Simple question. Would you ever, as a Man, consider wearing a Kilt?

As above: I'm not Scottish so I wouldn't wear one.
Cultural appropriation and all
I eat square sausage though.
 
I was an usher at a wedding in Scotland and they asked me to wear a kilt. Fortunately I have a lovely pair of legs and managed to pull it off. Also worth noting, the waistband is very thick, if you suffer with lower back pain (as I do) it’s extremely comfortable and very supportive. I do tend to wear shorts most of the time when not at work, especially knocking round the house, so I’m partial to getting my pins aired regularly.
 
I'm Scottish and I'm ashamed to say I've never worn one! I absolutely would love to given the right occassion though.
 
robfosters said:
Do you wear underwear, or do you you go full Braveheart in one, and hope there’s not a cold wind that day?
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Kilts are pretty warm and a good quality one will tend to be made of quite thick material so cold isn't usually a problem, wind mostly isn't too much of an issue either as you've got a sporran to hold the front down and keep a small amount of valuables in. You do however need to take a bit of care when sitting down to ensure you don't reveal more than you meant to.

If someone, as a non-Scotsman, fancies wearing a kilt then I'd encourage them to do so. I've always enjoyed wearing mine and don't see why other people should miss out on the experience just because they don't happen to have been born Scottish. There's a bit of an art to tying the laces for highland brogues and apparently some etiquette about where the knot goes for the laces but they should be able to show you that in the shop. Aside from the obvious minor cautions of being a little bit careful in high wind and when sitting down the biggest risk I've found is middle aged hen parties trying to check whether you're a true Scotsman.
 
Orionaut said:
Kilts are an ancient form of clothing.
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What we consider to be a "kilt" these days is a long way from what a kilt was originally.
It would have been a large length of material wrapped around several times pretty much covering your entire body rather than the skirt type we have now
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No I would not. I am a self exiled Englishman living in Edinburgh and have done for the past 35 years and I have always refused to where a kilt at even when asked by my late wife's son.
 
Orionaut said:
I've been told that my lower legs would actually look pretty damn good under a Kilt. Slim ankles and massive hairy 17" calf muscles! :cool: Would defiantly not be mistaken for a Trannie-Man wearing a skirt! :D )

So, what does GD think? Would GD (Men) ever consider wearing a Kilt? (Particularly with reference to SE England)
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I think theres something fragile about a conception of masculinity that makes you so concerned about the perception of others that you'd seriously consider not wearing one. I'm comfortable enough with who I am, my masculinity and identity to not have it shaken by wearing a kilt because it vaguely resembles a skirt.They've just a type of formal wear.
 
touch said:
What we consider to be a "kilt" these days is a long way from what a kilt was originally.
It would have been a large length of material wrapped around several times pretty much covering your entire body rather than the skirt type we have now
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Mine airing on the line after it got soaked in the Scottish borders. Five meters of Harris Tweed loveliness.
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I would if my family had some sort of historic link. But they don't, so no. For the same reason, I wouldn't go out wearing a kimono, toga, sari and don't have Maori tattoos, a lip disc or neck rings.
 
phonemonkey said:
I think theres something fragile about a conception of masculinity that makes you so concerned about the perception of others that you'd seriously consider not wearing one. I'm comfortable enough with who I am, my masculinity and identity to not have it shaken by wearing a kilt because it vaguely resembles a skirt.They've just a type of formal wear.
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It isn't masculinity as such. You just have to look the part. (Especially If I was going to try this in SW Surrey!)

A Kilt with two sticks of celery poking out from under the hem really doesn't look the part.

Nor does a balding, overweight, 60 year old bloke quite look the part wearing Budgie Smugglers. (Ahem! ;). Though A Kilt I could get away with methinks! :D )

Nor does a fat girl quite look the part wearing spandex leggings and a crop top (Though, dressed appropriately, they can actually look pretty damn good! )

But yes. I am totally confident that I could carry off wearing a kilt.

:p :D
 
I've got a fake leather pvc kilt worn that a few times :p

So I dont see why not.

The Scottish ones look a bit gay though
 
touch said:
What we consider to be a "kilt" these days is a long way from what a kilt was originally.
It would have been a large length of material wrapped around several times pretty much covering your entire body rather than the skirt type we have now
gfc3z92.jpg
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This seems like an outfit that was invented because the Scottish were too drunk to figure out how to make or put on clothes so just used a blanket
 
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