My thoughts have always been that my kilts and accroutraments are part of a traditional outfit I don't consider a costume. Not being Scotish, though Jennifer does have some in her ancestry, when I started wearing kilts I took a lot of time to research them and their history. I've also spent many hours here gaining an abundance of information. Bottom line a kilt is a garment of pride and classic dressing so I have never considered it a costume.
With that in mind Jennifer said a co-worker has invited us to a get together at the end of the month, likely Halloween themed and she asked if I was going to wear a kilt. I told her no because then people would think it a costume and not the garment it truly is. She immediately agreed and we decided our medieval garb would suffice. I fashioned a wool kirtel, shirt, stockings and have ghillie mocs that reflect the era to wear. I'll finish the outfit off with my 60 inch claymore. Im sure Jennifer will make something quite nice to wear too.
Personally I don't want people asking why I'm wearing a Halloween costume when I'm kilted. I might have to offend them by asking why they are wearing a bunch of dumbass.
"Greater understanding properly leads to an increasing sense of responsibility, and not to arrogance."
Originally Posted by brewerpaul
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