Incentive to get more men kilted

[Richland]

Any ideas to promote the wearing of kilts? There are plenty of folks who own kilts and would not wear the kilt unless they were at a highland games, or clan event. Or men who own UK’s and would not wear them out and about for fear of being singled out.
I know there is a group of kilted men in NYC. Any more groups out there?
Here are a few ideas I can think of:
Any members of Celtic music bands or groups take $ off any kilt wearers who attend your performances.
Any owners or controllers, of establishments who serve food or alcohol take a $ off the bill of any one who attends kilted.
Any organizers of highland games, or Celtic events provide give-away, or prizes, for all kilt wearers.
Provide a photo bulletin board where all kilt wearers can be photographed and posted at the event, or on a web site.

[Shay]

XMarks cards... maybe carrying around a little 'kilt card' with do's and don't of wearing a kilt?

[Colin]

Doolin's pub in Vancouver (the site of Kilts Night) was offering a free Guinness to everyone in a kilt on those nights. That was a nice incentive.

I don't think a card of do's and don't will help people that maybe want to wear the kilt but are trying to muster the courage. Do's and Don't's are good for people that have already decided they are going to wear a kilt.

I am of the school that I don't want every guy out there in a kilt. Sure it would be even easier for me to wear my kilt if everyone did, but then part of my uniqueness is gone.

I still get excited when I see one of the other (2-4) guys in my area out in their kilt. We have yet to meet, but we have seen each other.

[GMan]

I tend to agree with Colin, I like being a little bit different, not unusual, but different. I think it gives me character to be more myself and not being pretentious and a fake.

[Shay]

I don't think a card of do's and don't will help people that maybe want to wear the kilt but are trying to muster the courage. Do's and Don't's are good for people that have already decided they are going to wear a kilt.

Sorry- Dos and Don't of buying, not wearing. Like the following:

Do: Take accurate measurements, kilts fit a lot differently than pants!
Don't: use your 'normal' waist size- most kiltmaker's websites will show you where and how to measure.

Do: Get a tartan or solid color you think will look good with clothes you already own.
Don't: Get a tartan if you don't know what it is- some are only for families or other groups.

Do: Get a nice sporran, belt, and nice socks for formal events.
Don't: Think you have to wear them everywhere if you're just going casual.

Do: realize there's styles of kilts out there, totally traditional, neo or American-style, somewhere inbetween, there's something that will reflect YOU!
Don't: Buy a kilt, no matter what style, because someone else says it's the 'right' one if you don't think so.

Do: Enjoy your kilt by wearing it to festivals of all stripes, going out to dinner, or just having a night at the pub!
Don't: Forget to enjoy your kilt by wearing it to festivals of all stripes, going out to dinner, or just having a night at the pub!

That's all I can think of off the top of my head, but if anyone has any further ideas or refinements, I think that would be wicked cool to put on cards for the Huz's sporran!

[Riverkilt]

I'm still amazed why contemporary kilts like Utilikilts aren't standard fare for men in professions like truck driving, taxi drivers, delivery drivers, bakers, physical therapists, massage therapists, anyone sitting all day like therapists, phone center folks, postmen and anyone who walks a lot for a living....

Just common sense and comfort.

Ron

[Richland]

Well a few incentives are not going to get "we few individuals" overrun with kilters. I believe Old navy is never going to sell kilts. and there is not enough tartan weavers to supply the world. But if they could, I know who i would buy stock in, if they went public.

[macwilkin]

I am of the school that I don't want every guy out there in a kilt. Sure it would be even easier for me to wear my kilt if everyone did, but then part of my uniqueness is gone.

I'm with Colin on this point as well -- I wear a kilt as part of my efforts to promote Scottish heritage and culture in general, but my goal is not get everyone in a kilt per se -- there are many ways to wear a tartan according to an individual's taste.

Cheers,

Todd

[Richland]

X Marks the Scot is a community of kilt wearers and those who encourage the wearing of kilts. Kilts are a man's garment and it is our goal to promote the wearing of the kilt in more than just the "Highland Games" situation.

[auld argonian]

Just wear your kilt...and wait for some babe to say to her boyfriend/husband, "You know, you should get a kilt." after you walk by. Motivation? I think so.

I'd be willing to bet that a lot of kilt wearers get started after they get roped into wearing one for a friend's wedding.

Best

AA