The Kilt Kops

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Ladies and Gentlemen of X Marks.

This forum will welcome anyone who wears, or wishes to wear, the kilt.

Perhaps Steve should have added the word encourage into his opening post.

Everyone is entitled to their opinion,but surely this forum exists to encourage not discourage kilt wearing.

I'm Scottish and proud of it, not Highland, but my kilts have been part of me for most of my life. No one has ever complained about me wearing them however I choose to, though I don't choose to look ridiculous, at least to my eyes.

Personally I love tartan and tartan kilts; there are very few people male or female who do not look good in a suitably chosen kilt or kilted skirt. There are a lot of particularly male shapes who quite frankly look a whole lot better in a kilt than in any form of trousers (US: pants). Who would not prefer to see a neatly kilted rear to an exposed male rear cleavage when bent over?

We should be encouraging as many people as possible to give it a try and see the benefits for themselves, especially as the continuation of supply of highland attire is relatively speaking of more importance to Scottish industries than elsewhere.

I can appreciate where the die hard Highlanders are coming from, but many men from other countries have fought and died in kilts. Most Scotsmen should be proud that people from other nations appreciate and wear what they regard as their heritage.

Let us keep encouraging it and provide guidance when requested, as we would if asked about any other apparel. We don't hear talk of skirt or trouser police, however ridiculous some people manage to look, and many who should know, or should be better advised, do. So let's keep it constructive and helpful, spread the word and set the example.