Socially acceptable in the Inland Northwest?

[Jock Scot]

My mom lives in spokane, and she feels obligated to inform me every time she finds another man in a kilt. Apparently several of them go to her church too.

I would say this: Don't confuse "conservative" with "rude, loud mouthed and closed minded." I am kilted in a small college town, which gives me a pretty wide spectrum of people. The most conservative people (particularly the elderly) have been the most friendly and positive. I get funny looks occasionally from some of the people in town, but no more than on campus. And the only people who are truly rude are the random jack@$$es among the student population who act that way whether or not I'm kilted.

My point is that traditional conservative people ought to recognize the kilt for what it is, or at least have the respect and courtesy to stay out of matters that don't concern them. Anyone who gives people crap for wearing a kilt isn't doing so as a conservative, or liberal, but as a jerk.

You are so right! If this was not a kilt website,with people asking for advice, or, opinions, I, others too no doubt, would not even dream of making a comment(or two!) about some one's kilt attire. What I may be thinking is entirely another matter though!

[irishrob]

I have worn a UK workman as well as traditional tartans while in Spokane. Some of the places were NorthTown, the airport, and the casino. Nothing but positive reactions. With your fellow pipers I would suggest starting a kilt night.

Rob

[dfmacliam]

I figure if I can walk around a small town in Texas with full Native American clothing, moccs, leggings,breech,et al, and not get a comment, wearing a kilt in an area not in the bible thumping south, should be pretty easy.. Just my opinion. The way I see it, more people are more accepting of one paying homage to his culture, especially within the European ancestory.

[McFarkus]

I believe there is a fire fighters tartan. You might consider a kilt made from that as a bridge to your co-workers.

[Spartan]

I haven't seen kiltedfirepiper weigh in on this. You might send him a PM and get his insight. His screenname says it all.

[puffer]

Wearing a KILT in SPOKANE = NO SWEAT. Although I live in the Seattle area, I was raised in Spokane, & my Aunt & cousins all live there (+ we have our "family property just N.), as well as one of my closest friends.
I go there often. I stroll the streets, eat & drink, go to plays, attend the "Spokane Indian games etc. & except for the occasional A^7 (found every where), my experiences have been GREAT.

KILT UP & enjoy.

Puffer

[cormacmacguardhe]

the area I live in is a somewhat rural, farming and logging area north of Bellingham, Washington. I have worn my kilts around quite a bit, and so far have gotten only positive comments. I do get a few strange glances from some of those with different cultural backgrounds, but most people seem to be quite accepting.

[The Barry]

That part of the state (actually, most of the western half of the state) offers much in the way of beautiful hikes that could be done kilted. I grew up out in the sticks here in WA, now that I'm living in the concrete jungle, I miss the days of walking out of my front door, taking a left, and being in thick forest.

[raibeart_dubh]

Wear what you like and feel comfortable in! If that happens to be the kilt then great, if not that's okay too. Be your own person, do not care what others think! If you walk tall and proudly in your kilt, I find that others will perceive you as such as well. When you wear the kilt you have to walk into a situation as though you own the place. It works wonders! Happy kilting!

[robthehiker]

Wear what you like and feel comfortable in! If that happens to be the kilt then great, if not that's okay too. Be your own person, do not care what others think! If you walk tall and proudly in your kilt, I find that others will perceive you as such as well. When you wear the kilt you have to walk into a situation as though you own the place. It works wonders! Happy kilting!

What he said.