Kilted at class

[toadinakilt]

Well, our college theme is Scotland, and my kilt generally goes un-noticed, even though it's one of about 4 on campus, and worn about 10 times as often.
Today was a bad day, as I posted elsewhere. I got a lot of snide remarks about skirts and things like that, most of which came from friends that don't generally comment...

I don't get it.

[chasem]

Thanks for the replies, fellas. I've yet to have a bad day kilted at school. Worst was a "Nice skirt" from a lady in her 40's, but that was in jest, as she knew well what it was.

And that is odd, Toad. I've not taken any flak from friends, most think it's cool but don't have the ba- ...gusto... to wear it themselves.

The girlfriend still needs some exposure though.

Edit: In proofreading, I realize that the girlfriend comment didn't quite come out as intended... she needs more exposure to the kilt, not to what's under the kilt. That could've been embarassing

[yoippari]

I just started classes monday And I decided to wear a kilt for my first day.

Going into the bookstore there was a little asian girl the eyed me up and down, well up and down the kilt, as I was going in. And wile in the book store I was on the lookout, so to speak, for a draft as I was in line in front of a few women. So overall nothing to note.

I didn't get any thing but the occasional look while waiting in a busy hall for the previous class to let out. I didn't notice any looks at all in my public speaking class. I did get one "I like the kilt" or "Nice kilt", not sure which one, when I was leaving the lab class to go to the lecture class where it turns out that I signed up for the right class but somewhere along the line I got the wrong room number. I'm sure I turned some heads in my math class but being in front I coulnd't see many others. The people around me either ignored it or accepted it. I even walked out with the guy siting next to me continuing the discussion from class (the first day was just an introduction to the class and people around you).

I did not get a chance to talk to my pontential new employeer in the kilt because he didn't return my call after school (he said to call). He did call me after work hours (though he was still working) and said to call him after school tomorrow. I plan on changing to the kilt before meeting with him because I want to bring it up before showing up for work one day and saying "you don't mind the kilt do you?"

I will report any activity on that front in the office thread.

So overall aside from a few strange looks it was a typical day, plus a kilt.

[davedove]

I plan on changing to the kilt before meeting with him because I want to bring it up before showing up for work one day and saying "you don't mind the kilt do you?"

Actually, you shouldn't mention the kilt at all. Just wear it like it's the most natural thing in the world. If he happens to bring up the subject, deal with it. Otherwise, you're home free!

[yoippari]

That is pretty much what I planned, by bringing it up I ment that I would wear it and if it comes up it is better that it does before I will be meeting vendors.

[GMan]

I wish that I would have discovered kilts while in college. I am somewhat jealous of you guys being in the proper attire while also educating peers and professors, well done!

[Sherry]

My oldest enjoys wearing his kilt on campus. The only ones who make "skirt" comments are coeds teasing him. They pretty much know that he gives as well as he gets.

The guys never call it a skirt. The ones who bother to make a comment all seem to think it's cool.

I think they all admire his confidence.

Sherry