In search of the perfect work kilt

[Graham]

As a full time kilt wearer, this issue has occupied my mind quite a bit.

What makes the perfect work kilt? First it must depend on the work you do.
An office worker will have different priorities to that of a carpenter or painter.
We've seen great examples recently of businesses using kilts to help promote their business. I think of Highland Water in Denver, and kilted window cleaners

Over the last few months I'm soken to, and received kilts from Rocky, Steve and Robert. All have strengths and fine qualities. they have all been patient with me and I'm sure I have been asking for what may be impossible.

What do I want in a work kilt?
Firstly, as a staunch traditionalist, I was against the idea of pockets. However Robert (RKilts) has successfully changed my mind on cargo pockets.
Steve (Freedomkilts) has shown me the beauty of slash pockets.
When it come to carrying tools, tough cargo pockets are wonderful.

So my list would include:

• A tough, stain resistant material.
• Strong and thick enough to take some punishment.
• Thin and soft enough for pleats to fall back into place after getting out of the truck and to provide a good "swish" factor. Also, and importantly, to be able to "hug" the body and not stick out like an umbrella.
• To have enough weight to withstand the breeze.
• Light enough to wear in summer.
• Shrink resistant.

Here are a couple more piccies of the denim kilt from R Kilts. I'm testing this kilt to see how long it takes to "break in". I even gave it the ladder-in-wind test today.

[AckZel]

Poor bystanders...

[Graham]

Poor bystanders...

that's their problem, not mine
I did notice that the office inside closed their curtains

[cessna152towser]

For an office worker I'd say go for a dark self colour with a matching jacket, tie and socks, and a plain sporran. Dealing with the public in formal circumstances, I wear a black heavyweight for court duty. I wear the regulation long black robe over it while in court; the robe is open at the front therefore it is obvious to all present that I am wearing a kilt. I think being greeted by a kilted official helps put the public at ease as attending court can be stressful. For a tourist related activity, such as museum guide, where you are meeting the public in happier circumstances, then I'd opt for a tartan.

[Jerry]

Nice pics, Graham and nice kilt. That one pic up on the scaffold almost provides an answer to "the question".

[davedove]

Nice pics, Graham and nice kilt. That one pic up on the scaffold almost provides an answer to "the question".

I would bet that if any young women (and maybe some older ones) walked past that day, they slowed down considerably as they passed and made a few discrete glances upwards (or maybe not so discrete).

[Graham]

OK, OK, I'm back on the job in the morning, I'll use a safety pin as a modesty snap. (or wear the FK, it doesn't flare out as much)

[Southern Breeze]

Great pics and thoughts on work kilts. I'll be trying out some canvas kilts in addition to my Stillwaters this summer.

[Nick]

Well, for one aspect of my work, all cotton or some other natural fiber is a must. I'd hate for the thing to burst into flame! Also, a bit longer to cover the knee, and cargo pockets for tools. My UK Workmans fits the bill fairly well, though it isn't as long as it should be (hits the top of the knee perfectly.)

[Colin]

Wow, I never thought I would see the day where Graham "oh, so many tartans to choose from" Hodges was wearing not one, but 3 solid colour work kilts.......and one with cargo pockets no less.