Skirt Afternoons

[Guest Bobbie Anne]

I am semi retired and work at our local golf course, for the last two weeks I get home at 1.30 shower and put on my skirt to work in the yard or just relax. My wife is supportive of me wearing this in the yard but not in public. She has stated if I have a kilt I can go out in public and she will support this. I am now looking for a kilt. Being born in Scotland I have an excuse for wearing a kilt.

[Guest Opal]

Sounds wonderful! Do you by chance ever watch/record Craig Ferguson? Seems like he mentioned something about a kilt being really heavy fabric, and not all that much fun to wear. Wonder if anyone makes a skirt of lighter fabric that might still 'pass' as a kilt.

Opal

[Carolyn Marie]

You have a very understanding wife, Bobbie. I think it would be fun to wear a kilt, especially if the occasion were right.

Before you do, though, check out a song by Mike Cross called "The Scotsman." You'll love it. Here's the link: http://www.allerdice.net/scotsman-song.htm

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Bobbie Anne]

Sounds wonderful! Do you by chance ever watch/record Craig Ferguson? Seems like he mentioned something about a kilt being really heavy fabric, and not all that much fun to wear. Wonder if anyone makes a skirt of lighter fabric that might still 'pass' as a kilt.

Opal

Hi Opal. Yes they make lighter material kilts, they are not the real Scottish ones.

[Guest Bobbie Anne]

You have a very understanding wife, Bobbie. I think it would be fun to wear a kilt, especially if the occasion were right.

Before you do, though, check out a song by Mike Cross called "The Scotsman." You'll love it. Here's the link: http://www.allerdice.net/scotsman-song.htm

Carolyn Marie

Hello Carolyn. My daughters middle name is Carolyn. Thanks for the link to The Scotsman. Yes have moved it to favorites

[Guest NadineB]

Hi there

I started wearing a skirt made by Macabi.com it Is a hiking skirt for men. It is nice cause you can buckle it to look like wading shorts or drop it to look like a full length skirt. I also wear kilts for utilikilt.com. They are pricey but I love mine. Much cooler than pants. There website is one off the best I have seen. If you type scratch and dent in search area they have discounted kilts slight defects. I have used mine in europe and in Alaska, winter and summer. Check it out. Let me know what you think. You can also check eBay they sell kilts cheaper too.

Have fun

Luv Nadine

[Guest Rebecca Quentin]

As a Scot living in Scotland (and sometimes kilt-wearer), I can confirm that a Kilt is made of heavy fabric, traditionally wool. There are all sorts of tartan patterns that Kilts are woven into, some people choose a tartan relevant to their family name, others according to the clan of the area of Scotland they live in or associate with, others just purely on the aesthetics. There are other differences which define a kilt as being a kilt and not a skirt however. A kilt's length is important...the length should be quite exactly to the top of the knees, not any longer. Kilts are always pleated, with broad pleats. A large/broad belt is pretty much always worn with a kilt as well (sporan etc is really not necessary, lots of Scots don't bother with those things, unless they want a pouch to store some booze in).

Here are a couple of websites to places that make kilts (having a kilt custom-made can be expensive, but if you want one its worth it because they usually last a lifetime).

Link 1

Link 2

Bear in mind that Kilts evolved out of a need to wear durable warm clothing during wet cold winters in places where there was a lot of wind. As such, kilts, despite what people may think, can become very warm to wear...great in cooler weather but uncomfortable in hot weather.

[Guest Rebecca Quentin]

Also...here is the link to the "Evil Scotsman" song. Its very funny indeed, but I must warn you in advance that there is a lot of swearing in it, so, you've been warned. It includes the lyrics to help you out in case you struggle to understand the Scottish accent.

Edited July 6, 2010 by Donna Jean
Cannot link to song with cursing...

[Guest Rebecca Quentin]

As a Scot living in Scotland (and sometimes kilt-wearer), I can confirm that a Kilt is made of heavy fabric, traditionally wool. There are all sorts of tartan patterns that Kilts are woven into, some people choose a tartan relevant to their family name, others according to the clan of the area of Scotland they live in or associate with, others just purely on the aesthetics. There are other differences which define a kilt as being a kilt and not a skirt however. A kilt's length is important...the length should be quite exactly to the top of the knees, not any longer. Kilts are always pleated, with broad pleats. A large/broad belt is pretty much always worn with a kilt as well (sporan etc is really not necessary, lots of Scots don't bother with those things, unless they want a pouch to store some booze in).

Here are a couple of websites to places that make kilts (having a kilt custom-made can be expensive, but if you want one its worth it because they usually last a lifetime).

Link 1

Link 2

Bear in mind that Kilts evolved out of a need to wear durable warm clothing during wet cold winters in places where there was a lot of wind. As such, kilts, despite what people may think, can become very warm to wear...great in cooler weather but uncomfortable in hot weather.

[Guest Rebecca Quentin]

Also...here is the link to the "Evil Scotsman" song. Its very funny indeed, but I must warn you in advance that there is a lot of swearing in it, so, you've been warned. It includes the lyrics to help you out in case you struggle to understand the Scottish accent.

Fair enough. I wasn't sure it would make it past moderation, but I figured if it was inappropriate then it wouldn't make it to the forums, hence I thought no harm in putting it forward in any case.

[Guest Donna Jean]

Fair enough. I wasn't sure it would make it past moderation, but I figured if it was inappropriate then it wouldn't make it to the forums, hence I thought no harm in putting it forward in any case.

Oh, Hon.....

You received my PM....good....

Huggs

Donna Jean

[Guest nelo]

For my dad and stepmom's wedding, most of the people got their kilt from http://www.sportkilt.com/. It was amusing to see my dad and his groomsmen wear them, and I wore one myself. Not sure if it suits your purposes, but thought I'd share.

[Guest mia 1]

I saw a friend in a scotsman’s outfit and he had his claymoor by his side, I said is that a skirt and he replied, You could get kilt for saying that.

[Carolyn Marie]

I said is that a skirt and he replied, You could get kilt for saying that.

Grrroooaaaannnnn!

Carolyn Marie

[Guest Emily H]

Hm, that is interesting. I'm glad to hear your wife is supportive of your decisions.