Power of the Kilt

[GMan]

Greetings all,

I just have a few little observations that I wish to share with you, and comment if you like (I know that is an open statement).

The transforming power of the Kilt has changed me how? Or has it transformed me at all?

How has your attitude about life in the aggregate changed because of the Kilt?

I know that I am much happier - how about you?

[GlassMan]

My partner has noticed one of the biggest changes about me. I don't care as much about what other people think.

He likes leather a lot for clothing and will sometimes wear leather wrist bands or even a leather collar. Before I started going kilted I used to hate it when he'd wear leather for anything other than a jacket or shoes.

Then once I started wearing kilts I realized that I just don't care what other people think. I want to be comfortable and happy. So I also now don't care if he wears what he wants.

I many ways, it's a lot less stressful.

[Riverkilt]

More independent for sure. Even more confident. A weird thought for a Marine ex-cop, ex-underground miner, former corporate sales guy, now therapist - but its true.

Much happier...I'm more me.

To paraphrase an old A.A. line, "I feel more like I do now than I did before I started wearing kilts full time."

Seems like every "look" and double take just makes me stand a little bit taller and prouder.

And of course I'm happy since the boys aren't cramped up all day :-D

Ron

[pdcorlis]

There are times in life I sometimes think "boy I'd really like to try that" but then I think "what will my wife/friends/boss/students/relatives think???" Now sometimes I do - but many times I don't. I've always loved the look of the kilt and now that I'm over 50 I thought "What the hell - I'm going to do this - if others don't like it they can just get over it."

Now, its hard to fade into the woodwork when you're wearing a kilt - but the more I wear my kilts, the less attention I draw at my local haunts. I like that. I also like the occasional enthusiastic compliments I get - so I guess there's an ego lurking in there somewhere. But mostly I like how a kilt feels and yes - looks on me. I stand a little taller, walk a little straighter, and maybe look a few more people in the eye.

I know this sounds just a bit gooey and squishy - but I like me in a kilt and I guess that's all that really matters.

[Mr. Kilt]

Growing up I was the proverbial "98 pound weakling", and was constantly belittled and teased for it. As such I grew up with serious self-confidence issues. As I grew older my confidence levels grew with me, but not to a point where I was truly happy. Wearing kilts has done more to help that problem than anything else in my life. Like many of you, now I don't care if anyone thinks poorly of me for wearing a kilt, or anything else for that matter. I'm me, take it or leave it.

[Richland]

Yes, I takes take a bit more of something to go kilted. Since i am not a full time wearer i find myself wanting to get out my kilt and head out from time to time. Feeling that excitement as you put it on, not knowing what to expect from encounters with folks.
I recall the first time i donned one, as i stepped out toward a large group of folks. What a feeling almost transforming" Kind of a "Here i go" Like a parachute jump for the first time not kinowing what to expect, scary, Exciting, blood flowing a bit stronger chest out, posture a bit more upright. OH YEA, here it comes. Gonna get the kilt out tonight........

[calmac]

Whilst I am not a full time kilt wearer I am certainly more confident about myself. 5 years ago I would have worried about wearing a kilt in public in my local town, now I don't give a damn what others think. If they don't like it then it's their problem.

Patrick :grin:

[Robin]

I dare to say it changed my life.

I'm no longer worried about what other people think of me...their problem, not mine. I just enjoy wearing a kilt...the look, the feel, the swing, the tartan, the freedom, the pride...the lot.

People look at me and that's fine...I wear a kilt and I wear it with great pride.

I'm still the same guy I was before...but the guy is now wearing a kilt and is more aware...and I agree with Ron...I'm more myself.

Cheers to the kilt and the tartan!

[furrycelt]

I thought I would never do this in a forum... I swear I would never just copy'n'paste and then put in large font: "me too". But I am going to anyway... I can't stop myself!

Growing up I was the proverbial "98 pound weakling", and was constantly belittled and teased for it. As such I grew up with serious self-confidence issues. As I grew older my confidence levels grew with me, but not to a point where I was truly happy. Wearing kilts has done more to help that problem than anything else in my life. Like many of you, now I don't care if anyone thinks poorly of me for wearing a kilt, or anything else for that matter. I'm me, take it or leave it.

ME TOO!

Ok, subtle difference: having red-hair was my nemesis.

-ian

[Lee]

I have to repeat it . . . . me too.

Kilted full-time for over 10 months, now.
The kilt has instilled more confidence, for certain.

Fascinating . . . . those that used to smirk, months ago, now quietly approach and ask about the various tartans I wear. So both parties have benefitted, methinks.

Lee