Kilts Styles for Summer Heat

How can you wear a kilt in summer and still look sharp?
How do you dress up for summer if you don't want to settle for a t-shirt?
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[@scotthansenmtbt4110]

I'm very warm blooded. Since I started wearing my plain gray kilt to stay cool in the summer, I'm much more comfortable and cooler. I run my chainsaw and do my firewood chores in it. My neighbors don't even think twice about it anymore. I wish I could have worn a kilt during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. The Marines would have a kilted uniform if I was in charge! Thanks guys! Keep up the good work!

[@euanbaker130]

Semper Fi Brother!

[@thaddiuskump3184]

Hey um, we actually do have a kilt btw, look up the Leatherneck tartan, we also have dress blues as well for them if you're in a bagpipe company, but if not you do have the option of the Leatherneck tartan or USMC tartan, same thing but different ways to search it, I have 1 already and I have a hybrid one coming in soon, I've also seen guys on deployment who make the MARPAT desert camo into tartans as well, but semper fi brother, and have a nice day

[@douglasfrank9323]

My summer wear is a polo shirt for a casual look. For a dressier look I opt for a linen or seersucker shirt and a linen vest. I don't have an issue with the wool kilt. Kilts tend to be cooler than pants or shorts because your legs are not incased in fabric. I also wear a 5 yard kilt.

[@grizsgarage]

It's 103 here is San Antonio TX at 5:20 in the afternoon. Im wearing a canvas utility kilt, a sleeveless shirt. And I wear a mesh flatcap. I'm 6'2" and 383. This isn't the hottest day yet.

[@davidcramb5793]

A lace up Ghilie shirt can look smart and would certainly help with the heat. It's becoming more common in Scotland, for summer weddings, simply be we aren't used to the heat.

[@josephholland8996]

I wear fishing shirts in the summer here in NC. SOLID colors only.

[@chrismarcus9371]

I live in Georgia and have both 5-yard and 8-yard kilts. 5-yard poly with linen is cooler but a nice light-colored tee is best in summer. After the first frost till warm spring the 8 Yard.

[@jamesmartin6665]

I love wearing my Kilt and Hawaiian shirts (not joking)! the clash is real and fabulous

[@richardwhite3924]

My daily summer wear is a grandfather style linen shirt with either a wool kilt or a untilikilt. I do get a few odd look when I wear with this combination with one of my "Vietnam Veteran" baseball caps, but I do not care.

[@colinp2238]

For the 2 or 3 days of summer that we get in the UK we just dress down by wearing, as you suggeted, either a tee, polo or, if you want to be more formal, a short sleeved shirt. Carry a jacket over your shoulder if you feel the need ( maybe a lightweight Harrington?). The wool kilt is fine if you go commando, as you get good air conditioning from nature. these days you can get corporate tees and polos (and embroidered Harrington jackets) so if you are wearing it for business you can maintain the corporate image and still look stunning.

[@philiptruitt]

Thank you guys!!

[@geektome4781]

As an attorney in Dallas, Texas, who has walked to the courthouse in wool suits many, many times in my 18-year career, I will say that what you wear on top plays more into how hot you feel as compared to what you wear on bottom.

[@WH6FQE]

As someone who daily wears a kilt in Hawaii, NO HAWAIIAN PRINT, lol. My GOD that is grungy just thinking about it, lol.

[@richkestrel7416]

Texas heat is tough, but it's the sun that gets me as I am... "folicly challenged". I wore a scally cap at a recent Celtic Fest, but my ears and the back of my neck burned to a crisp. I know it's not traditional, but I'm seriously thinking of wearing my cowboy hat next time (no... not with cowboy boots! 😄). Any other suggestions for keeping Mr Sun at bay?

[@andrewowen5336]

Hahaha clan Hawaiian print!

[@SharaMaikranz]

Perhaps we could collaborate on a sequel to this video. I am thermal engineer with experience in human thermal comfort. Let's talk about clothing insulation values (clo) and radiation and convection.

[@TW-ii5hh]

Can you guys do a video on how to put on a belted plaid so it doesn't look like a bag of ass? Thanks! Keep up the good work!

[@SuperJhon360]

But it is a bag for your ass lol

[@richarddaugherty8583]

Now there was a visual! I'm looking forward to y'all modelling the Hawaiian print kilt, vest and tie. What would one do for a sporran for that I wonder? The visual on the pleats is giving me a headache!!! Yikes!

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

For the sporran with a Hawaiian kilt, repurpose a handbag covered in sequins. [PLEASE know this is a joke! :-) ]

[@richarddaugherty8583]

@@USAKiltsOfficial LOL! Well.... I was thinking more along the lines of making a sporran with the 'Loud Mac Leod" tartan. That would go well, don't you think? Oy!!! {still a joke folks! :)]

[@colinp2238]

@@richarddaugherty8583 Is there still only one MacLeod?

[@richarddaugherty8583]

@@colinp2238 Well, er, by definition, there can be only one! MacLeod. At a time, that is! :) LOL!

[@pijnto]

What about a short sleeve Jacobite shirt, for day wear I have done this quite often in summer regularly gets to 40 deg c here as you say it's summer you walk around with no clothes you will be hot ( and sun burnt )

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Sure, that can be done! We don't have a source for them at this time, but several of our customers have purchased a standard Highland Shirt and removed the sleeves (cut them off at the shoulder seam).

[@pijnto]

@@USAKiltsOfficial Any one compentent with a sewing machine could shorten the sleeves

[@knedoshane]

I just grab a long sleeve dress shirt and roll up the sleeves!

[@KenjiHouston]

Guys could make your own plaid dad shorts

[@SuperJhon360]

I want a pv kilt (davidson) does it come in more colors then just the ancient or is this the only dye pattern due to limited colours pv will absorb.

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Unfortunately, the Davidson Ancient is the only color palette that the mill weaves for the Davidson tartan. Poly Viscose yarns can be dyed to any shade (that's not the issue), but the mill only carries about 100 tartans in PV and don't do Davidson Modern.

[@SuperJhon360]

@@USAKiltsOfficial so it's one of those situations s where I'd have to throw money at it to get what I wanted. But then what's the point because then I've paid for a full kilt and a half so I might as well get the wool instead kind of situation

[@SuperJhon360]

@@USAKiltsOfficial out of curiosity which mill do you get your davidson pv fabric from also is there anyway you could send me a swatch.

[@isaacroussel4388]

What kilt is Rocky wearing? My wife likes it

[@USAKiltsOfficial]

Scott green weathered 16 oz

[@ThomasJanik-nf5vi]

Polyester! :D

[@nokoolaid]

Try AZ when it's over 105-110. I've seen 123.

[@michaelchristensen6884]

Growing up in Iowa, I saw 132 degrees with 96 percent humidity. That sucked, stayed in the pool all day long.

[@nokoolaid]

@@michaelchristensen6884 I lived in Iowa 9+ years and it was never that hot. I doubt it ever was.

[@michaelchristensen6884]

@@nokoolaid it was in the early 80's. I grew up in Springville, just outside of Marion and Cedar Rapids. My mom dropped us off at the Thomas Park pool early in the morning and my dad picked us up on his way home from work. The weather was like this for almost a week. It was early August if I remember correctly.

[@michaelchristensen6884]

Maybe the 130's included the heat index? I wasn't even a teenager when it happened.

[@nokoolaid]

@@michaelchristensen6884 I lived in Waukee.

[@SanLewy]

You won't be sweating during August if you're visiting here on the Central Coast of California! ;)

[@messenger3478]

Honesty, it really isn't how many layers you wear. It's more so the fiber and weave of the fabric. You can get away with a coat in the summer if it is made from the right fabric. With what I have in my closet I like to wear a lightweight button shirt sleaves rolled up, and a lightweight waistcoat for hot days. I don't oun any jackets or coats for my kilt.

[@petergrossett6763]

Global warming has'nt affected Scotland. I doubt it will, if I'm overly hot, I tend to rely on lots of very cool water.

[@carolley9705]

Wearing a kilt like a woman wears a skirt which is cooler than Jean's, slacks or shorts. This is my opinion from experience.

[@jackalnerf6230]

Humid? Must be from east Texas, yuck. 😂

[@geektome4781]

Jackal Nerf Or south Texas. Or north Texas. Or central Texas. Basically, not West Texas.

[@ichabod0391]

Dudes... Hawaiian shirt with kilts.... 👎

[@la_old_salt2241]

They were joking after all...