Good for you, JohnAllen! It does get easier, and it IS a heck of a lot of fun!!


Blu wrote:
Your wife only needs to see that wearing a kilt is a positive experience. Some women tend to harbor apprehension not because of the kilt but from fear of what others may think or say. Once they see that all of the negativity they have imagined doesn't materialize, their apprehension disappears.
In my experience, what Blu has written is SO true and couldn't be put any plainer than that. My wife (Karen) was very encouraging of my wearing a traditional kilt on special occasions. It was her idea, in fact. I could tell, though, that she wasn't so comfortable with the idea of the casual kilt. She didn't say anything, but I picked up on her hesitancy. She did go with the flow, and after a few outings with me [in a couple of different situations], she saw that everything went well. She is perfectly fine with it. The same for my mother-in-law who tends to be very uptight. After seeing first hand all of the positive feedback I have gotten, as well as a little negative, she now seems fine with it. In fact, I caught her bragging me up the other day. The same with my Father... The same with my Grandmother..., etc.

Just as you have to get used to the kilted experience, those close to you also have a period of adjustment to go through- especially if they are not fond of the kilt. Unfortunately, as some of your fellow members can attest, not all women take to the look. If she really has a problem, consider trying a tartan kilt as a compromise. Sometimes that can make a difference.

Have fun!

Mychael