Where do all the kilties go?!

[macwilkin]

Sorry if we offended you. I never intended to say those who only wear a kilt for celtic events weren't real kilties. May I ask why you don't wear it more often?

I understand if your talking about a high value tank as why you wouldn't break it out to mow the lawn but even a tank would be nice for a long walk in the evening or going to dinner at a nice restraunt with the wife/GF. (don't bring both wife and GF at the same time its guaranteed to ruin your tank then)

I'm not saying you must wear your kilt everyday to be a true kiltie, but why must you see your kilt as a costume not a normal garment.

Its hard to convince the general public that a kilt is a normal garment when the majority of kilties see it as a costume to be worn to celtic events and weddings only.

You didn't offend me per se; I was simply trying to offer the position of devil's advocate in this discussion.

I'm not sure I ever actually said I see my kilt as costume than a normal garment, though. You may be assuming that from my post.

I could give a fig less what the general public thinks that kilts are a "normal garment" or not. As "the Little Red God" states, I "wear the clothes I want to wear, never dreaming that people stare."

And you don't need to extol the virtures of a kilt to me -- I've been wearing a kilt since I was a lad of 18 years old. I've worn my kilts to many venues, from my own wedding to church services, and "just because I could". I just don't see the need to turn kilt-wearing into a cause -- if I did have a "cause" when I wear my kilt, it is to promote the contributions of Scottish immigrants, such as members of my own family, to our nation and around the world.

I once saw an officer of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in an interview on the documentary Instrument of War discussing the importance of regimental "totems & talismens" to the Highland regiments of the British Army. That phrase stuck with me, and I use it frequently to describe the symbolism that Highland attire has for me.

But ultimately, it comes down to a matter of "horses for courses". If others choose to view their kilt as a garment like a pair of jeans, then I'm all for it. Full-time kilt-wearing may be fine for some, but it's just not my "cuppa". As Paul stated above, I'm happy when anyone chooses to wear a kilt, regardless of the reason.

I just feel that it's a bit of a double-standard to demand the general public accept us and then to imply that those who do not wear the kilt the way "we" do may not have the "testicular fortitude" -- just something to think about. The traditionalist community takes a bit of a beating around here over that issue, but tolerance and respect is a two-way street.

Respectfully,

Todd