Originally Posted by
Bluethunder90
You guys have given me a lot of good food for thought. My intent is definitely not to be derogatory or disrespectful of the kilt or the culture the kilt represents.
If you're looking for a somewhat non-standard day on which to wear your kilt -- for social buffering, shyness, unfamiliarity or whatever reason -- may I suggest a formal event? Kilts look magnificent compared to tuxedos or even dress military wear, and literally everyone present will be wearing something less familiar to them than their typical daily wear.
The sharpest "tuxedo" I've ever put on, by far, is a Prince Charlie over a kilt.
Other ways to familiarize yourself with wearing your kilt out and about are to patronize a culturally sympathetic pub (we have MacLeod's Fish & Chips around here), hit a Highland Games event, or even wear your fine woolen threads to church on Sunday -- any place where you wouldn't necessarily wear your standard business attire may help to give your self-consciousness an "out."
And wherever you choose to wear it, walk proudly, look people straight in the eye, and smile like you've got a plan to be revealed as necessary.
Ry'n ni yma o hyd, er gwaethaf pawb a phopeth.
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