My families reaction

[Caultron]

Yes, it's too bad that the more apprehensive here can't meet up with the experienced veterans more than they do. Going out the first time alone requires a good bit more courage than being with someone else.

Of course, comic, sci-fi, and tattoo cons, renaissance fairs, and highland games provide easy venues to get started as well.

[STEVIE]

Love the idea of the reciprocal arrangement,it could actually work.
If there's anyone here who's around Aberdeen or North East Scotland, I'd gladly volunteer.
Payback, forget it, a simple beer would do.
Skirt styles are a whole different matter. I've found that my favourite "full" skirts are also my worst enemies this past windy season we've had here. I've gone narrow and yes, I've adapted the "stride".
I'm not talking "body con", enough for the breeze to circulate and riffle the skirt with no fear of embarassment.
That's as comfortable as I can describe skirt wear, sublime.
Steve.

[dillon]

Most of my skirts have substantial hemline, but there is also a lot to be said for how certain skirts look, even if it entails a wee bit of relearning your movements, like getting in and out of a car. I haven't found any narrow fitting skirt to inhibit a normal stride, but I don't have any "hobble" skirts, those being aptly named, I presume. In a Viet-Thai restaurant the other night, I had the chance to see my outfit in a full-length mirror in the rest room. The pinstripe skirt is a bit narrower than others I wear, but damn! The cut was very slimming, plus I have lost a LOT of weight now, and I looked GOOD!

[skirtingtheissue]

The pinstripe skirt is a bit narrower than others I wear, but damn! The cut was very slimming, plus I have lost a LOT of weight now, and I looked GOOD!

Congratulations on the weight loss! Looking good in particular skirts, and ability to fit into them, are great incentives to shed some pounds.

[ethelthefrog]

My two main home-made skirts are A-line, box-pleated affairs that are at or below the knee. In general, the wind is fine, but one of them does inflate a bit if I'm standing in a corner on a windy day. I generally don't worry about it and, in case of emergency, I'm wearing underwear underneath anyway. I can't say I've ever seen women worrying too much about the wind.

Just get out there and wear your clothes with pride.

And welcome aboard.

Paul

[Danny]

Family acceptance with most things outside-of-the-box is always hard. I was fortunate in that my wife could careless if I wear skirts. She doesn't see it as cross-dressing or some identity crisis.
In fact, my wife will buy me skirts from time to time. She doesn't like girly looking ones on her man, but regular standard ones she thinks looks good on me. Oddly, she seems to prefer the shorter ones on me when I'm home. I would think that would look "girly" but she thinks it looks sexy.
Now as to the rest of my family or in-laws, that would be a different story. hahaha I could only imagine the looks on their faces if I showed up to their house in any kind of skirt.
They would first think I was making a joke and expect me to change after the laughs were over. When it eventually would go on and they realized it wasn't a joke, then who knows what they would say.
To be honest, the thought of their reaction kinda makes me laugh. hahaha

[Kieran]

I've been looking for some more skirts recently, mom thinks the one i've got looks like something a granny would wear!

What do you think of these?

Tall Black Crepe A-Line Mini Skirt - http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tall ... _302838501

Black Wrap Mini Skirt - http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/skir ... _308610801

My worry is that they might be too short.

[melsav]

Both skirts look nice. Depends on your body type and your personal preferace. Personally I prefer shorter skirts and shorts.

[STEVIE]

Kieran,
If you can, buy and try. Simple fact is if you feel they are wrong, they will be.
In that case send them back.
There are a lot of experiments involved in getting the right look, some will be successful, some not.
Perhaps you could even get some advice from your Mum since she has given the "Granny" opinion.
Steve.

[Equality Skirts]

My mum and dad have reacted as well as could be hoped for. I've just bought my own place but last year I was living with them for a while and would sometimes wear one around the house in front of them. Wore outside for the first time only two weeks ago but mum seemed to think I was already doing so as she'd asked me a couple of times back then had I worn it to work? She's also asked me am I a transvestite? I said "no, mum." "Ah, that's good." came the reply. My dad makes the occasional wise crack about putting a padlock on mum's wardrovbe door to keep my and my now 11 year old son out. When he was only a couple of years old he found a fairy dress in a pile of junk my aunty had sent down. Without any encourgement he tried it on and was made up with it, so much so that last yeaer when I came back home after splitting with my ex he'd stuck several photographs to the front of to his bedroom door. and that was one of them.

A mutual friend of mine and mum's came round a while back to see her. I had a skirt on and she asked me beforehand was I still going to be wearing it when he came over? She obviously panicked a bit. So I just went upstairs for a bit sand slept off my hangover off!

[Kieran]

I've just had my nan tell me that i should "Stop wearing skirts, they are too feminine".
She then tried to get me to promise to stop wearing skirts again, i just kept quiet

[renesm1]

Does she wear trousers? If so, tell her to stop that as it's too feminine!!! (using her logic)

[ethelthefrog]

I've just had my nan tell me that i should "Stop wearing skirts, they are too feminine".
She then tried to get me to promise to stop wearing skirts again, i just kept quiet

That's tough.

I just noticed you're in Redditch. I grew up there, although I live in Cambridge now. My brother-in-law (still in Redditch) has asked me to make a skirt for him. When I've done, maybe I can arrange for him to walk past your house while your nan is in.

Or I could do it myself next time I'm over.


Hang in there, dude, it's your life, it's your choice.



Paul

[STEVIE]

Kieran,
How easily can you talk to your Nan?
If you can, explain how you feel, and tell her about Paul's offer.
I'd hope that, she thinks that she is looking out for you, but realises you have your own choices to make in life.
If I can advise, do not try surprises or shock tactics, unless you are very sure.
Good luck.
Steve

[skirtingtoday]

I've just had my nan tell me that i should "Stop wearing skirts, they are too feminine".
She then tried to get me to promise to stop wearing skirts again, i just kept quiet

Sorry to hear about that Keiran. But as others have said, it should be your choice.

After all do you tell her what to wear or not to wear? Try to explain about the comfort and confirm to her that you aren't trying to be feminine.