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    Kilt and a Trenchcoat

    I put on a leather trench coat the other morning before leaving for work, it was cold and raining and this is the only coat I own.

    Wasn't until I was walking up to the office that I saw my reflection, long coat (about mid shin) and boots with bare legs between. I thought when I saw it "Flasher", I'll be damned if that wasn't the first thing said to me as I walk in the office.

    Though it was warm and dry, I'm not sure its the best look.

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    lol, this was brought up in another post.
    that's what I said, you may look like a flasher.
    I have a grey denim outback long coat, but not tryed it with a kilt yet.
    I think an Inverness cape is warn just below the kilt and is warn with kilt sox.
    you should post a pic.

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    What an image you must have presented Anthony But if that is all you got, go for it. But what Phil said, long socks might have been a better look and made you all toasty.
    Glen McGuire

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    Well, as I have never really been one to worry about what others think, I'm more then happy wearing that trench coat with a kilt, besides makes them wonder.

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    Kilts and trench coats ?
    But then at leasat they all got a laugh.. wonder what the folks on the street thought..

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAllen
    Kilts and trench coats
    It is the only coat or jacket I own, and I was not about to go out in 40 degree weather while it's raining, wearing a kilt and a T-shirt, 40 degree's and dry anytime but not when its wet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anthony
    Quote Originally Posted by JohnAllen
    Kilts and trench coats
    It is the only coat or jacket I own, and I was not about to go out in 40 degree weather while it's raining, wearing a kilt and a T-shirt, 40 degree's and dry anytime but not when its wet.
    Yeah and at least you got to enjoy the Kilt. I was out this morning in a kilt with no coat at 36 degrees, but it was not raining. So more power to you Anthony. The only place I got cold was my knees.

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    trench-coats...

    Thompson in "So you're going to wear the kilt" does recommend a trench-coat to wear with a kilt if you do not own an Inverness cape -- but I agree, the kilt hose worn properly will prevent "flasher" comments.

    The trench-coat has it's origins in the First World War, and was worn with kilts in the trenches.

    Cheers,

    T.

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    Grrrrr!!!

    The old double standard again. A woman wears a trench coat over a dress or skirt and shows bare leg below the coat no one says a thing.

    A guy wears the same look and folks instantly make him a flasher.

    The flasher comment to a woman so dressed probably gets sexual harrassment charges and maybe dismissal...with a guy its a joke...go figure...

    We got a long way to go yet men...

    Ron
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    Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
    "I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."

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    If it's all you got wear it. I've been looking at some dusters for winter wear since they are readily available here.

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