Kilts and cold weather

[kingandrew]

Katia-

You are quite right and Sock Dreams is a good suggestion. I just figure that if one is after a pair of warm tights in something more skin-toned than REI will offer, the Wal-Mart ladies section is a good place to look. I've never tried it, but I imagine they do have some warmer knit offerings during the cool weather seasons.

Here in China women wear an enormous variety of leggings all winter long. Most young women are very fashionable and keen on showing off their legs--no matter how cold. Leather leggings under shorts is a very big look during January in Shanghai. However, none of these Chinese tights are likely to fit most of the Rabble here

Andrew

[jthk]

I'd like to also support the Sock Dreams idea. I occasionally wear socks and boots similar to Howie Nicholsby's style. I find that some of Sock Dreams' leg warmers work well for this look: I usually put on a pair of moisture-wicking low socks on first, followed by the leg warmers (usually dark coloured) followed by another pair of socks (that I've cut the foot off). Breathable and functional and if it gets chilly enough, I can always pull up the leg warmers so they cover more skin.

But, similar to some other posters, if the weather is too cold for bare knees, then I may not wear a kilt. Other times, I will wear long merino wool leggings.

Best,
Jonathan

[Oilverland]

I'm thinking tights, or tights over long johns. As a cross country skier and bike rider, I have several of each, and some wool leggings too. I recently discovered there is a local group of kilt wearers who ski in kilts, I'll have to join them.

I was out last night at 28F, wearing hose over boot socks, and long boxer briefs, and the kilt in PV material, and all was fine except my knees were cold! If it had been windy, I might have been colder yet.

[Father Bill]

I just really need to put my oar into this pond: In my mind, tights and kilts are a horrid anaethma never to be considered let alone tried. If it's too cold for a kilt, don't wear it!

[Katia]

I just really need to put my oar into this pond: In my mind, tights and kilts are a horrid anaethma never to be considered let alone tried. If it's too cold for a kilt, don't wear it!

Personally, I think I and cold weather are a horrid anathema never to be considered, but sometimes you do what you have to do...

[sp00ky]

This recent photo is making the rounds on social media and I find it quite fitting for this discussion.

Master Corporal Iain Cleaton keeps time during the Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Commonwealth Cemetery in Newfoundland (5 Wing, Goose Bay).

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[WillowEstate]

I just really need to put my oar into this pond: In my mind, tights and kilts are a horrid anaethma never to be considered let alone tried. If it's too cold for a kilt, don't wear it!

I agree with Father Bill, except that I'm not sure I understand "If it's too cold for a kilt," but then my best is a 22 ounce Military!