Anyone's spouse/significant other vehemently opposed to you kilting?

[GG]

Well, not the most encouraging thread I have been into. Lots of ex-wives and (yet) present wives hardly tolerating their husbands to wear a kilt outside the home or only at very, very dedicated and kilt related events. Main problem seems to be attention.

I myself am a lucky man. My wife is adorable and wonderful, and I should know, after having being married to her for over 45 years by now.

Like so many wives here, it seems, she was not very enthusiastic when I started wearing kilts, and she didn’t want to be seen with me in a kilt. The problem was the attention.

Over time, however, she has become more and more tolerating and accepting. Now we even several times a week take a long walk in the woods around us, with me almost always being kilted. We have made a compromise, that I sometimes will wear jeans or shorts. And of course, I have no problem with that.

For the sake of good order: I’m not Scottish, I do not play the pipes, I have no gatherings or other events appropriate for kilt wearing to attend. I just wear it as preferred casual wear. Therefore, on most days the decision I have to take is not whether jeans or kilt but which kilt.

[chrisupyonder]

My wife does not like the 'too casual' look. She likes me to wear leather shoes full hose and flashes and a polo shirt or shirt and tie.

Chris.

[werewolves]

Well, not the most encouraging thread I have been into. Lots of ex-wives and (yet) present wives hardly tolerating their husbands to wear a kilt outside the home or only at very, very dedicated and kilt related events.

I guess those of us that have no issues are just keeping quiet. My wife loves me in a kilt, and encourages me to wear them.

In the beginning, when I was still just talking about the idea, she was a little worried that people would think it was odd. We talked about it, and she decided that was their problem, not hers.

The attention I get at times (usually only from drunk women) can annoy her a bit, but most days she just finds it amusing.

Cheers to awesome women! int:

[TimButterfield]

I guess those of us that have no issues are just keeping quiet. My wife loves me in a kilt, and encourages me to wear them.

Though I have just started wearing kilts, my wife loves my wearing them also. Just yesterday, as we were making a quick run to the post office, my wife asked me, "Where's the kilt?" I had to remind her I only have two. But, I am working on that.

[kilted hillbilly]

My wife likes it OK, but she is the jeolous type and cant stand the attention I get from the ladies when I wear it.

[James Hood]

Wow, this thread is attracting a considerable amount of attention....

[Mark Stephenson]

I am very gortunate in that my wife loves me in a kilt. She is sometimes a bit amused when I wear it to a non-Scottish/Highland event, but is always supportive. I love my wife!