Who DOESN'T like wearing the kilt?

[Jock Scot]

C R A B B I T

Grrrrrrrrrr!

[Jack Daw]

These days, more often than not, if I am just popping into town I shun the kilt as I am sick, sorry and tired of posing for photographs. I have got that I feel like a performing seal, or some such. |Its a pity really, that so many visitors expect to see kilts being worn everywhere, so when some poor devil turns out wearing the kilt he gets no peace. Mind you, perhaps this is an age thing and my patience has worn a bit thin over the years.

I understand. I was kilted at an Irish stew cook-off last February and a lovely lady came up to me with a smile, said absolutely nothing, turned at my side toward her spouse, who snapped a photo of us without a word of request. Then, off they went without a thank you. It took a couple of minutes for me to cool off at their brash rudeness.

[wildrover]

I understand. I was kilted at an Irish stew cook-off last February and a lovely lady came up to me with a smile, said absolutely nothing, turned at my side toward her spouse, who snapped a photo of us without a word of request. Then, off they went without a thank you. It took a couple of minutes for me to cool off at their brash rudeness.

Gotta be quick when that happens! Point and hold up "the shocker" next time. That'll learn 'em, when they figure out what it is...

[Zardoz]

I understand. I was kilted at an Irish stew cook-off last February and a lovely lady came up to me with a smile, said absolutely nothing, turned at my side toward her spouse, who snapped a photo of us without a word of request. Then, off they went without a thank you. It took a couple of minutes for me to cool off at their brash rudeness.

I have that happen sometimes, I just stick my hand out and say "Dollar"!
At the pub last St.Patrick's day, a bunch of women wanted pictures. Most of them asked, but a couple of them just kind of eased up on me. On the positive side, if they were cute and/or redheaded, I'd pass my camera over too!

[Lachlan09]

These days, more often than not, if I am just popping into town I shun the kilt as I am sick, sorry and tired of posing for photographs. I have got that I feel like a performing seal, or some such. |Its a pity really, that so many visitors expect to see kilts being worn everywhere, so when some poor devil turns out wearing the kilt he gets no peace. Mind you, perhaps this is an age thing and my patience has worn a bit thin over the years.

Jock, ah to be a few years younger and single ! The thought of being the centre of attention for a group of cute young Japanese ladies isn't so bad ! I got a date with an American girl from Colorado that way in Edinburgh many moons ago. Didn't wear my kilt on the date though !

[Everett]

I have a cousin who hates wearing kilts. I don't know his reasons for it. He's just not comfortable in them.

[QMcK]

I have a cousin who hates wearing kilts. I don't know his reasons for it. He's just not comfortable in them.

Lately, I've been really wanting to get my own kilt and once again kilt up. But I did feel like your friend for a while. It is totally understandable. Some people feel uncomfortable being the centre of attention.

[EagleJCS]

In defense of bandsmen (being one myself) it could be that the band they are in has certain restrictions for when the band kit (kilt, sporran, etc.) may be worn. ("Don't wear it if you're going to be buying alcohol", for example.) Or, the individuals may not want to risk having to replace/repair/have it cleaned before the next gig if something should happen to it. Some items - kilts in particular - are fairly expensive, after all.

Also, these days most competitions don't judge a band on its appearance. "Highland attire" is usually the only requirement. As long as everyone's in a kilt, it's OK. There doesn't have to be a uniform, it's just easier to tell it's a band instead of a gaggle. The musical performance (unison, tone, etc.) is what is being judged.


On topic: I don't know of anyone that has tried and not liked the kilt, but I lead a sheltered life.

[Kiltman]

I've often wondered about being 'comfortable'. Does it mean physical or emotional comfort? Perhaps, both? There are times when I'm just more comfortable wearing pants and times when I'm more comfortable wearing a kilt. That's what my way of looking at the matter of kilts is all about. We, men, should be able to do both when they wish to wear a particular garment. I have to admit that I choose to wear a kilt when I want to be formal or in the summer when I want to be cool, but I don't want to have the be limited to one or the other.

[Jimmy]

I have 2 brothers who ould not be seen dead in a kilt and I have other friends with a similar attitude towards the kilt.
Seems some people for some reason or other are really anti- kilt and these people are all born and bred Scots