Common Sense Reigns, the Future of Kilts Looks Bright

[Magnus Sporrano]

It's encouraging to see the kilts being sold briskly at events, but discouraging to know that 99.9% of them will never be worn outside of a special event.

Too many times I have people stop me and tell me they have a kilt, too. And they look befuddled when I ask why they aren't wearing it. Like it's such a novelty to just wear one because it feels like a kilt day today (whereas for me it is far more unusual for me to declare a pants day)

[arrogcow]

About a month ago, I posted teh following on the Utilikilt Yahoo group.

Today I had a UK encounter that disturbs me. This is the third for fouth time that this has happened to me in the 4 years I have worn UKs.

I was out at a flea market and I hear a guy say, "Hey a utility kilt, cool." I turned around and met this guy. He comes up and shakes my hand then says that he has one at home. I immediately ask, "Why aren't you wearing it?" He gets a little shame faced, looks down at his son (about 10) then stammers an excuse about doing yard work and not wanting to hurt his legs (he was wearing shorts).

Now I admit that when I bought my first UK, I never expected to own 9 and almost never wear pants, but really, it took me about 5 min of wearing it the first time that I decided that I would wear it when ever possible.

I just hate that guys are buying UK's as a "Once a year" wear item of clothing.

I only made the comment about UK's there, but it applies to all kilts in my opinion. I did get several people jumping on me for being a kilt nazi, saying that guys should all wear their kilts all the time (not my point, but interpreted that way).

Adam