Sister In Law thinks Kilts are not acceptable everyday attire.

[macwilkin]

Of course we would---and often do-- but not when Yankees can hear us. Hypocracy is the homage that vice pays to virtue.

So I guess you're not a true Southerner after all.

T.

[Marshal Moroni]

It's all in getting used to and seeing kilts more frequently. Since school is out I've worn pants on only two or three occasions in the past three weeks.

It's great, and my family and friends are coming to expect it of me. The more they see, the more they get used to kilts, the more comfortable I can be!

So, give it a go and I like the idea of helping your Brother into an SWK, great entry to kilting!

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

[Alan H]

What Panache said. Graciously allow her to wear her kilts only on special occasions.

[Howard Clark]

The more you wear it, the more they all get used to it, and the better off everyone is. There will always be those with difficulties, but how you react to them is up to you.

Smile, wear the kilt with confidence, and people will be fine with it the vast majority of the time and places. It gets easier to ignore them all the time you wear your kilt.

[Splash_4]

The more you wear it, the more they all get used to it, and the better off everyone is. There will always be those with difficulties, but how you react to them is up to you.

Smile, wear the kilt with confidence, and people will be fine with it the vast majority of the time and places. It gets easier to ignore them all the time you wear your kilt.

Reminds me of a quote I learned in India.... "offense is not given, it is taken" I think this is the same with kilts. If you're happy, who the heck cares what those around think.

[IrishGodfather]

Reminds me of a quote I learned in India.... "offense is not given, it is taken" I think this is the same with kilts. If you're happy, who the heck cares what those around think.

Well said sir, well said.

[davedove]

Reminds me of a quote I learned in India.... "offense is not given, it is taken" I think this is the same with kilts. If you're happy, who the heck cares what those around think.

Very true. We have no real control over what others say or do, but we have complete control over how we react to it.

[ixxo]

I'd argue the case for getting a new sister in law..

[Birddog]

While Southerners and Texans may gripe about yankees, it has been my experience, and custom, to keep it to our southern selves. I was raised in the strict virtues of being a Southern(Texas) Gentleman (had I not, I would have been disciplined!), and while I have many times griped about yankees, I would not do it to them directly. Five generations of watching Yankees come to the south, griping about how things were back north, then trying to change our ways, had bred animosity in much of my family. But far be it from me to not be friendly to all, until I learn their ilk. I judge a person by their behavior, not their birthplace. I have had the great pleasure of calling many a Yankee friend and even brother. Though I now call Colorado home, I remain, quite proudly, a Southern Gentleman. Now if we could just get these retched californians out of here...;)

[Ozman1944]

The Greeks and Romans regarded them as the attire of barbarians (including the Celts, you know ),

Very true; that's why traditional Clergy still wear robes after 2,000 years. It was a sign of being 'civilized'. Trousers were frowned upon. They were mainly for the colder northern climates. Kilts, of course were woollen plus tall hose, so managed quite well in the Highlands with the added comfort of freedom of movement. Plus in wading icy streams, there were no wet trouser legs to cause discomfort- just lift & wade.