Every man should have one...

**auld argonian** · 24th November 08, 10:35 AM

Whenever I end up in a discussion about the kilt, I always seem to find myself saying, "...I really don't see why every man doesn't have at least one kilt in his wardorbe...". Think about it. So I'm starting an informal campaign to spread kilted consciousness amongst the great ranks of the un-kilted out there and I'm leading off with my top ten reasons why every guy should have at least one kilt on hand.

10. Look at your wardrobe. You've got slacks, dress pants, cargo pants, jeans, shorts...perhaps even (shudder) capri pants*...why not a kilt?

9. Versatility! You can dress 'em up or dress 'em down and you still look good.

8. You'll never be at a loss for something to start a conversation about. You may get sick and tired of explaining why you don't have bagpipes with you at all times but try to live with the burden of that.

7. Easy access.

6. With so many tartans to choose from (not to mention contemporary kilts), you can certainly find some kind of connection to a clan no matter how tenuous it is..."...my third grade teacher was Mrs. MacDonald...".

5. Clan/schman...the fact is that you don't even have to be of Scottish descent to wear a kilt anyway.

4. You will really find out who your true friends are.

3. A kilt can, now and then, score you a free pint/cocktail/shot at any well run gin mill you might happen to wander/crawl in to.

2. When you do show back up at that bar at a later date and you are wearing pants, you may get to enjoy hearing a very attractive woman say, "Oh..it's you...I didn't recognize you with your pants on."

1. Wearing a kilt is one of the most wonderful ways to feel good, feel self-confident and just have the best time that you can think of.

Pass the word.

Best

AA

*Some people are trying to pass men's capri pants off as "climbing pants" or "hiking pants"...get real...they're capri pants...nice try.

**Spc. Scott** · 24th November 08, 10:57 AM

This is a good idea! I will pass this along. I can think of a few people that are "on the bubble".

This made my Monday!

Originally Posted by auld argonian

*Some people are trying to pass men's capri pants off as "climbing pants" or "hiking pants"...get real...they're capri pants...nice try.

**george7** · 24th November 08, 10:58 AM

I would have a hard time limiting myself to one kilt.

**RamsayClanCommish** · 24th November 08, 11:52 AM

Well said!

**McClef** · 24th November 08, 12:14 PM

One kilt is never enough - guess they are afraid of the addiction!

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 24th November 08, 12:19 PM

Originally Posted by auld argonian

*Some people are trying to pass men's capri pants off as "climbing pants" or "hiking pants"...get real...they're capri pants...nice try.

Back in the 1950's when these first made an appearance on the scene, they were called "clam diggers", which didn't alter the fact that they were really capris with the zip moved around to the front.

**dowofbuchanan** · 24th November 08, 12:42 PM

now now boys this forum isnt about pants no matter how hideous they may be whether capris clam diggers ..... or buchanan modern trews ...

(not that im bucking for mod)

**hospitaller** · 24th November 08, 02:14 PM

I would alter a few entries to be a bit more humorous and to make the language a bit more generic, as indicated below:

I've just started my own email chain with the modified version, thanks for the inspiration!

Originally Posted by auld argonian

10. Look at your wardrobe. It could be your wife's...you've got slacks, office pants, cargo pants, jeans, shorts...perhaps even (shudder) capri pants*...be a man and add a kilt.

9. Versatility! You can dress 'em up or dress 'em down and chicks still dig you.

8. You'll always have at least 3 girls/women hanging around you at parties. You may get sick and tired of letting them check what's under the kilt, but man up and try to live with that burden.

7. Easy access. Nuff said.

6. With so many tartans/plaids to choose from, you can certainly find some kind of connection to a clan no matter how tenuous it is..."...my third grade teacher was Mrs. MacDonald...".

5. Clan/schman...the fact is that you don't even have to be of Scottish descent to wear a kilt. Chicks will still dig you.

4. You will really find out who your true friends are.

3. A kilt can, now and then, score you a free pint/cocktail/shot at any well run gin mill you might happen to wander/crawl in to.

2. When you do show back up at that bar at a later date and you are wearing pants, you can brag to your friends when a hot girl/woman says, "Oh..it's you...I didn't recognize you with your pants on."

1. Wearing a kilt is one of the most wonderful ways to feel good, feel self-confident and just have the best time that you can think of. Did I mention that chicks will dig you?

**Nick the DSM** · 24th November 08, 02:20 PM

Originally Posted by hospitaller

I would alter a few entries to be a bit more humorous and to make the language a bit more generic, as indicated below:

I've just started my own email chain with the modified version, thanks for the inspiration!

thats the way to think!

**auld argonian** · 24th November 08, 02:32 PM

...didn't know that I needed an editor...

I'm sure that the kilt is some kind of "chick magnet"...something must be going on here because this concept seems to get tossed around a whole lot here. Personally, I haven't noticed much difference in that regard since I started wearing the kilt but, as they say on the internet, Your Mileage May Vary.

Best

AA