What have I done?!?!?!?

[Larry124]

...the encouragement I am receiving at home (honey, you'll look great)...

Welcome! Have no fear. Your wife is correct.

[Ozman1944]

I'll second the tall socks idea, Rugby/Football socks from a sports store will do fine. You'll feel just fine once you put on the kilt. Congratulations!

[The Kilted Reverend]

That knee knocking will go away shortly after putting the kilt on.

Which kilt did you order?

TKR

[Oldun]

Dayton Celtic Festival July 25-27 2008 at Dayton Riverfest. I hope to see you there

[Oldun]

That knee knocking will go away shortly after putting the kilt on.

Which kilt did you order?

TKR

Hello to you Rev. Thanks for the reply.

I ordered a Black Watch Economy, belt and pin from SWK, and a sporran from The Frugal Corner since SWK didn't have a black one in stock.

Anyone have thoughts on the color of socks?

[SteveB]

Hello and a warm Celtic from Boston, Massachusetts.
Listen to She Who Must Be Obeyed. You will be fine in the kilt. After you wrap that garment around you, you may not want to take it off. As you may notice, many of us on this forum proudly display ourselves kilted on our avatars. My fat old body is as "pasty" as they get, and I still get the lassies complimenting the kilt as am about town. It is great way to be.

[just4fun63]

You will love it extremely comfortable to wear I have a new SWK and it wears well no problems with the weight.

oh and Welcome from Central Ca

[hospitaller]

Anyone have thoughts on the color of socks?

Hello from the Louisville, KY area!

I own a SWK Economy Black Watch and the thing is fierce, you made a good choice for your first kilt.

As for hose (or socks), since you'll be wearing the Black Watch tartan I'd recommend in order of personal preference mind you:

1. A Pair of Lovat Green hose w/red flashes
2. A pair of Khaki Hose w/ red flashes

You can find them at JD Higgins for super cheap. What Price Glory also has the 'military' hose for the BW kilt, but their website states they are roughly 100 orders behind so you may not get them in time for your Fest.

[Arizona Scot]

Welcome to the rabble, don't worry about all the other stuff once you put on the kilt the self assurance that it produces will take care of the rest. Enjoy the addiction, been kilted now for over a year and haven't had one negative comment yet while kilted.

[Jock Scot]

Welcome,from Inverness-shire.You will be just fine in your new kilt.Wear it exactly as it should be worn,traditionally, at first, then when you have gained confidence you can adjust your style to how you like.Oh, Have fun too.