First kilted night at the movies

[zeeew]

Hello all

I ordered an SWK economy Irish Nat earlier this week for "non formal" events, and true to the lists comments, it arrived about 2 days later.
My only other kilt is a nice tank that is used for piping and other events, too expensive for movies, beerfests, irrigating the garden, etc.
Anyway it was broken in last nite with my first kilted nite at the movies. As I was deciding between sandals and pushed down socks with docs (wore sandals, belt, belt hung sporran) my step grandson comes in and says "Poppi Eric we are going to dinner first." Yes I know, I say. "Arent you going with us?" Sure I am. "Well, are you sure you want to be seen in a manskirt?"

I dont really seem to like talking to people, so pipes and/or the kilt isnt really the way to blend in. But I guess I will only get better, as a knock around kilt will get worn alot more places. I just need something for my hands to do. I usually clasp them behind my back, anyone else do this?


Eric

[Splash_4]

I remember my first time wearing the kilt casually. It certainly garners attention. Sounds like you had a fun night with it though! (OH, BTW, man skirt.... Snort! that was funny!)

[george7]

I usually cross my arms. Maybe it's time for the stepgrandson to get his own 'manskirt.'

[Kent Frazier]

Hi Eric, from a native Utahan.

Great story. Did you receive any other comments at the movies or at dinner?
I usually fold my arms if I don't have something to hold onto. The more you wear it as just another piece of clothing the easier it gets.

[12stones]

Did you get any other attention or comments while at the movies? I'm still very new at being kilted so I'm still very conscious of the fact I'm wearing one, but I'm getting more used to it. I usually just fold my arms too.

[Riverkilt]

That's weird neighbor,

You ask what I do with my hands...I don't remember...at all....now I'm gonna be focused on it....jeez, thanks....

How far up are you? Flagstaff, AZ has a highland games coming up 7 /19 & 20...."only" 2 1/2 hours south of your southern state line....

Ron

[walkerk]

I just need something for my hands to do. I usually clasp them behind my back, anyone else do this?

Good to hear you're wearing a kilt for casual events. It very quickly gets easier.

Curiously, those who have been in the military are often easy to spot just by how they hold their hands while walking and standing as it has been "drilled" into them. Clasped behind the back in a "parade rest" position is better than clasped behind the back staring at the ground.

The main thing is posture. Stand tall and smile and you should have no problems. Standing with hands on hips and feet spread to shoulder width maximizes your "personal space." Here we have Master Sinbad practicing this pose, although a little exaggerated:



Of course, having something in your hand would also solve the problem.

[michaelbeeman]

I hadn't really thought about it before, but I guess either parade rest or I hang my thumbs off my belt.

[zeeew]

I have gone casual a few other times with the tank, but I worry about it so much that it was time for a casual kilt.
No negative comments, a couple younguns said something about "theres a Scottish...", couldnt name "kilt". I did tell the critters that I did have some Scottish blood, and even played the pipes. Their father said to them it was a kilt, but I didnt get any direct comments one way or another. A few looks is about it.

River, I am about 45 miles from the Idaho border, near Tremonton on the map. Didnt make it to the Utah games this year.

[TheSp8]

I vary between the arms crossed, hands on hips, and the "at ease" position depending on the situation and my mood. I get more folks coming up to talk when I'm at ease and have not yet been approached when arms are crossed. Probably I look a bit crankier when my arms are crossed. Go with what is comfortable. Now you have to think about your hands.

YMOS,
Tony