To wear or not to wear

[michael steinrok]

So I was talking to the owner of the apartment building I manage and the topic of dress code came up. He was being diplomatic put his direction was clear. He also mentioned that he might be treading on "thin ice here" I laughed and told him he was. Then he said that by wearing a kilt I was making the market of available females a lot smaller. I laughed again and told him that I'm not going to lure some female type into a relationship and spring the kilts on her later. That's called an "I gotcha"

What's all this about then. Here goes Why I wear a kilt. Wearing a kilt for me is a Badge of honour. It gives me a somewhat unique distinction. It says "I belong". The kilt is a recognizable trademark of a getleman or a warrior. It is a throwback to the past that is an instintive sign of a protector and women know it. Most women like kilts ,do they not? They want their man to wear one, right? Even as a kid watching war movies on saturday morning,and seeing the kilted ladies from hell. I remember my dad telling me that the germans were scared silly when it came to the Scots. For me it is a sign of respect and courage and even honour. I for one am proud to wear a kilt be it a 4 yard or 8. It matters not.

What motivations do you guys have?

[Mysticwolf]

Michael,
For me, a newbie to the kilt, I think it was a desire to connect to my Scots heritage (Mother Scots, Father Irish) and also a desire to be somewhat different that have been the primary motivations.
Interestingly enough, the thing that finally did it for me was the urging of our parish priest, himself of German heritage, to go kilted. His wife (we are Eastern Orthodox, where priests may and usually do marry) is of Scots heritage and her sister had a kilted wedding. Father and the three boys all rented kilts for the occasion and were so taken by them that they purchased their own and have since been, shall we say, "spreading the gospel".
Since then several of the men in our parish have purchased their own. Father has also written a liturgical service for the "Kierkan 'O The Tartans" celebrated 30 Nov, St. Andrew's Day.
I too have come to understand and appreciate how ultimately "male" kilt wearing is, and I like it!
The Mystic Wolf

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

...the thing that finally did it for me was the urging of our parish priest, himself of German heritage, to go kilted. His wife (we are Eastern Orthodox, where priests may and usually do marry) is of Scots heritage and her sister had a kilted wedding. Father and the three boys all rented kilts for the occasion and were so taken by them that they purchased their own and have since been, shall we say, "spreading the gospel"...

So is this our own Prester John of which you speak?

[starbkjrus]

So is this our own Prester John of which you speak?

Oh, c'mon Rob! Don't you know that there are hundreds of kilt wearing German Eastern Orthodox Priests in Canton, OH?

Mysticwolf: Welcome to XMarks!

I'll have to give this topic some thought and post later.

[Kizmet]

Oh, c'mon Rob! Don't you know that there are hundreds of kilt wearing German Eastern Orthodox Priests in Canton, OH?

LOLOLOL!

[Mysticwolf]

Oh, c'mon Rob! Don't you know that there are hundreds of kilt wearing German Eastern Orthodox Priests in Canton, OH?

Mysticwolf: Welcome to XMarks!

I'll have to give this topic some thought and post later.

Thanks to all for the warm welcome, and there are THOUSANDS of kilt wearing, Orthodox priests of German descent here in Canton

[Panache]

Always thought Kilts were very cool. As a child probably first saw them in Monty Python, Journey to the Center of the Earth, or Star Trek (I know Scotty wore one once in the original series, Journey to Babel?). Was delighted that we had a clan and could claim Scottish hertitage. As a young man was always was put off my the huge cost, so never bothered. My friend Gryphonaire got into wearing Utilikilts. It seemed a reasonably priced way to start...and then the addiction struck. Thanks to X-Marks I've got 4 kilts aa bunch of kilt goodies and am trying to have patience and save for an actual clan tartan kilt.

Why do I wear them? I like standing out in the crowd. They are different yet very traditional. They are stylish and comfortable. They are masculine but yet the mark of a gentleman. To pull off wearing a kilt one must wear them with flair and confidence. They, more than any plume could ever be, are my panache.

Cheers

[Mysticwolf]

So is this our own Prester John of which you speak?

Tis indeed KCW!

[Rex_Tremende]

What motivations do you guys have?

My connection to the MacGregor's is too remote and my pedigree way too mixed up to feel a strong connection to warriors or a Scottish homeland. What drew me to the kilt was boredom with the same [black|khaki|navy|brown|olive] trousers and denim jeans that every other guy wears. I have zero - that is zero -interest in wearing women's clothes, but I do envy their range of choices. The kilt opens up whole new possibilities: casual or formal, solid or tartan, austere or colorful, modern or traditional, plain or accessorized. It's comfortable, it boosts my self-confidence, and it's a man-thing.

Regards,
Rex in Cincinnati

[Southern Breeze]

Deep down,for me it is a sign of respect,courage and honour for my ancesters. Plus it's comfortable in all conditions.