21st Century Ankle-Length Kilts

[O'Callaghan]

FWIW, a kilted leine would not be tartan, as linen is hard to dye, so those old kilt pictures probably are kilts (or great kilts) if they are tartan. Even in line drawings you should be able to tell that a leine is made of a plain fabric.

[Ozman1944]

Er, you DO realise this post is several years old?

[O'Callaghan]

I regularly get caught out like that! I'm comforted by the fact that 3 other people before me made the same mistake and also added replies today, though!

[Uncle Ricky]

I'm quite open to the idea of the Kilt evolving and changing with the times. Longer, Shorter, Tartan, Denim, Wool, Leather, Silk, Pleats, No Pleats, whatever. We all know that there is precious little variety available in mens clothing.

It seems to me that many members of this forum protest loudly about anything that deviates from the traditional Manly Kilt. I have to wonder why?

Personally, I don't want the kilt to be relegated to "Costume" status to be worn only with the "Correct" acoutremonts at formal functions.

I want the kilt to be a normal acceptable garment that can be worn anytime anywhere by anyone who wishes to do so, without being labeled as a clown.

So, if you are among those who don't care for full length kilts, that is your right, and I respect that. But please don't deride those who do by distaining it as a skirt. A large percentage of the members of this forum also enjoy the skirt cafe.

Cheers and Peace,
Rick