My first kilt!

[Ryan Ross]

If you can win mom over, that's always more than half the battle.

[Finn]

You can't go wrong with an SWK Standard in BW. The tartan IS universal, and is from a truly legendary military organization.
I second the Nightstalker sporran. Its a good place to start and isn't too expensive. I just ordered a brown economy from them until I can afford either a custom Thorfinn or something else.
Women/girls will fall into one of two camps- love it or hate it. Expect both. Jocks will be rough on you, but others will be supportive.
I started with UKs because I also lack Scots heritage. I still love them and other contemporaries. My first tartan was U.S. Army because of my service. My new tartan is the SWK Weathered McKenzie.
I'm a casual wearer, so hose for me are just socks. I wear mostly boots, so the folded/scrunched look works for me.
Good for you! Be proud and wear it well.

[Phogfan86]

Women/girls will fall into one of two camps- love it or hate it. Expect both. Jocks will be rough on you, but others will be supportive.

And the jock response ties into the response that you'll get from, in my opinion, most women.

I've been an occasional kilt wearer for two years now. I'm 45 and while I don't look like three miles of Oklahoma detour, I'm never going to appear on the cover of GQ, either. In that limited amount of time, I have been approached by dozens of strange women of diverse ages, shapes, ethnicities and sizes at events or on the street and been told everything from a very cordial, "You sure do look sharp!" to a throatily-whispered, "God, men in kilts drive me wild." Complete strangers, mind you.

Chicks dig the kilt. Jocks don't. Why? Because chicks do.

[Finn]

Yep.
I've even caught compliments in front of my wife.

[Scully]

I think you should go for it.
and by the way................

[Ian.MacAllan]

Welcome to the forum! You'll surely have great fun being kilted.

There are only two things I can add to the excellent advice in the earlier posts.
1) Use the forum's search function to find members in the Denver area and send them private messages asking about what kilt attire they recommend for the Denver climate.
2) Send Jerry at SWK an email asking his advice about tartan and accessories (his Standards are not all the same weight fabric).

By all means get a sporran; the nylon Nightstalker is an excellent choice.


Best wishes, and again, welcome!

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[Calixte]

As an 18 yo teen, I think I can help. I have never worn a kilt, but I do wear a traditional "men's skirt" everyday (the sarong is S-E Asian, and easier to wear in tropical weather).
At first, friends used to make fun of me, and one (girl) was affraid to be seen next to me when we went out. Since then, people at school got used to it (actually, when I wear pants, they all ask me whyas if I was a weirdo). It'salways strange outside when people don't know me (being called "lady-boy" 10 times is VERY annoying) but you get used to it.
It may not be the same for you (we live in countries with different cultures and do not/will not wear the same clothing), but frankly, you'll feel much more confortable after a while and find it hard to go back.

[joshmccl]

Kudos to you for catching on to the kilt at such a young age. I teach high school, so I can appreciate from a bird's eye view the pressures teens face to conform, to fit in, to be accepted by their social group. It is hard to imagine those feelings now, as I have grown into my thirties, and developed a strong sense of who I am and where I am going. You sound like you have a strong identity, forming at a young age.

Whatever you do with confidence, people will respect. You sound like a cool guy...the other kids will see that. Good luck!

[thecompaqguy]

I've only just started wearing kilts myself... I was a little apprehensive @ first, as not many black guys wear them. I found this article

http://metrospirit.com/Portlet/Print...21612083299063

and it made me realise anyone can wear a kilt. I got teased a little by my mates but I think they secretly admire me... ;) One of them actually asked where I could get him one! The mrs is not so keen, but she'll adjust to it soon... I bought a black watch one off eBay for £30. Good value, and it wasnt one of those cheap nasty ones.

21st Century kilts do some excellent kilt suits ( www.21stcenturykilts.co.uk ), though a little pricey.

Go for it!

[billmcc]

I have a SWK standard Black Watch and it is a good kilt for the price. I recommend getting a black sporran, kilt hose and a black belt that is around two inches wide.

If you happen to already have a fanny (waist) pack, you can wear it with your kilt until you get a sporran.