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    My girl loves my kilts. And she also like the attention I get from the other girls when I wear it. Go figgure. She says its great, because they love guy in the kilt, but shes the one that has him lol girls are interesting

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    I can never understand why some people's wives have a problem with the kilt. Would you refuse to be seen with her if she chose to wear trousers? Styles change. I look back at our old photos and see a young man in trousers and a young lady in skirts. Nowadays she wears trousers almost every day and I wear kilts almost every day. It seem I am fortunate that my wife encouraged me to get my first kilt and is continually telling me how she likes to see me wearing them every day. Though I think if a wife isn't keen on the idea of you in a kilt to begin with, and has never seen you in a kilt before it may take a bit of time for her to get used to the concept that you are going to wear kilts.
    Regional Director for Scotland for Clan Cunningham International, and a Scottish Armiger.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GreenDragon View Post
    Wore my kilt for the first time... when she got home, i'm in the living room with my new SWK Irish National and the black sporran... Came as a shock to her.
    Ahhhh yes... the old "right between the eyes" approach. Never worked too well for me though.

    ... She needs time to get used to it, i think. her words were: "You're not wearing that thing out with me."
    Then you threaten the same thing if she's wearing blue jeans. Fair is fair.

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    I lucky, my wife is dissapointed when I don't wear a kilt. Makes it easier to wear one most of the time. Good luck to you.

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    Women seem to like kilts, once they realize you are not wearing to compete with them, but for heritage and comfort.

    My wife, who is German/American Indian was entusiastic from the start. I even get accessories as birthday gifts. God love her.

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    Oooh she can be mean when she is riled.

    Your wife is sweet, angelic and uber innocent. *nods lots*

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    Quote Originally Posted by katmills2005 View Post
    Your wife is sweet, angelic and uber innocent. *nods lots*
    Yes... Yes she is. Just like that night in the hospital.

    I dunno... When she gets mad, her eyes turn greener. I think she is were-Irish or something.

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    LOL then don't get around me when I'm mad.... my eyes actually turn silver


    And guys, if your wife doesn't approve, ask her how she would feel if you dictated to her what she could wear in public. Womens lib works both ways... oh Kilt Lib... there ya go

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    My wife wasn't thrilled about my kilt wearing in the beginning. True I don't wear a kilt as often as I wish I could, but it's even harder when your own wife is against it on an occassion that would be perfect for the kilt. We even went so far as to make up rules. I wouldn't wear the kilt with her, so if I had the day a, and decided to wear a kilt I wouldn't pick her up and drive her home from work like I often did. She'd take the train.

    Of course there would always be times when I'd get to wear a kilt with her, and it was all the positive reactions and comments I received from people that started to win her over. Now she helps me coordinate my outfits, and even encouraged me to order an 8 yrd tank.

    Overtime you'll win her over gradually. She just needs to get comfortable with the whole thing.

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    I count myself among the lucky rabble. My wife has accepted my wearing kilts, and has even commented on how tall I look. I think she also likes the comments from the ladies. She has nothing to worry about. We are coming up on 39 years together this August. Would not trade her for anyone else!

    Tom

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