Permanently kilted

[kiltedwolfman]

I wear only kilts and have done so for quite some time now, and I can say that for my lifestyle I haven't found anything yet that I needed pants for. When I hunt, camp, and fish I wear gaiters and bug spray, what I rock climb I wear bike shorts underneath and have a speacial kilt with a "button hole" in the aprons so I can waer my harness underneath and pass the carbiner through the hole. When I SCUBA dive I do wear a drysuit or a wetsuit so that would be the only time I can think of wear I'm not wearing one.
I think that depending on your lifestyle you will find that switching to full time kilting won't be a large change. You can still do all the things you do, you'll just look classier doing them!

[Wil]

Sounds like a great idea! I myself would save 1 pair of black slacks, 1 pair of jeans & my favorite house shorts; that way if ever you do have to run out in the wee hours of the morning you can just throw those on and be off.
What does your better have think about 24/7 kilted? I have a cousin in Aberdeen and he goes kilted 24/7 for years, he loves it and that is his thing, of corse when the snow is coming down, the wind is whipping about and he has to walk the dogs...........he wears sweat pants ;)
Enjoy, give us updates.

[TheOfficialBren]

I agree with this. Even though it seems like a fun idea to throw away all non-kilt items and go full time wearing kilts, it's just not practical. By all means, if you want to wear a kilt more often, then do so. But why force yourself into only one option? It seems a little extreme.

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You may want to consider removing them at night. Or when you shower.

Don't throw away your pants, slacks, and shorts though. Even if you don't wear them, better to have at least one pair just in case. There ARE situations when a kilt is not necessarily the most appropriate attire. There used to be an old thread on here, years ago, listing all the circumstances and activities that should NOT be done kilted... (Like skydiving). But hey -- whatever floats your boat. I know a number of members are pretty much kilted full-time.

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[artroland]

I would tend to agree with the above mentioned comments regarding not throwing your pants out just yet. Fact is, when I ride my motorcycle I won't be wearing a kilt, for safety issues. Same with coaching youth hockey.

[rmccool]

I had this same plan and for the most part I just wear kilts,but I have found that there are some times you should wear pants ie mowing the lawn will soil the kilt and I found that they don't offer the same protection from rocks,twigs and small action figures that even shorts do.Also running to the store in the wee hours for an ill family member a person may not want to take the time to put on the little stuff that says "this is a kilt"and then go buy pepto at 2:00am.

Have fun,be comfortable and wear what you want,when you want.
that's my 2p.

***, though I'll note that if your kilt wardrobe encompasses contemporary as well as traditional kilts, it's pretty easy to "gear up" in the wee hours without undue effort. I can don my TDKs as quickly as I can a pair of trousers, and contemporary kilts don't really require much accessorizing.

I also agree with various others who've commented that, while kilts are great most of the time, there are a few activities where trousers are simply more practical. In addition to lawn mowing, I'd include riding horses and motorcycles, doing any sort of activity that involves significant crawling (kilts aren't much for protecting the knees), or donning protective garments over your street clothing. I can't imagine how, for example, I might put on my firefighting or rescue gear in a reasonably modest manner while wearing a kilt.

I'd suggest evaluating your lifestyle and needs, and then retaining a few pairs of trousers for those occasions when being kilted is less practical.

[MonsterDon]

I applaud your commitment. I don't think I could ever go kilted full time. With that being said, If you never plan on wearing pants again them by all means, throw them all away. Holding on to a couple of pairs "just-in-case" is just an excuse to comform to other people's norms. Just because one person might not be comfortable in a kilt in a certain situation does not mean that you can not be comfortable.

[GMan]

Good for you. I only have one pair of blue jeans and a pair of slacks for various circumstances. Also a pair of shorts while working out. It will be great to hear your adventures.

Full time Kilt wearer since 2004.

[MizzouScotsman]

Thank you all for your comments and suggestions. I do understand the running out late at night for something and the mowing the yard. Those might be times when I will think about wearing something on my legs. I am beyond stoked about this change in my life. I will let you all know how it goes. You all do not know how much I appreciate you and this place. I have found sage advice and more than a few tips in the short time that I have been here. Who knows where this experience will lead me but I am going to enjoy the ride along the way.

Cheers again to you all.

[BriarCub]

Congratulations on your decision! I've been full-time for almost three years now and I haven't regretted a moment of it. My other half has been (mostly) supportive, and I'm fortunate enough to have a kilt-friendly office dress code. And, as others have mentioned, you'll now have the perfect 'excuse' to collect additional kilts (and all the good things which go with them :-) )

[SteveB]

I have held onto two pairs of jeans, three pairs of trousers, one pair of jeans shorts, and a few pairs of athletic shorts.

I wear the kilt full time, and have for over ten years. My current employment is very kilt friendly. The jeans are for climbing antenna towers, as the metal on the legs on a sunny day can be quite painful.

I have the athletic shorts, as the gym that I use requires shorts on everyone.

When running I tend to wear a SportKilt most of the time or a running skirt on real hot days.

For my daily wear and runs to the convenience store I choose from among the thirty kilts that are currently in my collection.

It is up to the kilt wearer whether to wear pants or not. I do own sufficient kilt liners.

Cheers,
Steve