On my to do list:

[Bugbear]

Nighthawk is married to Mrs. Nighthawk, and she's way closer than Utah.

[ChattanCat]

Ali, just tell him it is a chick magnet. He will love the attention and you will see a new, confidant man.

[GDub]

#1: My wife COMPLETELY surprised me by giving me not one, but two kilts for my birthday last summer. Wearing a kilt had never, ever crossed my mind, and she had no idea what I would think or how I would respond. 7 months later... I have 14 kilts! So, a word to the wise: by nudging your husband into wearing the kilt you may be creating a monster!

#2: They'll either get used to the kilt or they won't. If they're open minded, they'll come around.

Good luck!

[Cynthia]

As far as convincing a husband, I was lucky in that my hubby wanted to wear one before he even met me. I was absolutely thrilled and supported it. I do sometimes have to coax him to wear it a little more often out in public, but that's okay (most of that is lack of accessories, or wishing he had things that fit just a tad bit better -- we'll get there, though).

As far as your hubby, perhaps going someplace where the kilt is being worn (festival) or watching a movie or television show that has them in it. Take hold of his arm, snuggle up close to him, and coo in his ear about how wonderful the kilt is and how perfect he would look in one (with just that perfect hint of "do it for me, pleeeeeeease?" tone of voice and look in your eye).

Be sure to compliment him -- when you see him in shorts, tell him how lovely his legs are, how good he looks, and give him positive reinforcement to start considering the kilt.

Ultimately it will be up to him. If he's not comfortable with the thought, or doesn't like them, then perhaps ask if he would be willing to wear one for you at home. That might be a nice first step for him. He'll eventually have to wander out to do something and doesn't want to change out of his kilt. He might start feeling more adventurous and willing to try, otherwise, he might just be content enough wearing it for you at home.

As far as family, I go by a rule of not caring what anyone else thinks, so I can't help you there. I am also lucky that his family and my family not only don't mind the kilt but think my husband looks very handsome and proud in his kilt. If they're the sort that get offended quickly, it might be best to not wear it to family-related events. However, it's none of their business what you and your husband do outside of their events and homes!

Good luck!

[Nighthawk]

As far as your hubby, perhaps going someplace where the kilt is being worn (festival) or watching a movie or television show that has them in it. Take hold of his arm, snuggle up close to him, and coo in his ear about how wonderful the kilt is and how perfect he would look in one (with just that perfect hint of "do it for me, pleeeeeeease?" tone of voice and look in your eye).


Good luck!

Ladder 49 hsa a lot fire fighters wearing their kilts casually- at bars and partys and such. What is more manly a profession than a firefighter?

[The Barry]

1. Convince my husband to start wearing a kilt

One trip to a local highland games or Celtic festival where he can witness, first hand, how the kilt "affects" you will do the trick. Let it show, but don't oversell it.

2. Convince my family that it wouldn't be weird for my husband to wear a kilt.

Actually, I have no idea on this one. I wouldn't worry too much about it, not much you can do about what others think; except let then notice by your actions that they have no dominion over you.

[ali8780]

Ladder 49 hsa a lot fire fighters wearing their kilts casually- at bars and partys and such. What is more manly a profession than a firefighter?

The movie?

So, I broached the subject the other day, and let's just say I wasn't taken very seriously *sigh* I may have to settle for in-house wearing only...

[Standard]

The movie?

So, I broached the subject the other day, and let's just say I wasn't taken very seriously *sigh* I may have to settle for in-house wearing only...

Hey, that's a good place to start. After a while work up to dinner out at a nice restaurant, the rest will begin to fall into place after that. If you use your womanly charm, which if done correctly none of us males can resist, then you'll undoubtably win out in the end.

[siva011]

So, I broached the subject the other day, and let's just say I wasn't taken very seriously *sigh* I may have to settle for in-house wearing only...

This is a start! Again, you can't *force* him if he really doesn't want to, but I'm sure he's like many of us when we started... we really didn't know what it was really like.

In-house wearing allows you to show what you think of it in more than just subtle hints. We frequently talk about the "power of the kilt" and the effect it can have, be up front with that effect!

One piece of advice I will give you that my wife does and is really nice... One of the hardest things a newly kilted guy does is go out in public. He is likely to get a bit of harassment from some guys who think their manhood is challenged by a kilted guy. This is nerve racking for some of us, especially those that prefer to avoid confrontation. If you do convince him to go out kilted, go with him and show total support. My wife is frequently quicker than I am in snapping back at these hecklers. No doubt from your picture you are very attractive... and nothing shuts down these macho hecklers like a "you're a moron" glare from an attractive lady. From personal experience, that is a huge confidence booster!

Again you can't force him if he really doesn't want to. But if he is just uneasy, or nervous, or it's a new experience that he hasn't thought much before.... ease him in slowly. Show support, let him know exactly what you think of him kilted, and when you do finally go out walk with heads proudly high.

[parpin]

Hi all,

The hardest thing is to persuade YOUR FAMILY that wearing a kilt is cool and neat.

According to my personnal experience it's not an easy task. It's much easier to make acceptance of that cloth to strangers.

You have to please yourself no matter the opinion other people may have.