Wearing A Kilt On Halloween

[Bluethunder90]

You guys have given me a lot of good food for thought. My intent is definitely not to be derogatory or disrespectful of the kilt or the culture the kilt represents.

[Father Bill]

Thank you for that. The problem is that our best intents may draw reactions/ responses we never intended. My personal rule is that if you're not sure, or if something might go wrong... don't do it. That way you'll never cause yourself or anyone else any problems.

[Taffy Jack]

You guys have given me a lot of good food for thought. My intent is definitely not to be derogatory or disrespectful of the kilt or the culture the kilt represents.

If you're looking for a somewhat non-standard day on which to wear your kilt -- for social buffering, shyness, unfamiliarity or whatever reason -- may I suggest a formal event? Kilts look magnificent compared to tuxedos or even dress military wear, and literally everyone present will be wearing something less familiar to them than their typical daily wear.

The sharpest "tuxedo" I've ever put on, by far, is a Prince Charlie over a kilt.

Other ways to familiarize yourself with wearing your kilt out and about are to patronize a culturally sympathetic pub (we have MacLeod's Fish & Chips around here), hit a Highland Games event, or even wear your fine woolen threads to church on Sunday -- any place where you wouldn't necessarily wear your standard business attire may help to give your self-consciousness an "out."

And wherever you choose to wear it, walk proudly, look people straight in the eye, and smile like you've got a plan to be revealed as necessary.

[OC Richard]

If you're looking for a somewhat non-standard day on which to wear your kilt...may I suggest a formal event?

The sharpest "tuxedo" I've ever put on, by far, is a Prince Charlie over a kilt.

Yes indeed! I've not owned a suit in ages and through my college years and ever since it's Highland Dress for events requiring a suit, or tuxedo.