Interested.

[The_PreacherMan]

Hello all,

I live in Washington State, USA. I do not own a kilt at the moment but I want to and am going to save for one. My recent obsession is with all things Irish/Scottish.

Wearing it is going to be somewhat traumatic for a while. Unfortunately, I'm a naturally timid person and my family has already told me that they think I'm crazy for wanting to wear a "skirt" (Although my mom grudgingly said that it wouldn't be QUITE as girly if I have a Sgian Dubh). I can imagine what my friends are going to say. I might get a dirk also; they all like knives. I live in kindof a hick town (which I normally enjoy).

BUT, I have a plan! I have some friends who throw a costume party from time to time. At a costume party, it's EXPECTED that people laugh at you hilariously and in a comic situation such as that, I don't mind being laughed at. Once that breaks the ice, I can try it for a more formal setting like the local orchestra concert. It helps that my name is Irish (Doyle), so I can claim genealogy interest even though I'm mostly German. Then I can try and incorporate it into more casual wear like hiking.

Before I start though, I want to shape up some things about myself; it will make me more comfortable. For Example: work on getting rid of my cursed timidity (which needs to be done anyway), work on losing a little flab and gaining a little muscle (people aren't nearly as likely to say I'm girly if I look like the construction worker that I am), and learn the bagpipes (LOVE THEM and I already play four other instruments). That last one along with my name will cover a couple of the standard "why are you wearing a kilt" questions.

You all probably aren't interested in all of that but that's my plan!

The_PreacherMan

[Bugbear]

Welcome.

[socalferg]

Greetings and Welcome from SoCal

PreacherMan...after your first venture wearing your kilt I think you'll find that you've been thinking about what might happen too much. Sporting a kilt is overwhelmingly a positive experience.

[Highlander31]

Welcome to the forum. The power of the kilt will conquer your timidity.

[Ruanaidh]

Welcome to the rabble from West Texas.

[Colonel MacNeal]

The Kilt will do wonders for your self-esteem. You may even start to swagger.

[Jock Scot]

Welcome, from Inverness-shire.

[peacekeeper83]

Welcome Texas

[wyldathart]

Welcome to the forum. I have no doubts that once you stride down the street with a kilt on, you'll forever be a changed man.
If your family and friends give you a hard time, show them your Sgian Dubh, if that doesn't work then draw that 13 inch dirk and wave it at them. that will certainly get their attention
above all else, have fun

[McClef]

from South Wales UK!