Corporate casual and a case for my paradigm shift.

[RichardM]

I had a great discussion about kilts and clothing with a coworker today. Her hobby is sewing period clothing. It seems the pendulum for high waisted garments goes in and out of style with women's clothing every few decades. And is currently on the up swing for high waisted. I could only sigh....

I'm not seeing any movement at all in men's clothing. Most of the men's clothing for sale is bland and stale. The waist is stuck at jeans/khaki hight, I have a color choice of black, brown, or navy pants. And monotone polo shirts. "Corporate casual" is the term for it. This is not dictated by my employer. It's just that is what the shops sell.

I think that is what draws me to the traditional kilt. More color choices, more choices in style, a garment that sits comfortably at my natural waist. (I'm tired of my belt digging into my belly.) I think I need to start wearing the traditional kilt to my office. I want a new corporate casual. At least for me anyway.

So an early New Years resolution. Wear my tartan kilt to the office not for special events or casual Friday. But as a regular part of my wardrobe.

Ok, now I need to buy more hose.