Originally Posted by
GG
It is my experience, too, that tartan kilts are in general better "received" than modern kilts. Every one has heard about tartan kilts and knows how they look. They might be unusual but are definitely men's garments.
Modern kilts are unknown to most people and accordingly more difficult for them to "place" - which, however, shall not prevent me form wearing my Utilikilts.
Where I live, which happens to be a college town, utilikilts are a fairly common sight (of course, being 2 hours north of Seattle explains that one too 
).
A week ago, when I wore my new Newsome box pleat (in Macdonell of Keppoch) I decided to try a quick little unscientific social experiment. I had to stop by the store (Fred Meyers) to pick up a few things, so I thought here's my chance to see reactions to my kilt (I usually only wear one for special occasions or Highland games). I figured that most people would be doing double takes as tartan kilts worn outside of our local games in June is a rare sight.
While I did note a few obvious stares, and a few more sly double takes, the majority of the people seemed not to notice. At first I was confused, and then it dawned on me that other than the fact I was wearing a 16oz wool tartan kilt, that to them it was probably no different than the guys that are usually seen in their modern/utilikilts!
That's just my experience, and it maybe just a blip on the radar of the overall picture/ experience of others.
Last edited by BoldHighlander; 22nd December 10 at 01:46 AM.
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