Hello Skirt Cafe!
Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2020 6:33 pm
Hello All,
The other day I was looking to buy a kilt online and stumbled across the SC. I decided to sign up and have since read many very interesting posts here. In fact, it inspired me to buy two new kilts this week.
So, kilt wearing started as a dare from my girlfriend (at the time and now she's my wife). She enjoys going to the Renaissance Fair in costume and she wanted me to join her in costume. At first I told her I wasn't interested but she was persistent. Finally, she offered to buy me a kilt with my maternal Grandfather's tartan, Clan Gunn. I agreed and after measuring me she placed an order. Several weeks later we received a package from the kilt maker in Edinburgh. I tried it on and it fit well enough but I was still skeptical about wearing it to the fair. The day came and I 'kilted up' with my sporran and all.
When we arrived at the fair I felt uncomfortable getting out of the car and I'm sure I gave a passer-by an unintentional flash. We got our tickets and went inside. It was a warm day and I liked the unrestricted feeling but the kilt was a bit uncomfortable. We got in line to buy an ale and a mead for her when the guy behind me tapped on my shoulder. He discretely said to me, "hey laddie you've got your kilt on backward. You look like a Catholic school girl." Gobsmacked, I headed straight for the privy and gave the kilt a 180. Suddenly the kilt was so much more comfortable and I felt confident wearing it. We went on to have a great time and a very memorable day.
I like wearing my kilt but it is the sort of thing that is generally only appropriate for special occasions such as going to the Ren fair, the Scottish festival, St. Patty's day parties and such. Around the house I often wear just a sarong or my sulu but don't wear them out. That's why I ordered two less formal (cheaper) kilts this week to wear while I'm out running errands, taking a walk or whatever.
The other day I was looking to buy a kilt online and stumbled across the SC. I decided to sign up and have since read many very interesting posts here. In fact, it inspired me to buy two new kilts this week.
So, kilt wearing started as a dare from my girlfriend (at the time and now she's my wife). She enjoys going to the Renaissance Fair in costume and she wanted me to join her in costume. At first I told her I wasn't interested but she was persistent. Finally, she offered to buy me a kilt with my maternal Grandfather's tartan, Clan Gunn. I agreed and after measuring me she placed an order. Several weeks later we received a package from the kilt maker in Edinburgh. I tried it on and it fit well enough but I was still skeptical about wearing it to the fair. The day came and I 'kilted up' with my sporran and all.
When we arrived at the fair I felt uncomfortable getting out of the car and I'm sure I gave a passer-by an unintentional flash. We got our tickets and went inside. It was a warm day and I liked the unrestricted feeling but the kilt was a bit uncomfortable. We got in line to buy an ale and a mead for her when the guy behind me tapped on my shoulder. He discretely said to me, "hey laddie you've got your kilt on backward. You look like a Catholic school girl." Gobsmacked, I headed straight for the privy and gave the kilt a 180. Suddenly the kilt was so much more comfortable and I felt confident wearing it. We went on to have a great time and a very memorable day.
I like wearing my kilt but it is the sort of thing that is generally only appropriate for special occasions such as going to the Ren fair, the Scottish festival, St. Patty's day parties and such. Around the house I often wear just a sarong or my sulu but don't wear them out. That's why I ordered two less formal (cheaper) kilts this week to wear while I'm out running errands, taking a walk or whatever.