No Pockets - What do I do with my hands?

[creagdhubh]

I usually either have my hands on my cromach if I am at a Highland games, or some sort of other outdoor gathering, or my left fingers in my waistcoat pocket - just like HRH Prince Charles! Almost any other time, I usually have my right hand holding a pint or a wee dram, which naturally lends itself to not caring where to put my hands whilst in Highland attire. I do whatever feels natural (and appropriate for the occassion!), and never really think about it.

Slainte,

[room2ndfloor]

I have a habit when I'm out and about of keeping my hands in my pockets when I'm standing around etc. As kilts usually don't have pockets, the thought struck me -- where do I put my hands?

Ach! My Dad, the U.S. Army Sergeant Major, referred to the hands-in-pockets stance as "Air Force gloves". The implication was not good. I'll practice a bit of self-restraint and not say exactly how not good.

[rondo]

Easy answer....
Shield in left hand, sword in right...okay not really. As a Navy Veteran none of my uniforms [except the ice cream suit] had any usable pockets. I am frequently seen holding a day sack [knapsack or book bag] or more formally a leather brief case. In inclement weather an umbrella is a nice touch. Otherwise hands smartly at my sides, held clasped in front, or casually hooked in my belt if not holding a beer.

Rondo

[SlackerDrummer]

Right hand: Scotch
Left hand: Cigar

alternatively

Right hand: Cigar
Left hand: Scotch

[Spartan Tartan]

Right hand: Scotch
Left hand: Cigar

alternatively

Right hand: Cigar
Left hand: Scotch

Upon further reflection, and to better actually ANSWER the OP's question, I have to agree with SlackerDrummer. Perhaps tonight I will try out both variations to determine which is more comfortable

[Fedgunner]

Right hand: Scotch
Left hand: Cigar

alternatively

Right hand: Cigar
Left hand: Scotch

This!

[Friday]

Right hand: Scotch
Left hand: Cigar

alternatively

Right hand: Cigar
Left hand: Scotch

I understood that for the male kilt wearer it was:


Right hand: blonde
Left hand: red head


on even numbered days and:


Right Hand: red head
Left Hand: Brunette

[Kilted Rogue]

Have have put my hands in the back of my belt/kilt. To the on looker i just have my hands behind my back, but They are propped up in my kilt. Best to do this if your are wearing a jacket as those behind you cant see what your are doing either

[rlloyd]

Glad to know I'm not the only one with this problem! First time I wore my kilt, mostly because it was rather cold out, I kept trying to put my hands in my pockets; the right one slide under the top apron fooling me into thinking I had pockets but the left, of course, went nowhere.

[McMurdo]

Here is one idea for you