To kilt in modern north american society

[thecompaqguy]

As a rule, wearing a kilt is going to be as big a deal as you make it. It's an unusual thing to see a guy wearing pretty much anywhere, so people are going to notice and that's just what it is. If other people's comments and actions are making you feel that there's something wrong with you, based solely on what you choose to wear, then you'll need to get over it IMO. I've endured my share of snickering and pointing and stupid remarks and honestly, I don't care. Wearing a kilt makes me happy, it doesn't hurt anybody, and I've got two middle fingers for anyone who has a problem with that.

Getting comfortable with wearing a kilt can be a big hurdle for some guys, but the more you do it the easier it gets and the more natural and normal you'll feel. Being comfortable means being confident, and being confident makes all the difference in the world.

As for your wife, that's a bummer for sure. Almost every guy I know who wears a kilt has a significant other who's very enthusiastic about it, but others not so much. Could be that she'll come around as she gets used to it, or at least stop giving you a hard time about it.

So true! I experienced this today. My wife has made no secret of disliking the Kilt, but after work I came home and put on my Douglas Ancient, she had her sister come to visit, and on top of that a hairdresser come to braid her hair. I used to feel some anxiety and used to explain why I was kilted, but today, just carried on as I would in trousers or shorts. No reactions, and I sensed the hairdresser quite liked my kilt as she smiled at me when I opened the door to her I think the wife is just getting used to the kilt, more than just 'tolerating' it. I think most of the hang ups are in our minds, sure a kilt is way different from the usual sea of jeans, chinos etc but having seen more outrageous items for men off the catwalk (the 'manskirt' is apparently a thing), I think the kilt is very smart and presentable.

I think my wife expects to see me kilted more often as I have quite a collection, I might as well wear them I admit, some trepidation wearing one out and about but I have found that those who matter won't mind, and those who mind don't matter