Personality Change

[MacMullen]

Interesting thought but I don't think a kilt changes ones personality. Wearing a kilt tends to make us more aware of our immediate envronment because we are setting ourself apart from the rest. The kilt simply forces us to display some of those traits we have been conditioned to suppressed in our lives.

blu

I agree. That's why I said in my above post, "I think the kilt brings out your self confidence, just like anything you do that challenges your courage."

While I don't think that the kilt changes who you are, it can give you a new attitude.

[KumaSan]

I agree. That's why I said in my above post, "I think the kilt brings out your self confidence, just like anything you do that challenges your courage."

While I don't think that the kilt changes who you are, it can give you a new attitude.

Indeed, while my opinion is that the kilt doesn't change you. the ancillary activity does.

I could be a paramedic. Just sayin'

[GlassMan]

For some reason wearing a kilt makes me feel more manly. Don't know what it is, but I feel more confident and comfortable in a kilt. And that attitude is noticeable in my bearing and demeanor.

[philbo]

Chalk up one more. I'm the same way too.

[elijah]

Wearing the kilt is slowly forcing me to become a lot more open with people. In pants, I was so shy. In the kilt, I have complete strangers starting conversations. Its bringing me out of my shell a bit.

[Robin]

When you wear a kilt you're noticed...always. Being aware of this gives a feeling of being more alive as the crowd. You're admired...at least for your guts.

And because it's all new to me...I admire my own guts also

I don't think it's a personality change though...still the same person.

[starbkjrus]

When you wear a kilt you're noticed...always. Being aware of this gives a feeling of being more alive as the crowd. You're admired...at least for your guts.

And because it's all new to me...I admire my own guts also

I don't think it's a personality change though...still the same person.

Well said; more of me comes through. For better or for worse But hopefully for the better.

[starbkjrus]

I've noticed the same thing GMan. I'm much more confident, and not as introverted as I used to be. Also, as has been mentioned in other threads, we have a tendency to pay more attention to our personal appearance, not just choosing nice color combinations that complement each other, but also personal grooming. I've also noticed that I am much happier.

It's amazing that something as simple as an article of clothing can bring about personal improvement. But, I truely believe that the kilt has done this for me - indeed, for many of us.

Darrell

Darrell, not to be too forward here but I have indeed noticed this in your posts. Good on man!

[Iolaus]

I've noticed the same thing. I think the kilt brings out your self confidence, just like anything you do that challenges your courage.

I think you nailed it there. Wearing a kilt in public means conciously choosing to do something that you know can and will be ridiculed by some people. It forces you to examine your own self-confidence and purge any weakness. Those that don't have a strong sense of self-confidence in the first place probably won't do it a first time, and definately won't try a second time.

[mudd]

Hmmmm... This an interesting thread.
One of the reasons I don’t wear the Kilt as often as would like, is the simple fact that I don’t like to attract attention. It has always been my style to blend into the background and observe others. And, as I pointed out in another thread, I DON'T like to be laughed at and I have a mean temper.
I like the Kilt because of the way it feels and would perfer that no one even noticed.
Perhaps the Kilt will have a positive effect on my personality. Then again, I may be too old to change.