Thread: Kilts!

Originally Posted by mitchsnider

So if you really want to wear a 'legitimate' earned kilt,

Oh...no need to start that discussion...

sorry, just pretty stoked right now that I found somewhere where people wouldn't make rude comments at me when I said I wore kilt occasionally,

I usually wear a Taylor(my clan) modern dress tartan. however, I've been looking at getting one in dark watch because apparently, according to my grandmother her whole family is entitled to wear it for some reason or another.

I don't really car about the weather when I wear it, I look more at the company I'm in, I think I've worn it twice now because the people around here spent most of their time trying to lift it up last time (the guys, not the girls, don't know why either)

The response I give when someone (particularly a lady) asks what under it is: For a dollar I'll tell you, for five I'll show you, and for ten you can find out for yourself.

Originally Posted by metaylor

I usually wear a Taylor(my clan) modern dress tartan. however, I've been looking at getting one in dark watch because apparently, according to my grandmother her whole family is entitled to wear it for some reason or another.

Gotta wonder about the guys you're hanging out with if they're trying to lift your kilt. I get stares all the time when wearing mine, but no one teases me or makes rude comments. At least not to my face.

Anyway, the Blackwatch (there is no dark watch) tartan is a fantastic tartan. And it's a universal tartan, so anyone can wear it without worry of clan or family ties. And there could be a whole discussion of who can wear which tartan and the thoughts behind it.

Originally Posted by metaylor

The response I give when someone (particularly a lady) asks what under it is: For a dollar I'll tell you, for five I'll show you, and for ten you can find out for yourself.

if a guy asks, the response i give is: your wife's lipstick (or daughter, depending no age)

if a gal asks, the response i give is: the greatest thing you've ever seen.

To an attractive woman, in your thickest Scotish brogue: "I'm a man of few words, gi me yer hand."

I just realize what I'm missing with my point of view.

My Bilt Kilt in 13oz Lochcarron wool in MacGregor Modern plaid. No sporran needed since this thing has cargo pockets. Very cool even at the 100+ temps we've been putting up with here in Houston. The Bilt Kilt guys are very nice and will do all sorts of customization work. They're owned by Burnetts & Struth, a large kiltmaker in Canada that I believe does the kilts for the Canadian highland regiments.

hey - what are the odds!

I just bought a kilt, and logged on here and saw this. cool!

(I got a sports kilt with 'the works')

Originally Posted by fpessanha

And what about you? How do you feel about heritage as a possible must for kilt wearing?

Thanks!

Sorry to get back to you so long on this. I can't log into this site where I work any more and as a result I totally forgot to check on this thread.

To answer your question, herritage is not a must for wearing a kilt. Heritage has gotten many men into kilts to start with (like me) but it is by no means a requirement. In fact there was not such thing as "family tartans" until the early 19th century. IF you did choose to wear a clan tartan, as long as you show respect for the clan, most members would be flattered that you would choose to wear it. THe truth is there is no such thing as entitlement.

The only tartan that I would suggest staying away from is the Balmoral as while not "illegal" it would be in poor taste as it is reserved for the British Royal family. They can grant permission to wear it. Any reputable kilt maker wouldn't even consider making a kilt with out permission.

If you like so many of us find the comfort and practicality of a kilt to your liking then all I can say is "Welcome to the kilted rabble!!!"

I've been addicted to kilts for years. I've made two "Tanks", but my favorite is my Utilikilt Mocker. Sooo comfortable!

Cheers,
Rick