Skirt Vs Utility Kilt

[SkirtRevolution]

For those of you who wear both, in your opinion would you say that the utility kilts (any Brand) are no different when wearing them than a normal skirt, or would you say they are distinctively different. I am looking at buying some utility kilts as I am starting to get more into this look, but I am wanting to know if I can expect something different when wearing them or if they are just as enjoyable as skirt.

[Stuart]

UtiliKilts are substantially different.

Most UKs are denim and pleated; most of my skirts are cotton and not pleated. I wear a slip ("underskirt") under my skirts so they don't cling; this makes them softer.

I generally wear the UKs on weekends and/or when doing manual labor (working on the car or the house, etc), and skirts to work (office environment). If I'm going on a long drive, I find the skirt & slip more comfortable than a UK.

I personally favor my skirts, but that's just my personal preference. The UKs are definitely more utilitarian and appropriate when working outside.

I have to admit that The Public seems more accepting of the UK than a man in a skirt. IMHO, the UK is a very macho garment.

stuart

[GerdG]

For those of you who wear both, in your opinion would you say that the utility kilts (any Brand) are no different when wearing them than a normal skirt, or would you say they are distinctively different. I am looking at buying some utility kilts as I am starting to get more into this look, but I am wanting to know if I can expect something different when wearing them or if they are just as enjoyable as skirt.

I don't know if they are distinctively diffrent. Like already said, it is a question about the design of the skirt and the fabric. But generally speaking I should say that there is a difference, in favor of the UK. The difference is that the wearer might feel safer in a UK. He can much better defend his wearing of it. His skirt is not a skirt but an American kilt. It is made for men, not from women's department.

And a UK does look more macho than most skirts.

[JRMILLER]

UK's tend to be identifiable as kilts, not skirts. This helps if you are not feeling confident about wearing skirts. They are generally heavier and made of stiffer fabric. I like them for their look. Skirts can be more comfortable depending on the skirt. If you have a skirt that is of very light fabric with an elastic waist, it's pretty close to wearing nothing...

Really depends on your goal, I like them both and use them according to my moods and purposes for them moment.

[couyalair]

UK's tend to be identifiable as kilts, not skirts.

By those that wear them, perhaps, but for the general public, anything unbifurcated is a skirt -- even if it's tartan.

Martin

[JRMILLER]

Martin writes "By those that wear them, perhaps, but for the general public, anything unbifurcated is a skirt -- even if it's tartan."

Not true around here, people are more inclined to give the wearer the benefit of the doubt, I have even been asked if a sarong was a "kilt".

[Kilted_John]

Like John, I have the same response from people. Most people think that I'm wearing a kilt, even when I'm wearing a pleated skirt that has an elastic waist.

-J