me? PAR-TAY!!

[BEAS]

My Mom and sister just can't figure it out?? My wife and youngest really dig it. I believe she thinks its sexxxxyyyy In fact the little one has a Stillwater Leatherneck and sprorran he is 6. The 11 yr old son just laughs and tells everyone and I mean EVERYONE that I have no underwear on. And last but not least is the 8 yr old girl she hates it.
Can't make em all happy.
BEAS