Kilt wearers?

[coolwind57]

We got any kilt wearers here?

[Pete M]

I'm only a third Scottish.  not near enough scots in me for that. 

 

but I've noticed that on every single trip to Disney I see at least one dude rocking a kilt.  

[Jesse J]

yes actually. I play in one of the bagpipe bands here and own a kilt and wear the whole shabang to gigs and parades and things. 

[89 MJ]

I've got one. My grandma came over when she was 17 to marry my grandpa. All of her family is still over in Scotland. We've gone over for 1 of my Dad's cousins weddings so far.

[coolwind57]

1 hour ago, Jesse J said:

yes actually. I play in one of the bagpipe bands here and own a kilt and wear the whole shabang to gigs and parades and things. 

My Brother is a Piper:  

 

I'm not a Piper, but I play bass in a Christian rock band.  We have a show next Month in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and I plan on wearing a kilt ensemble of some type there just to spice up the stage show.  I'll probably incorporate some Piper Spats like my Brother has on in the above photo.  Really dresses things up a bit.    

 

I have the same as my Brother pictured as well as a solid-olive Utility Kilt.  

 

Clan MacDonald tartan, by the way.  What's your go-to?

[Jesse J]

6 minutes ago, coolwind57 said:

My Brother is a Piper:  

 

I'm not a Piper, but I play bass in a Christian rock band.  We have a show next Month in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and I plan on wearing a kilt ensemble of some type there just to spice up the stage show.  I'll probably incorporate some Piper Spats like my Brother has on in the above photo.  Really dresses things up a bit.    

 

I have the same as my Brother pictured as well as a solid-olive Utility Kilt.  

 

Clan MacDonald tartan, by the way.  What's your go-to?

sounds like fun. I also have a ulitilty kilt I rarely wear. my band kilt is the barclay because thats the family who started the band. I don't have my own personal tartan though

[gogmorgo]

I’ve tossed around the idea of getting a kilt for a while. I’d be looking at a Dewar tartan, but with the history of the clan being what it is (it hasn’t been an official clan unto itself for all too long) the “proper” tartan for you depends on your specific family history, and we simply don’t know ours any more, and I’m three generations removed from anyone actually carrying the name. I’ve mostly been settling for wearing buffalo plaid when and where I can.

 

 

I’ve also been looking into the utility kilt. Seems like it would be good for ventilation while out hiking... I’m a pretty big guy and sweat a lot, and it can get a bit much “down there” after a few days in the backcountry. I just have a really hard time pulling the trigger on a piece of clothing I can’t hold in my hand and feel the material, try it on, etc., and so far I haven’t found a retailer this side of the 49th so shipping inflates prices beyond what a decent pair of hiking pants costs locally.

[jeff351]

I'm half english half-scottish, but no kilts for me. However, I am currently watching the Outlander series on Netflix. 

[neohic]

I used to have a kilt and I absolutely LOVED it!!! It was originally a left over from my high school theater closet that never made its way back. Then it grew on me all the way until it started falling apart a few years ago.

 

Couple years ago I was in Seattle and stopped in a shop that carried “utility kilts”. They’re exactly what they sound like and I STILL kick myself for not getting one to replace my old high school garment.

 

Kilts are rad and comfortable. Period... dot... end of story. 

[coolwind57]

On 4/9/2021 at 12:21 PM, gogmorgo said:

the “proper” tartan for you depends on your specific family history, and we simply don’t know ours any more, and I’m three generations removed from anyone actually carrying the name. I’ve mostly been settling for wearing buffalo plaid when and where I can.

yea, well don't get too caught up in strict traditionalist mindset.  I think that's mostly an American thing.  Average Scots aren't so up tight as we are over here.  Lots of guys really shoot for perfection, ensuring they know each and every detail to make conversation and be able to explain their attire to the max degree.  

 

My Surname made its way across the water from Scotland into Ireland at some point.  Irish kilt wearers chose "County" or regional tartans (if at all...lots did solid colors, like Saffron specifically) and not Clan or family tartans at all.  It only really started to become a thing there about a hundred years ago--very recent.  In the big picture, the whole dang modern kilt (waist to knee version) is quite new too, really.  

 

My take is that most kilt wearers just appreciate seeing others out there doing the same.  I'll likely do a Saffron flash set with my solid olive kilt at a future show.  The saffron kinda representing my Irish side.  Black Watch is a common tartan that is used to death, especially for weddings here in USA.  I love the colors, but it is just so over-popular that I like to express my creative side a bit more than to sport it.  They're not all clan or family.  The US military services have their own.  I may sport the USMC tartan one day.

 

There's surprisingly little "restrictions" on wearing the attire as long as you're not just a douche.  Of course, take some time to at least read the basics about the attire--don't wear the kilt with the pleats to the front or you'll look like an idiot.   Utility kilts especially, are very casual with many wearing work boots and no flashes, sporran, etc.  Makes for better physical work attire than you'd ever think it would.  And much more "manly" than you'd ever think.  Hey, and chubby guys usually look better than skinny guys in them.  Bonus for me!           

 

On 4/9/2021 at 9:33 AM, Pete M said:

I'm only a third Scottish.  not near enough scots in me for that.

Don't let that dissuade you, Pete.  I've seen African American and Asian dudes and gals in them.  Watch some Highlander games on Youtube.    Super comfortable beyond what I originally imagined they'd be.