What's "under there"?

[Ron]

if someone asks what is under my kilt/skirt/kaftan
I just tell them the only thing under it is me

[Overtahill]

It seems to me that some kilt wearing men have been inviting the question with a wink and a nod for years, and it has become part of the shtick. Maybe that's the only way they can get any attention at all from the lassies. Who knows? So, I guess some of the ladies think that if you are wearing a kilt, they are expected to ask "The Question".

My response is usually "A gentleman never tells, and ladies never ask". My next favorite response is to ask "Now why on earth would you want to know that?" If they are still curious, I suggest that they ask my wife. That usually puts an end to the nonsense.

More often than not I'm asked if I’m cold. I respond "Heavens no! It's the Breeze Between The Knees that's Sure To Please!"


Cheers,
Rick

[Ron]

More often than not I'm asked if I’m cold. I respond "Heavens no! It's the Breeze Between The Knees that's Sure To Please!

I'll have to rember that!

[binx]

why not just face it? the whole appeal to women of men wearing a skirt is easy access, and imagination. some women will be as vocal about that as they are about everything else.

men are always leering at women in skirts, but just too timid to say anything. the way the mind works is, it sees a skirt, and then automatically tries to imagine what's on underneath because it's only just out of sight. it's automatic and too much for some people to resist. for women especially, how many of them have had the chance to get used to it? when they get used to it and don't ask anything, or don't even bother looking our way, half of us are going to be very disappointed.

we can't have it both ways. either you are going to dress to conform, and be ignored, or you're going to be unusual and you're going to be noticed. there's hardly any need to swear at people and tell them to f- off, is there?

Exactly! Until men in kilts/skirts are the norm, expect it! Oh, sorry for quote....It's worth repeating.

A cheerful kilt-liftee:dance:, binx

[hiker]

Although I am known for a quick wit (and tongue) on occasion, when I get this question I usually reply, "that's an odd question isn't it, why do you suppose so many people care about men's underclothes."

[Woodsman]

We should all keep in mind that as kilt wearers, we are ambassadors promoting the idea of men in skirts. Regardless of the reason for it, we must expect this question. We should respond in a polite or witty reply. An impolite or rude comment will be perceived as, "guys in kilts are nasty". Also maybe a polite or funny reply may lead to another guy or husband or boyfriend to try a kilt. I see it much like the "courtesy is contageous" philosophy when behind the wheel.

[Since1982]

That's a very good response. I never thought of that. I'll use that in the future.

[sterlin6]

I agree with woodsman that if the question is asked in a reasonable manner as has been my experience over about 40years of kiltwearing now then we should respond accordingly. Personally, if asked straight by a lady what I wear under my kilt I see no harm in just telling her. The conversation then just moves on. I did a bit of Highland dancing at school and I always remember the rules for dress code were that boys wore kilt and sporran, matching tartan hose, a black jacket white shirt and bow tie. Boys and girls always had to wear navy blue underpants/knickers. I just carried that through afterwards because during dancing your kilt swung and birled and everyone could see underneath anyway so if your wearing like navy pants its no big deal. You were also up on a stage doing it. Some of the girls parents always wanted to get them wearing something frilly or coloured and thats why the navy blue pants/knickers rule was striclty enforced.

[me012247]

Some ladies asked me what is under there and in most cases I tell them ..I like the looks on their faces when they know my "secret". Men so far never asked...I don't know why ..or do I ?

[Big and Bashful]

When asked "are you wearing anything under..." I just say "Of course not." It sometimes throws any embarrasment back at them, which is nice.

[crfriend]

... and it looks like I'm a prude.

I would have been more amused if the "asker" was a thirty-something hottie instead of two old biddies.... {shrug} I guess it's all in the context.

[Since1982]

If that's the majority decision, I'll line up in the same "Prude" line as Carl is in.

[Big and Bashful]

What are you wearing under there?


Shoes!

[Since1982]

You can get away with "shoes" you're a big fellow. A smaller man saying that to a bigger man might get punched for being sarcastic. I also am a bigger man and could probably get away with it, although I probably wouldn't say that either. As others here have said, probably just ignoring it or smiling would get it by. If they are insistant, just a nice "Would you ask anyone else what underwear they were wearing?" Which would probably bring an embarrassed "no"...and that would be the end.

[DavidsSkirts]

When Big Arnie was still a professional bodybuilder, when the girls would yell out to him "show us your chest (or pecs, or whatever...)", he claimed that his standard reply was "You show me yours first... and I'll show you mine".
Sounds good to me, and it's much snappier,more polite and humourous, compared to some of the clunkier and ruder replies suggested by some earlier posters..
I agree with those who say they will tell/show those women who are willing to tell/show them in return...