Family objections to wearing your kilt

**SteveB** · 28th July 09, 09:31 PM

At first the Spouse was not happy with the kilt. Mother in Law loves the kilt and the confidence I show in public with it. Mother in Law gushed about it to Spouse. Spouse since insists that I wear the kilt. Mother in Law rocks.
Slainte

**Stratherrick** · 29th July 09, 01:22 AM

Wow! I go to bed with the post count on about 50, and wake up with it pushing 100!

Still, you folk on the other side of the pond have been awake while I slumber, of course...

There have been some great postings, some real triumphs over adversity. Keep 'em coming!

Slainte

Bruce

**KiltedBrewer** · 29th July 09, 01:38 AM

All my immediate family is very supportive of me wearing and making kilts. (Both my mother and grandmother sew. I just found out that my grandmother has been bragging about my sewing prowess and showing photos of my first x-kilt to her bridge club!)

I just found out, though, that my father-in-law doesn't approve. The in-laws were visiting a few weeks ago, and while I was at work, he mentioned to my wife that he's "not really comfortable" with my kilt wearing. (This is more than a year past our wedding, where all the groomsmen, ushers, and I were kilted.) My wife replied that it's a good thing he doesn't get a say in how I dress because she likes it.

I sure picked a good one!

David

P.S. Although I know it's unwise to antagonize one's father-in-law, the above revelation sort of makes me want to wear my kilt more often around him!

**QMcK** · 29th July 09, 02:17 AM

P.S. Although I know it's unwise to antagonize one's father-in-law, the above revelation sort of makes me want to wear my kilt more often around him!

I don't think I could resist, either. I might confront him about it - ask him why. But, that would probably drop your wife into it, so on second thoughts, no.

**GreenDragon** · 29th July 09, 05:36 AM

Originally Posted by hospitaller

Surrender. Your. Man. Card. Right now.

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No reason to demand that man's man card! My wife has the same issues.

**Dixiecat** · 29th July 09, 06:54 AM

Hey guys, thanks for your kind words. Things are pretty even right now so I don't have much to complain of. The soon-to-be ex is actually a good father and mostly a good man (except for that kilt aversion

and oh, for walking out...).

Anyway, not being a regular kilt wearer I can only offer the comments I've gotten for taking up highland dancing at the ripe age of _____ (over 40). My parents came to visit and got to see me and their grandaughter compete side by side (the girl whopped my ***). Mom made a few supporting comments but I could see that she thought I was a little too old. Meh. Maybe so, but it's an awesome form of exercise!

I don't see why any woman in her right mind could not like a man in a kilt. You all look great!

**Tony Miles** · 29th July 09, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Dixiecat

Mom made a few supporting comments but I could see that she thought I was a little too old.

Life is short - play hard and have fun - it's never too late until you're in the grave

**McNulty** · 29th July 09, 07:13 AM

At first my wife did not like me wearing the kilt, but now she accepts the fact and even asks,"Which one will you wear tonight when we go.....". During Christmas break last year while visiting friends and family in Chicago I ran into my ex and she said,"Wow I didn't know you were wearing kilts now, nice look." Go figure!
Nulty

**ForresterModern** · 29th July 09, 07:20 AM

Originally Posted by McNulty

At first my wife did not like me wearing the kilt, but now she accepts the fact and even asks,"Which one will you wear tonight when we go.....". During Christmas break last year while visiting friends and family in Chicago I ran into my ex and she said,"Wow I didn't know you were wearing kilts now, nice look." Go figure!
Nulty

NO worries here about running into the ex-wife, except maybe in the afterlife, and I doubt we will both be going the same direction on that part of the train of life.

Sounds like you got a good one---keep her safe and happy---and that the ex might have at least a few regrets, after seeing you in a kilt. Oh well.

**MMorgan** · 29th July 09, 09:49 AM

Originally Posted by GreenDragon

My wife loves pewter figurines. We will definitely stop by.

We have things from 5 to 500 bucks LOL

stop by and you better be in a kilt

Originally Posted by Galician

Do you ever work events in NYC?

Ahh no but the owner of the company lives in NY so I am sure its shown up in quiet a few local shows

Originally Posted by Dixiecat

I'm currently going through a divorce myself and I tried to get him to wear a kilt. He would not have anything to do with it. So, I'd like to join this club when it gets started. Currently accepting applications for #2 ;)

Well thats just crazy!!! I wished my girlfriend would be more encouraging!!!!
Hrmmm maybe I should put in an application for #2... ya like a slightly younger man??? LOL

Seriously though hit me up on any of the messengers if ya need someone to talk to... still trying to get my divorce straight and over with....

Originally Posted by KiltedBrewer

David

P.S. Although I know it's unwise to antagonize one's father-in-law, the above revelation sort of makes me want to wear my kilt more often around him!

On the contrary its unwise to NOT antagonize ones father in law

I mean you wouldn't want him to think your a little skirt wearing pansy boy who cant stand up to no-one and take care of his daughter would you