I wore a kilt to work today. I work for the Federal government and we're expected to dress in a professional manner since we meet with officials from other agencies, to include Congress, so wearing a kilt on a routine basis isn't considered acceptable attire. But I can wear it on occasion, especially on days like St Andrew's or Robbie Burns birthday. Today I just felt like wearing it since I'd just returned from Scotland and wanted to wear it.

I noted with some pleasure that I got a LOT of attention from the ladies. I fear a few risked injuring their necks from the double-takes, and at least one jumped out the elevator for a better look. One was struck almost speechless, just staring and going "Oh, my!" several times. A few came over to get a better view or ask questions. One said she like to wear a kilt but wasn't Scottish, which invited a discussion on non-clan tartans and tartan skirts (vice a kilt). One women asked me about being hot and I mentioned that a kilt had good air circulation - something she should already know about - which got a good laugh.

Most of the men said nothing, though quite a few smiled and said "hello" or something similar. Two good friends jokingly called it a skirt (which I then suggested were fighting words) - before they admitted that they weren't "man enough" to wear a kilt since it drew a lot of attention. One said he'd like to wear a kilt but wasn't Scottish and I told him of the Air Force tartan (he is retired Air Force) and his eyes lit up with some interest, so I may have made another convert.

Our resident Scot liked seeing a kilt in the building and this led to a discussion of kilts, my recent trip to Scotland, the Gathering, and the like. Now that I've worn mine, he may wear his at some point (he is a MacGregor) and perhaps we'll start a trend.

All in all, it was a good day.