Cafe patrons' ages

[jmkel]

Just turned 25.

[johnb]

Well at 58, I'm in with the biggest group. Its interesting that after a steady climb through the various age bands, that the numbers plunge in the over sixty five sector.

John

[Kris]

Well at 58, I'm in with the biggest group. Its interesting that after a steady climb through the various age bands, that the numbers plunge in the over sixty five sector.

John

Perhaps the over 65 group is less likely to be computer-savvy?

Kris

[Since1982]

Kris said: Perhaps the over 65 group is less likely to be computer-savvy?

Exqueeze me. I wouldn't consider myself completely non-computer savvy. I did do 9 years as GuidePKS, Ranger Skip and Host Help Skip for AOL and have had a personal computer since 1982. I AM after all 68 which is well past 65. Please don't put me out with the daisies/trash just yet. I'm not nearly as computer savvy as Carl, but I think probably 75% of the membership is in that group. I've had no complaints about my co/adminning/with Carl of Skirts4Men.org. At least none I've heard about from the Moderators over there. One day over there I deleted 97 spammers one at a time.

[Colin]

I'm a 1948 kid. A few minor ailments, but reasonably fine. Thankful for free prescriptions over the age of 60 in the UK.
I got my 4th kilt for Christmas (Black Denim Unionkilt).

[satinfeelsgreat]

60

been dressing since early teens.

[kiltsrawesome]

I'm feeling quite young being 18 lol

[jimee]

55 years young and going strong.....

[Different_Trains]

22

[AlexKMS]

1995

I'm 15, but I started wearing the kilt at 9. If I have kids they will probably wear kilts until they can tell me otherwise.

[Layne0033]

41 & new here.

[Since1982]

Layne, sit down and have a cuppajoe or if you're high class, have a latte'.

[alsachti]

I am surprised by the results : the least numerous are the younger ones.
Presently : 21-35 only 17%, compared with 43% for the 50-65

It is counter-intuitive : younger people should be less conservative, more prone to break the rules, to try something new...

What is the reason of this situation, on your opinion ?
And how to promote skirts to young men ?

[crfriend]

I am surprised by the results : the least numerous are the younger ones. [...]

It is counter-intuitive : younger people should be less conservative, more prone to break the rules, to try something new...

Most speculation here has centered around the idea that "elders" are confident in their status in the community, have strong reputations amongst their peers, and therefore have the confidence to buck traditional Western norms. This view may, or may not, be accurate but sums up what seems to have been expressed to date.

When one thinks about it, the "youngster" who's just entering his professional life feels he has quite a bit to prove, and feels that he needs to prove it in such a visceral manner that his elders will immediately "get it". This entails a no-holds-barred "attention-to-message" that skirts and other "non-traditional" garments would likely detract from. Once one has firmly established himself in the hierarchy and overall environment, the notion of "fashion" likely becomes less distracting that it might be for a newcomer. At the newcomer level, it's all about message and the presentation is solely used to further the message rather than being, potentially, distracting.

The above having been said, I hope that the younger generation will adopt and embrace skirted looks as part of their routine. However, given the nature of "having to prove one's self" in the face of possibly fierce competition, this may not happen any time soon.

[Steve]

I am surprised by the results : the least numerous are the younger ones. [...]

It is counter-intuitive : younger people should be less conservative, more prone to break the rules, to try something new...

[...]

When one thinks about it, the "youngster" who's just entering his professional life feels he has quite a bit to prove, and feels that he needs to prove it in such a visceral manner that his elders will immediately "get it". This entails a no-holds-barred "attention-to-message" that skirts and other "non-traditional" garments would likely detract from. [...] At the newcomer level, it's all about message and the presentation is solely used to further the message rather than being, potentially, distracting.

As a "young'un" this rings true. There are people who are able to craft an 'image' that is outside the norm of their profession and make it work for them, but it's not usually a safe choice, and it certainly varies from profession-to-profession. (Lady Gaga is certainly able to take some liberties that others couldn't take, for example).

Take a look at http://www.dba-oracle.com/dress_code.htm for a [s]trip back to the 1950s[/s] modern example emphasizing 'image'.