Kilts in Church,..your experience?

**Surly Dave** · 16th September 07, 12:06 PM

HAHAHA! Just ask her "Don'cha know I'm sex-eh in thas?" In the heaviest Scot accent you can muster. Just don't break out Rod Stewart,.....on second thought Rod might work in your favor.

I thinks I'd better watch a couple of Sean Connery movies and maybe Highlander before I try that thick Scottish accent on her. As for Rod...I don't know if that would do it if she's rolling on the floor laughing. Actually, I can't think of any circumstances when Rod Steward would work.

**Big Homestead** · 16th September 07, 01:35 PM

I'm rolling with it nowadays. I've grown accustomed to just calling it a man skirt or man dress for people who insist on calling it that. It usually seems to stop the laughter. Though it has been very well received.

I'd say 8 of the last 9 days have been kilted, and I love it. The church folks seem to be very hip to it....even the older folks.

**Riverkilt** · 16th September 07, 02:39 PM

My "church" is in sweat lodge, so not a place to wear kilts.

I do support the local churches that do the food bank, soup kitchen, and other outreach to the needy and from time to time will attend functions in their facilities - always kilted, and always welcominging and affirming comments about the kilt.

One local church, St. David's Episcopal, is in the process of expanding and is shut down for construction. Suggested to the padre there, a friend from sharing various local causes, that they consider adopting the St. David's tartan. Have heard back from members of their congregation that they are considering it.

No clue what they will use, but hope it shows up somewhere.

Ron

**James MacMillan** · 16th September 07, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

My "church" is in sweat lodge, so not a place to wear kilts.

The proper attire in every sweat lodge that I have ever been in, has been just what God gave me and not a bit more!

**McClef** · 16th September 07, 02:56 PM

Went with Mum to a meeting at her church last night and one guy said "nice NOT to see you in a kilt" and another said "what a pity you didn't come in a kilt."

I should point out that I have known the first chap a long time but even so you cannot please people all the time!

Of course this morning the first chap was "disappointed" and the second one was happy as I was kilted!

Also got a lot of compliments this morning!

**Hamish** · 16th September 07, 03:33 PM

I really do not understand how, or why, wearing the kilt to church is any different to wearing the kilt anywhere else! It is a male garment after all.
Although I am not a regular church-goer, I do attend several times a year and, for as long as I have foresaken trousers (8¼ years), I have worn the kilt to church - Mattins, Communion, Weddings, Funerals you name it. To my knowledge, I have never been scowled at, ignored, made a fuss of, spat at or been obliged to endure any other form of attention.

Even in these relaxed times, I still feel it appropriate to 'dress up' slightly for church (ie: always wear a jacket and tie), but do not overdo it. A tweed Argyll and plain woollen tie, both to compliment the kilt, and usually brown leather accessories - mine being a country parish - is usual for Mattins and Communion. Whilst for a funeral, I generally opt for my Grey Thistle Dubh kilt with charcoal tweed Argyll, white shirt and black tie, and black accessories. For weddings, everything depends upon whether I am a minor guest or a particularly close friend of the bride or groom.

I admit I would probably never wear a Utilikilt or any other alternative kilt style to church, but I do wear plain colour woollen TFCK kilts and kilt suits there. I am not ashamed of my kilts - they are normal, everyday garments as far as I am concerned and, as far as I can tell, as far as my fellow parishioners are concerned too!

**saecoman99** · 16th September 07, 03:09 PM

Ok I am reading everyone's replys my big question is where are all at I'm in the US and wonder how many resonders are in the USA ? I think in the
big city churches one could go kilted. I have not tried it at my church
with 400 plus and I am on stage for choir for service I have not had the
guts to try going kilted.

**James MacMillan** · 16th September 07, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by saecoman

I have not had the guts to try going kilted.

This is the key statement!

Have courage! Go for it! If too timid, try a special Scottish day for your first time!

**Riverkilt** · 16th September 07, 03:39 PM

Aye James, that's the proper dress for most sweat lodges.

Out here, the Dine' (Navajo) are a bit more modest and wear cotton shorts with no metal in their "church."

Ron

**arrogcow** · 16th September 07, 04:24 PM

For what it's worth, I wasn't the only one kilted in church this morning. Yes a second guy was wearing a UK Mocker (I was in my 5 yd Braveheart if anyone cares). I didn't ask why he was kilted, but I think the local Celtic festival may have been a factor. There is another guy who keeps saying he is going to wear a kilt to church as well, but keeps having excuses for not.

Adam