It's not about the build, it's about how you wear it!

[Abax]

When I told one of my friends (male) that he should wear the kilt (a bit of a compliment) he quickly said that he couldn't. He's too skinny.

This sounds like a poorly-thought-out excuse that he contrived when put on the spot. What's he really saying? It's not that he's skinny, it's that he's worried about what other people will think. I believe *most* people - to one degree or another - worry about what people think about their looks. It's part of our nature and part of identifying threats (anything different is bad) to try and fit in.

A lot of people get a thrill while overcoming their fears. I certainly did when I learned to skydive. I will also admit to enjoying the feeling of wearing something different while *not* feeling the discomfort that I know a lot of other people would feel if they donned a kilt. This is certainly not the main reason I wear a kilt, but I think it's part of the experience. Does your friend want that?

Abax