Full Time?

**Macman** · 16th December 05, 01:27 PM

Bryan's response is the closest to mine as well, except that if kilts become mainstream, my bet is on 10 or 15 years (somewhere between Bryan's prediction and Ugly Bear's).

**MacMullen** · 16th December 05, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

1. Do you wear kilts full time or have that as a goal?

No I don't, and no I do not have that as a goal.

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

2. Why?

Because I love my suits and my blue jeans too much to not wear them. I see the kilt as one more item in my wardrobe, an alternative to shorts or pants, or, simply another choice when I'm getting dressed in the morning, as well as the appropriate thing to wear to some events.

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

3. Do you believe promotion of full time kilt wearing is important?

Yes.

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

4. Why?

Full time kilt wearing is important if the kilt is to become a mainstream fashion choice. It needs to be seen to the point where people see a kilt and don't ask, "Are you Scottish?"

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

5. Do you believe kilts will ever be considered a mainstream fashion choice for men?

Possibly, if a lot of men wear them, other men will follow suit. If not, then no. I don't think that most men are secure enough about their identity to wear something that is so radically different from what other men are wearing.

Having said that, since I have now been wearing the kilt, a few of my friends are now interested in getting their own kilts for attending the Highland games or just to celebrate their Scottish ancestry.

**bikercelt1** · 16th December 05, 02:17 PM

1. Do you wear kilts full time or have that as a goal?
I wear whatever I want whenever I can. Right now that means I wear a kilt. No goal, just the way I am.

2. Why?
Why am I the way I am? Don't know. Why do I wear kilts as much as possible? Because I like it. Kilts are comfortable, look good, and give me distinction in a bland mediocre world.

3. Do you believe promotion of full time kilt wearing is important?
I believe in leadership by example. If someone thinks I'm promoting kilts by wearing them that's okay by me. Other than that I'm not interested in promoting kilts. If a guy has an interest in kilts I'm all in favor of helping him find information about it. I don't want to be bothered trying to convince an uninterested person that they should wear any piece of clothing that doesn't appeal to them.

4. why?
Live and let live. The last thing I want is for some doofus to grab a kilt just 'cause "everybody is doing it". Kilt wearing is significant to me. I don't want to see it become the "norm" of people with no imagination who just want to dress like everybody else.

5. Do you believe kilts will ever be considered a mainstream fasion choice for men?
I hope not. I'd like to see kilts more accepted, and with increased popularity I think we are already seeing that. I don't think we'll ever see them be mainstream. In fact I think it would be counter-productive. A kilt is about individuality and identity, mainstream fasion is about uniformity and "corporate identity". Yes, Tartans indentify a person with a clan, but mainstream fasions blurr individuality and identify the person as part of a class. Aside from that philosophical position, I think that there are just way to many men that absolutely do not want to wear a kilt. Some of them might be bullied into it if the "fasionistas" dictate it, but their heart will never be in it.

Jamie

**Blu (Ontario)** · 16th December 05, 02:39 PM

There are several reasons why I believe kilts will never become mainstream.

1. They have deep roots as ethnic attire. Most people have a general understanding that there is a strict entitlement associated with it.

2. With a few exceptions, kilts beyond the scope of ethnic costume are generally treated with disdain by the media or they are regarded as a novelty.

3. Thay are expensive when compared to trousers.

4. There is no incentive for retailers to make them generally available off the peg.

5. There is the fear that kilts beyond the scope of ethnic costume are seen as female attire.

6. There is the fear of being laballed idiosyncratic (along with those who immerse themselves in Star Trek attire or dress as anime characters - called "cosplay".)

7. Beyond the internet, there is nothing on the horizon with enough influence to change the above in a significant way.

Of course, none of this will matter to those who wear a kilt for special occasions only. Neither will it matter to those chose to disregard the above.

**Robinhood** · 16th December 05, 02:48 PM

1. Do you wear kilts full time or have that as a goal?

No

2. Why?

Same reason I don't wear buckskins all the time. . .
I don't want to. Buckskins are great working in the
briars, kilts are not. I wear what I want when I want.

3. Do you believe promotion of full time kilt wearing is important?

No

4. Why?

It is just a piece of clothing. Since I am a regular guy,
I don't really care much about fashion, style, or for
that matter clothing in general. I don't care what
other people think, do or wear.

5. Do you believe kilts will ever be considered a mainstream fashion choice for men?

No.

**Wompet** · 16th December 05, 04:38 PM

1. Do you wear kilts full time or have that as a goal?
Full-time outside of work, with a couple of exceptions.

2. Why?
Why not?
Seriously, they're more comfortable than pants (and better looking than sweat pants), warmer in winter, are cooler than shorts in summer, allow greater range of motion in comfort ... but I'm preaching to the choir, aren't I?
Secondarily, where I work dictates my appearance at work - uniform, haircut, facial hair, visible body piercings, tattoos, or jewelry, my behavior at work, and to an extent my behavior and actions outside of work. My kilts are a way of saying "This is me - my culture, my heritage, my family, my individuality, and these things cannot be taken away from me." And if they say or do anythin, they break their own rules about cultural acceptance and tolerance - they will be in trouble with themselves.

3. Do you believe promotion of full time kilt wearing is important?
No.

4. Why?
Those who are genuinely interested will continue coming to us, the kiltwearers, and they too will start wearing kilts. Promotion runs the risk of creating a fad, instead of encouraging the wearing of a traditional garment.

5. Do you believe kilts will ever be considered a mainstream fashion choice for men?
Mainstream - no. A large population along the periphery - yes. Accepted alternative for daily wear - hopefully.
And if the fashion sheep won't accept the kilt - shear 'em and make kilts out of it!

**GlassMan** · 16th December 05, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Blu (Ontario)

6. There is the fear of being laballed idiosyncratic (along with those who immerse themselves in Star Trek attire or dress as anime characters - called "cosplay".)

What's wrong with being labeled idiosyncratic or eccentric? I'm proudly eccentric. What's really funny is that because I make no bones about being "different" and pretty much do or say as I please (even if it is totally off the wall) people tend to think that I must have a lot of money. I guess only rich people are allowed to bring a little surreality into every day life.

So the next time a telemarketer calls you, pretend like you're making a dirty phone call!