Conversations with Strangers

[rollerboy_1979]

Believe me, I don't consider a Prince Charlie a "costume" either, in fact, I plan to wear it regularly to the opera, and dress it down for other occasions. I chose Halloween because it is the only way I could wear such a thing at work. I guess I was testing the waters to get public reaction to this magnificent garment. The reaction was so overwhelmingly positive, I made the decision to buy one (now two) of my own. I'm glad I wore it on Halloween and I want to assure you that it was authentic in every detail.

[Packhound]

...guess I was testing the waters to get public reaction to this magnificent garment.

Probably for some of us, the easiest way to test the waters is to try wearing the kilt in circumstances where although it will still get attention, it will not be entirely out of place. So wearing it in a "costume" situation or a special formal occasion may help to ease us into the kilt in public.

[Mr. MacDougall]

wearing it in a "costume" situation or a special formal occasion may help to ease us into the kilt in public.

I concur. A couple of years ago, before I was regularly kilted, I wore a kilt and renaissance shirt (same shirt in my icon, as it happens) for halloween. A friend teased me, "What, you're dressing up as you for Hallows?" Which was one of the factors that decided me to wear a kilt on a more frequent basis.

[McFarkus]

I chose Halloween because it is the only way I could wear such a thing at work.

But my brother, Turpin, wears his daily to work in a US government office. I guess there was a 'breaking-in' period, but now it seems to be accepted.

Here are pictures at the office
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=22567

(I have to confess to being kiltless. But the jones is starting to build. I'm trying to decide which tartan to choose for the inaugural kilt.)

[ChromeScholar]

I have found, generally, the most common reaction from strangers is the "look, look away quickly".

[Ozman1944]

Here in CA, folk come up and get quite chatty. No negatives as yet.

[Rigged]

I think some people who look odd also look dangerous to many folks. A man in a kilt is unusual but in a fun and friendly way. I'm a big Black guy and the kilt seems to make me more approachable. Instead of little old ladies clutching their purses and moving to avoid me, they walk up to me and strike up a lively conversations.

As for the occassional negative comment (usually issued anonymously and from a safe distance) -- well, some people just haven't caught up with the rest of us yet.

[Dirk Skene]

......As for the occassional negative comment (usually issued anonymously and from a safe distance).....

Wit' a big felller like you ... I am NOT surprised

[Clockwork John]

Having looked "weird" for years, I'm used to strange looks and strange questions. I get much more positive attention kilted than I ever got with a twelve inch pink mohawk. People would rather talk to a "freak" in a kilt than a "freak" in patched up pants and a studded leather jacket.


BTW, I love my wife... I mentioned the idea of wearing a kilt with a gorilla costume for halloween, and her response was, "Don't ruin a perfectly good kilt."

[staticsan]

I mentioned the idea of wearing a kilt with a gorilla costume for halloween, ....

Why wait 'till Halloween for a gorilla costume?

Wade.