Out and About -- In the World at Large

[Mike]

I wear skirts 85% of the time. But if I'm going to be on my back under a car, it doesn't make sense.

[Sinned]

Very good Tom, did you curtsy and tug at your, in some cases virtual, forelock?

[Kirbstone]

Denis,

Nowadays my forelock is virtual indeed. Courtsy-ing to a brother younger by 13+ years would not be appropriate either, assuming he isn't a Saudi young prince after the Royal succession.
Life for childless couples in their later years can be trying, when all other siblings have dynasties to enjoy. They need to fill their lives with travel, holidays and activities which get them out of heir little 'Opportment'. Bro. must be well in with Oscar Shindler though, as he keeps a late-reg. 2-door E-Class Merc. in there as their escape module.

Tom

[Daryl]

Not necessarily a complete definition, but Google provides this:

deportment

noun
1. BRITISH
the way a person stands and walks, particularly as an element of etiquette.
"poise is directly concerned with good deportment"
synonyms: gait, posture, carriage, comportment, bearing, stance, way of standing, way of holding oneself, way of carrying oneself, way of bearing oneself
2. NORTH AMERICAN
a person's behaviour or manners.
"there are team rules governing deportment on and off the field"
synonyms: behaviour, conduct, performance, way of behaving, way of acting, way of conducting oneself

Interesting to see the slight differences between the British and North American usage.

But you didn't look up the proper word, "comportment", of which "deportment" is just a misspelling. Harumph. Outrageous I say.

[Caultron]

Right.

[Mike]

The only mirror I could find at the casino was in the restroom. Green Dickies cargo skirt, suntan L'eggs, Brash 4" heel boots.

[Charlie]

I took Mrs C to Weymouth (seaside town on the south coast) last week, to enjoy what was probably the last hot day of what we laughingly call summer. I wore a long, purple gipsy skirt and a black top; a kilt was too heavy and I was in the 'I don't give a ****** what you think' mindset.
We took the train from Castle Cary railway station, which on that day was handling lots of people going to the Glastonbury Festival. There were lots of security men around. One of them saw my skirt, tugged at his black trousers and said he'd rather be wearing what I had on. That was the only comment all day
Charlie

[Daryl]

The only mirror I could find at the casino was in the restroom. Green Dickies cargo skirt, suntan L'eggs, Brash 4" heel boots.

Nice. Too bad the lighting wasn't better.

[Daryl]

I took Mrs C to Weymouth (seaside town on the south coast) last week, to enjoy what was probably the last hot day of what we laughingly call summer. I wore a long, purple gipsy skirt and a black top; a kilt was too heavy and I was in the 'I don't give a ****** what you think' mindset.
We took the train from Castle Cary railway station, which on that day was handling lots of people going to the Glastonbury Festival. There were lots of security men around. One of them saw my skirt, tugged at his black trousers and said he'd rather be wearing what I had on. That was the only comment all day
Charlie

The "I don't give a **** what you think" mindset is liberating. I manage it with almost everyone. My only calculation is whether what I'm wearing is likely to distract the people I want to interact with too much, and those situations are few and far between.

SO, good on you for wearing that purple gypsy skirt. I've been wearing my circle skirts (in pics and looks) everywhere lately. I'm getting a lot more looks than in my plainer skirts, but so far only comments from people I know. All that air and looseness (and yes, prettiness) is marvellous, especially in the heat.

[Uncle Al]

For several years I've received compliments on my "Kilt"(what ever skirted garment
I was wearing). I've had teenagers say they LOVED my kilt.(Khaki Utilikilt).

Both men & women have complimented me on my attire. Any more I don't correct
them when they call my outfit a 'Kilt'. To the general public, that is what men wear.
The last compliment came from a well built guy in Walmart. (By well-built I mean
he works out at the gym.) I did say 'thanks' but it really is a skirt. He asked about
my reasons for the 'kilt'. I did say that I have ancesstors from Scotland and Ireland,
but ANY man can wear a 'Kilt' or skirt, AND the fact the skirt was much cooler in the
Texas heat than pants/shorts ever could be.

He thought a minute and totally agreed with what I said. I also told him to try one,
he may really like it. He smiled and admitted he might just do that.

Anyway, 60% of my compliments come from women. The remaining 40% are from men.
It used to be 95% women and 5% men. To me, this indicates the tide is turning. Men ARE
noticing, and how you handle yourself will dictate how others feel or accept your attire.

Go about your 'business' as you would any other time or day. This will NOT draw attention
to what you're wearing. You're intent on the item or project at hand draws 'their' attention
to what really matters, your satisfaction as a customer. Also, when interacting with people,
the conversation is about a 'topic' of the day, or problem that needs solving.

What ever the case, behave as you would if you were wearing "trousers". The people you're
around really won't notice anything different, other than you're a 'cool guy'.

Uncle Al

[Gordon]

I'm still in vacation and am now in Las Vegas. It's hot at 107 at 8 pm. Earlier we were walking around looking at the sights. I got a couple of smiles from women passing us.

At the Aria hotel is a huge wall that has water pouring over it. The wife and I were sitting on a bench there people watching because it was shady and cool with the water wall. A couple was approaching and the gal said, "I like the way you look". I was wearing my lightweight hiking skirt, sandals and tank top. I said thanks and told her that I liked the way she looked too. They both smiled and went on their way. She was in her twenties wearing short shorts showing shapely legs. I didn't mind looking at all.

So yes people do notice skirts on guys.

[Daryl]

What ever the case, behave as you would if you were wearing "trousers".

You mean surly, fidgety and generally impatient?

[Grok]

Anyway, 60% of my compliments come from women. The remaining 40% are from men.
It used to be 95% women and 5% men. To me, this indicates the tide is turning. Men ARE
noticing, and how you handle yourself will dictate how others feel or accept your attire.

Perhaps some men are starting to wonder if, yes, it is okay for a man to wear a "kilt"?

[Mike]

Here is a better shot of the Dickies cargo skirt - I absolutely love it. The best part? The pockets are more than a half inch deep!

[Caultron]

Good look! I keep thinking of trying one of those myself.

Are you wearing pantyhose there or is the shine just stray light?