Kilt vs. Skirt

[Eujeankilt]

Like everyone here has said, be confident in your own identity because those idiots obviously aren't. And if it's a pretty woman complimenting you on your skirt, say "Thank You".

Dale

[Mark Keeney]

It is simple.

Look in a mirror.

Do you look like a transvestite?

If yes (unlikely) change shirt shoes socks etc.

If no, go out and don't worry.

You can tell.

BTW transvestites don't want to wear kilts because they are too masculine looking.

[Southern Breeze]

Welcome aboard! Wear it with pride and don't let it bother you!

[Blu (Ontario)]

... I find my self trying to defened what is in essance a Skirt as a peice of Menswear.

As do most kilt weareres at some time or other. There are ignorant people out there in the world. Many pass by without a word. Others just can't pass up an opportunity to makea smart-a$$ quip given the option.

... Do you think it is important to draw a line between Kilts and Skirts?

Not really. It doesn't make any difference to the ignorants of the world anyway.

[quote]... Do you think people will percive you as a Transvestite if your in an Unbifurcated garment?

No.

... Do you find you keep having to tell people your not in womens clothes?

No

...Is it seen as taboo to wear Unbifurcated clothing in public?

As far a kilts are concerned, absolutely not. I have no interest in other varieties of legless attire so I can't comment there.

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[Roan Carter]

As some one who is quite new to wearing a Kilt I have a few questions. I wear a Black Kilt around uni and out and about from time to time. Which always turns heads. It gets refered to as a Skirt and even a dress. I find this annoying and ignorant. I find my self trying to defened what is in essance a Skirt as a peice of Menswear.

Do you think it is important to draw a line between Kilts and Skirts?

Do you think people will percive you as a Transvestite if your in an Unbifurcated garment?

Do you find you keep having to tell people your not in womens clothes?

Is it seen as taboo to wear Unbifurcated clothing in public?

Cheers

I think that when you wear a kilt you need to develop a sense of individuality that includes (in some part) an apathy towards the opinions of others concerning your clothes. This line that divides kilts and skirts is something that really should not be an issue, unless of course you're a kilt salesman using the tagline "anything less than my product is a skirt." The issue is one that stems from male pride and insecurity all at once ...

Often times, people will in one breath acknowledge that I am wearing a traditional, masculine Scottish garment and still call it a skirt, as they do not know the right word.

I think the wearing of the kilt is mildly taboo, but it should not be. We can change that ^_^

[O'Neille]

I got the skirt comment from a wedding goer last weekend. It turns out that he was a rugby player just ribbing me to get into a conversation, as he also saw my IIRB shirt. The wedding eventually ended up at the hotel bar and everyone was singing rugby songs by last call. Sometimes it's just someone talking to you like they'd talk to their buddies, when they wore kilts. It will most likely bother those you're with more than you, because after a while you've heard it all. O'Neille

[pbpersson]

By the way, there are several good articles concerning this topic on this web site:

http://www.kiltmen.com



Phil in Phoenix

[pbpersson]

Do you find you keep having to tell people your not in womens clothes?

In the 21st century, regardless of what you wear, it is womens clothes! Blue jeans, slacks, shorts? The women are wearing all those things. If a man is thinking he can wear ANYTHING that will make him look uniquely male, there is no hope in sight and that ship sailed out of the harbor long, long ago.

Now men need to wear what makes them comfortable and what makes sense for their anatomy. I think the male anatomy CRIES OUT for the kilt.

Any guys who give you any problems, just tell them you are way more comfortable than they are, you are having way more fun, and whatever they are wearing are women's clothes anyway.

The guys who will be teasing you will be dressed just like their women and you can point that out to them - maybe it will get them thinking.


Phil

[Pleater]

To be absolutely correct, a kilt is a pleated skirt - but then a shirt made in the old way with a double yoke and an undivided lower part - that is the skirt - a long coat made with a seam or a flare at the waist - the lower portion is the skirt.

On a hover craft the flexible retainer of the air cushion is a skirt - a marquee or 'big top' has a roof and a skirt.

A woman's gown has one - ecclesiastical robes have one - even educated fleas .. er .. h um..

However - someone calling your kilt a skirt is possibly just trying to wind you up.

Calmly assess the situation and react accordingly - there are many suitable responses on offer - if the individual deserves a reply.

[Panache]

Daniel,

I think that might be a leine. When I did Renaissance Faire the Irish wore something very much like that.

Cheers