How many kilts do you "need?"

[KD Burke]

First off, I'm not a full-time kilt wearer. Likely will not be in the forseeable future. But as a mental exercise I began thinking of how many kilts I'd need if I were to go that route.

If I were to show up several days per week in the same (or identical) garments, I'm certain my colleagues would soon begin to question my hygiene and/or sanity. Obviously one cannot wear the same clothes everyday!

I suspect that the requisite number for a full-time kiltie is somewhere in the 9-10 range. (This is where it gets fun..Promise!!)

So, if you were to decide, today, that your goal was to be kilted on all possible occasions, what kilts would you need? (Let the fantasizing begin!)

[McMurdo]

I've got 18 and have worn one daily for 3 years, I think perhaps with some research and careful purchases you could get away with 10 for daily wear. Though really most people only need one. I suppose the right answer for someone like myself may well be just one more.

[Nick the DSM]

2 good ones

maybe one beater

[Zardoz]

about 3 more.....currently!

[KFCarter]

Okay, I'll take a crack at this. I wouldn't call myself "full-time" but I generally wear a kilt to work a couple of times a week, usually wear one to church (especially now that the weather is getting cooler), wear one to my kids sporting events and performances. Chores around the house?...kilted... so I probably don a kilt 6 - 7 times a week.

I'm getting that done with 4 kilts; two are totally traditional "tanks" and two are PV kilts (a semi-trad from Rocky and my XMarks Tartan kilt from the Wizard of BC).

I'm already thinking I'm going to want one more traditional tank in muted tones for a total of five.

To totally do away with the trousers, I think I could manage with only a couple of more kilts. The kilts are so flexible they can certainly serve in different settings much more than once a week. The real limiting factor for me has been jackets (that's largely a factor of weather and the need for a coat and tie at work) and I'm sure I'd need quite a few more pair of hose...would be changing hose more often than kilts for sure.

[ccga3359]

Don't discount contemperary kilts among your tartans. Would be great for working around the house or similar dirty jobs. Here in Canada I would include PV and heavy weight wool just for our annual temperature swings.

[Thebigeman77]

I'd like to get up to 10-15 maybe someday, but that'll be more of a lifetime accomplishment. 4 just doesn't seem to cut it for daily-wear.

[Chas]

When I was a young man, I was put in a position on many an occasion, were I was wearing the wrong clothing. It was done purely to make me look stupid in front of my peers. Once I in the financial position to do so, I vowed I would never be sartorially challenged again.

If necessary I can do white tie, black tie, morning suit, suits for weddings, funerals, office and entertaining. I have all sorts of slacks, flannels and trousers. Finally there are all the jeans and shorts. I wear the right cloths on the right occasion.

I would double the number of kilts to 20. 1 would never be enough.

Regards

Chas

[McClef]

I just like to be spoilt for choice!

[ChattanCat]

Count the number of p@nt$ that you have... That's how many kilts you might need.