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[docsox135]

As I am new to wearing a kilt, I have not been out and about much while wearing one, what is the reactions from the general public to those of us that are frequently in a kilt? I currently own a great kilt and have to pleat it every time I wear it, yes it can be time consuming but I take pride in how it looks every time. For normal wear I have it folded in half and pleated as a wee kilt. But anyhow tell me the reactions you get from people



SGT Jeff Bowersox
USAR Rough Riders
Baghdad Iraq



"Every man dies, Not every man truely lives"

[greenfordranger]

Hi Jeff. First let me Thank You for your service to our country I've had all positive reaction when in kilt for the most part. Many smiles from the ladies & the " wow a kilt, looks nice " response. I do get the every once in a while comment from guys that are obviously not to sure of their manhood comment " you're wearing a skirt? " but you just have to know how to handle that. I'm pretty sure you do

[KiltedDixon]

I agree with Greenfordranger's comments.
I wore my kilt to our local pub last nite with my wife.
We met some friends for a few beers and some good conversation.
Lots of looks...all comments were favorable.
I wear my kilt more and more in public.

Thanks for serving our country.

[xman]

I also receive many positive comments, thumbs up, smiles and the like.

[Cowher]

I seem to notice you'll ALWAYS get a response from EVERYONE!! If you don't see it you didn't catch them. The reactions are 50/50 for me. Either you'll get the cute girl smiling and admiring you or she'll ask why the h377 your wearing a skirt. Same with the guys you'll either get a "nice kilt bro" or you'll see them watch you walk by then bust on you after your out of earshot. I have yet have a guy I didn't know say something negative to my face. You have to expect a lot of attention, some will be negative. But I havent been hit on since I gained weight. Then I wore my kilt out and it was like loosing 50lbs.

[Riverkilt]

Folks that would never speak to you in non-kilted dress will approach you and ask you the widest range of questions from polite to rude...."what tartan is that?" to "How do you take a shyte in that?"

The more questions you get asked the more responses you'll develop to use as the situation presents. Enjoy the learning curve.

[Bill aka Mole]

First, Thank You for standing the Watch!

In answer to your question, I'll break it down as best as I can.
The kilt is an attention grabber. Just like your Class A's, you are wearing a garment that most people do not see every day and regardless if they like it or not, they will look at it! There are some negative folks out there, don't let them rain on your parade. Even at my early scruffiness, I walked proudly as I knew that not every man was capable of wearing the kilt. And the day when I met a Scot who let me know what parts looked good and where I needed to work on was one of the best days kilted so far!

[Danaidh]

A valid question. Women (real women) seem to love them and will even flirt. Men, depending on their upbringing will wish they had the guts to wear one, want to be a part of your circle, give mean looks (but not say anything), say outloud "What is THAT?", "I don't know what to think.", or think you're a homosexual. Much of it depends on where you are and if the population has ever seen a man in a kilt before. I'm here in Texas, and Brother, we're tryin' to get "them people" to be more accepting, but it ain't easy. You have to have a thick skin to wear a kilt, but after awhile, you don't notice the looks or comments as really, who cares? Stay true to yourself and your comfort.
Cheers,
E-6, Desert Storm Vet, Retired USN