Fighting objections from the wife

[BKPowell]

Hmmm.
It is quite interesting to hear what everyone has to say on this subject.
As for me, this is my story.

Now, you should know that I have always had an interest in anything Scottish; bagpipes, kilts, tartans, customs, etc. And my wife's family had roots that go back to the highlands, even her mom enjoyed the sound of the pipes. All my life, I was told that my family came from England. When I performed the family research, I found that my family line came from not just England, but Wales, Ireland, Scotland and Germany, with Native American Cherokee, thrown in.

So, about 6 years ago, my wife and I attended the Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games for the first time (been going ever since). Loved it, couldn't get enough of it.

When I bought my first kilt (black Utilitkilt), my wife did air a number of objects to wearing a kilt. She felt that men should wear pants only, except to special Scottish functions. I countered by saying that it wasn't very long ago that women were taught that they should wear skirts and dresses only, but look around today and you will see a lot of women wearing jeans and pants. So, why can't men wear something other than pants and shorts and suits?

First, my wife said I could wear the kilt to festivals only. Of course, I wore the kilt to Scottish Festivals and Ren Fairs, but I also pushed back by wearing it around the house, then around the yard. Then out to dinner with her and my boys and my daughter. My kids loved seeing me in it and it did give me the self-confidence that I needed.

Eventually, my wife allowed me to buy more kilts - UK, SWK, Sportkilt, etc. - at last count, I have 10 hanging in the bedroom with the rest of my Scottish articles.

The thing is, my wife (and my kids) have gotten use to seeing me in a kilt.
My wife has even helped me pick out the tartans that she likes to see me in.
And the best part is, you don't need a special event to wear one, though, I keep track of those, too.

I have wore a kilt to the July 4th Cherry Days parade here in North Ogden, to Epcot in Flordia, to Las Vegas, to the mountains and deserts of Northern and Southern Utah. I have even wore one on the UTA Frontrunner to and from the office in Salt Lake City.
Oh sure, you get the looks, but I have gotten mostly positive feed-back, especially from the ladies.

With that said, my wife still has certain restrictions about where not to wear a kilt and I do compromise with her.

All in all, I would have say I enjoy wearing a kilt more than a pair of pants. And I have been blessed with a very understanding wife.

Thanks for listening.

Brad

[Chase]

With that said, my wife still has certain restrictions about where not to wear a kilt and I do compromise with her. Brad

And what would those restrictions be, if you don't mind me asking?

[Derek]

Like John (English Bloke) .. I am very lucky to have a wife (and family and friends come to that), who have no problem with me wearing a Cilt.

It has now been 7 months 2 weeks and 5 days since I last worn a pair of trouxxxx


Iechyd Da
Derek

[Pipersson]

My girlfriend was very sceptical about men in kilts...since I wore it the first time in her presence she loves to see me kilted on any occasion....



So, just try to convince her by being irresistible ( or irresistibly...?) kilted

Greetings, Tom

[Scout]

"With that said, my wife still has certain restrictions about where not to wear a kilt and I do compromise with her. Brad"

Probably not the best solution in the interests of matrimonial harmony, but my "compromise" would be to insist on imposing certain equivalent "restrictions" on what she wears and where! Perhaps when faced with the prospect of someone else deciding her wardrobe she'll see the light and let you dress yourself!

[Nik]

Well as mention in another thread. After getting a sportsmen and hose the misses let me wear my black watch outside. Once for celebration my birthday and again at my family reunion. I wore it again to the michigan Ren fest for the highland games.
So guys get your wife to one of these. It's the best shot at least try one on. When i tried on the got-kilt hybrid another prospective kilt wearer was trying to convince his wife. So my better half offer her the advice that the confidence he'll get it so worth it and make the kilt look great.
But as mention I bought a hybrid from got-kilt and its perhaps the only contemporary style she likes.

-Nik