Do folks notice or not?

[Fred in Skirts]

Got a rare comment about my skirt today (khaki Style J above-the-knee skirt). Usually no one says anything, and I like it when they do, because it gives me a chance to do a little skirt promotion. I was in a small health food market and the woman behind the counter asked, nicely, "If you don't mind my asking, what's with the skirt?" I replied "It's just super, super comfortable." She said "Maybe you're starting a trend." I mentioned that actually there IS a movement started, that is not very visible as of yet, but there is an internet forum for men who like to sear skirts, the Skirt Cafe… We chatted for a couple more minutes and she had a positive and open attitude, and I enjoyed the exchange. ------Henry

The more we wear in public and own the look the chances are we will be getting more positive comments. The chance to promote men wearing the garment they wore for centuries. We must go forth and champion the cause. If we all wear to wear our skirts every day then we will see more men in skirts as others find the comfort and joy of skirt wearing

Fred

[dillon]

I won't be holding my breath for positive comments. I wear them because I enjoy them.

[STEVIE]

There will be reactions and comments, for good or bad for a long time to come!
My favourites, perfect strangers see my skirts daily, we "greet", as one does.
Best, the skirt is nothing, they see "ME"!
Can I ask for more?
Steve.

[denimini]

I won't be holding my breath for positive comments. I wear them because I enjoy them.

Best, the skirt is nothing, they see "ME"!
Can I ask for more?

Yes, people don't tell you that your pants look good.

[Pdxfashionpioneer]

As I've reported in other threads I get compliments from the women at church or female shop clerks all the time. I'm pretty sure I got a few from other men at 1st, but they're pretty rare.
Recognizing just what one of you noted that we men rarely say anything, complimentary or otherwise, to one another about our clothing I complimented our choir director on his wardrobe because I'd noticed he had some great ties and sports jackets. He gave his wife credit for the shirts and ties but thanked me for my compliment and went on to say that he felt I was a sharp dresser as well. Since about half the time I'm with the choir I'm in a dress or skirt I took it he mostly meant that end of my closet. I wore a skirt and sweater to perform in our winter concert because I figured if he didn't think that would work, he'd tell me. He didn't say anything, the women had a chunk to say.
So tonight's occurrence was one for the books. I was a little down in the dumps today so when I went shopping this evening in my maroon, cowl-necked sweater dress, I was feeling a little conspicuous and not in a good way. My first stop was Home Depot where I needed to have a key cut and the man who cut it for me treated me like any other customer, demonstrating yet again that nearly all of our problems exist solely in our heads.
All of this turned on a dime in the Target at the other end of the mall where I was looking for razor blades and from behind me I heard a male voice say, "I love that color." When I turned around to thank my admirer I saw he was a kind of scruffy-looking fellow who looked like he had been rode hard and put away wet, but had a gentle soul beneath that less than shiny exterior. He hadn't broken stride through the whole exchange, so after I thanked him, he had to turn around to tell me, " And you wear it well!"
Made my evening.

[Fred in Skirts]

Yesterday I had to have the plumber come by and change a filter under the house [in my younger days I would have done it myself ]. I was wearing a black knit knee length skirt and a pull over sweater top. He did not say a word about how I was dressed, but we talked for about 15 min. I also had him check out a slow drain while he was here so It would not cost me any extra. I also have had the UPS man as well as the Fed Ex delivery man see me in a skirt with no reaction.

I have party to go to at a friends house and he and his wife [she is Filipino] know I wear a skirt. But he has asked me not to wear one to the party as most of the guests are Filipino and he is afraid that I might offend them, I honestly think he is worried he might be embarrassed. He also stated that they might decide that they do not want to continue to associate with me. He has been seen in public with me skirted as we went to the Golden Coral for dinner with me in a blue denim skirt on my birthday. So I just don't know, it is his house so he sets the rules. Now I guess I need to find a pair of shorts to wear. Don't want to!!

Fred

[Caultron]

..I have party to go to at a friends house and he and his wife [she is Filipino] know I wear a skirt. But he has asked me not to wear one to the party as most of the guests are Filipino and he is afraid that I might offend them. I honestly think he is worried he might be embarrassed...

Curious. I thought those sarong-like wrap-around were pretty common in the Philippines.

But the fact remains that you can never win an argument with stupid.

[Fred in Skirts]

Curious. I thought those sarong-like wrap-around were pretty common in the Philippines.
But the fact remains that you can never win an argument with stupid.

I am not too sure about the sarongs but you are 1000% right about trying to win an argument with Stupid.

Fred

[Barefoot Joe]

I have party to go to at a friends house and he and his wife [she is Filipino] know I wear a skirt. But he has asked me not to wear one to the party as most of the guests are Filipino and he is afraid that I might offend them,

Simple solution: Wear a dress.

I've heard quite a few times that wearing skirts is a great way to find out who your real friends are...
On the other hand, I think we have to give them some time to learn.

[Caultron]

Curious. I thought those sarong-like wrap-around were pretty common in the Philippines.

I am not too sure about the sarongs

I guess the actual word is malong.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malong

[partlyscot]

He also stated that they might decide that they do not want to continue to associate with me.

Wait, what? He might decide not to associate with you because of your skirt wearing? Personally, I'd be tempted in that situation to tell him I didn't want to associate with him either! "Goodbye!"

[Fred in Skirts]

He also stated that they might decide that they do not want to continue to associate with me.

Wait, what? He might decide not to associate with you because of your skirt wearing? Personally, I'd be tempted in that situation to tell him I didn't want to associate with him either! "Goodbye!"

Not him and his wife but the other guests are the ones he is afraid won't want to continue to associate with me. Sorry if I did not make that clear.

Fred

[pelmut]

Today I was walking (skirted as usual) past the front garden of a house where two women were conversing, I could see that one of them was absent-mindedly following me with her eyes. The bit of their conversation that I overheard went: "...we were having something to eat and drink when I.... ...um ...er ....." - and lapsed into silence. I think they might have noticed me, but I didn't turn around to check.

[Pdxfashionpioneer]

To get back to Fred's post, you hit the nail on the head in your first post when you said it's his party and his house.
Your question for yourself is which is more important to you the party and being a gracious guest or your dedication to wearing skirts and dresses everywhere. I've always been crazy about clothes but I think people trump them every time.
I try to get comfortable with a new group of people and be sure they're comfortable with me before I spring my skirts on them. Especially with their homecountry styles they may surprise you and your friend, but first things first.

[Fred in Skirts]

To get back to Fred's post, you hit the nail on the head in your first post when you said it's his party and his house.
Your question for yourself is which is more important to you the party and being a gracious guest or your dedication to wearing skirts and dresses everywhere. I've always been crazy about clothes but I think people trump them every time.
I try to get comfortable with a new group of people and be sure they're comfortable with me before I spring my skirts on them. Especially with their homecountry styles they may surprise you and your friend, but first things first.

Friday I am going to my friends wifes birthday gathering. It will be held in a restaurant with several of their friends and family, most of whom I know, and then to one of their friends house for cake and Ice cream. I know the other friend and have been to his house before. BUT he and his family have not seen me skirted. So I was asked to wear shorts. I will but will be happy to get home and change back into my skirt.

but I think people trump them every time.

As do I.

Fred