Skirt Cafe is an on-line community dedicated to exploring, promoting and advocating skirts and kilts as a fashion choice for men, formerly known as men in skirts. We do this in the context of men's fashion freedom --- an expansion of choices beyond those commonly available for men to include kilts, skirts and other garments. We recognize a diversity of styles our members feel comfortable wearing, and do not exclude any potential choices. Continuing dialog on gender is encouraged in the context of fashion freedom for men. See here for more details.
Modoc wrote: ↑Thu Apr 02, 2026 4:44 pm
The only missed opportunities are the days when everyone who wants to wear a skirt doesn't do it.
I'd echo that sentiment Modoc.
The key is everyone who "wants" to wear a skirt!
Mr Average Hetero-Normal is put off by LGBTQ association probably isn't that keen in the first place and likely bases more of his life decisions on "other" opinions too.
Follows the herd in other words.
Steve
I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.
My name is Arty. I’m a guy with a passion for wearing skirts, dresses and tights and a hobbiest musician and artist.
DrFishnets wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:00 pm
I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.
If you want to associated me with LGBTQ I dont care an old college buddy is gay.
One of my favorite skirts.
I've seen several hot-air balloons with that color scheme
Really stands out in flight
UncleAl
Kilted Organist/Musician
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas 2008-2025
When asked 'Why the Kilt?'
I respond-The why is F.T.H.O.I. (For The H--- Of It)
DrFishnets wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:00 pm
I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.
With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.
timemeddler wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:22 pm
With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.
At the moment, DrFishnets lives in the UK, so is free to not care. Obviously governments change and new laws can be added, but we are all free at the moment.
timemeddler wrote: ↑Mon Apr 06, 2026 2:22 pm
With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.
At the moment, DrFishnets lives in the UK, so is free to not care. Obviously governments change and new laws can be added, but we are all free at the moment.
At the moment, but even from a non legal perspective, I've literally been bitched at on account of skirts being associated with lgbtq. It just makes it harder on some of us who aren't part of it.
DrFishnets wrote: ↑Fri Apr 03, 2026 5:00 pm
I don’t really care if skirts, dresses and tights etc are associated with LGBTQ. If I like the look and style of clothing and it’s comfortable and fits then I’ll wear it no matter if it’s classed as “women’s” clothing. Unfortunately, a lot of men don’t think that way and will continue to be trapped in the man box.
With all the anti lgbtq legislation coming out across the country, you might want to start caring.
Maybe so in the land of Uncle Sam but over here in the UK and especially Scotland the governments are easy on the LGBTQ movement at the moment.
BTW I’m not LGBTQ. I am just a man who likes wearing skirts, dresses and tights.
My name is Arty. I’m a guy with a passion for wearing skirts, dresses and tights and a hobbiest musician and artist.
Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.
phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:33 am
Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.
How about texas new bathroom law? I'm clear up in Washington and I've been hearing about that one nonstop.
phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:33 am
Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.
How about texas new bathroom law? I'm clear up in Washington and I've been hearing about that one nonstop.
That law applies to State owned buildings and requires you to use the restroom matching your biological sex. It does not apply to private facilities thats up to the owners of those facilities to decode. The trend in new construction here is unisex bathrooms where the stales are actual rooms with a full height door for complete privacy.
phathack wrote: ↑Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:33 am
Living in Texas I am not aware of any LGBTQ legislation, perhaps in other states. If there was something happening I'm sure my gay friends would say something about it.
How about texas new bathroom law? I'm clear up in Washington and I've been hearing about that one nonstop.
That law applies to State owned buildings and requires you to use the restroom matching your biological sex. It does not apply to private facilities thats up to the owners of those facilities to decode. The trend in new construction here is unisex bathrooms where the stales are actual rooms with a full height door for complete privacy.
It's still a law aimed at trans people with fines that cost about as much as a small house. This isn't the only state doing it either.
Consider this, a guy chooses to wear a skirt as his personal choice dictates.
An individual or group of individuals consider him to be LGBTQ oriented because of that one action.
It is feasible that he may carry on regardless, but that judgement remains.
Same man, same skirt lives in a jurisdiction where anyone who has LGBTQ leanings is subject to official sanction and MIS are so designated by the law of that land.
He may defy the edicts, but there is a risk attached and likely the status quo will prevail.
Then we have the places that he is free to choose without any fear of repercussion in any way at all.
Cherish that freedom, it is a rare and fragile thing.
Above all never take it's permanence for granted!
My point is that we really cannot affect the prejudices of society and governments towards MIS, all we can really be ambassadors for change at a very individual level.
Consider this carefully, very carefully.
Steve.
