My Wife Thinks My Kilt Will Get Me in Trouble!

What can you do if your SO dislikes your kilt? We have answered this before and the tactics usually come down to communicating with them about why they feel the way they do. Then finding workarounds.
But this time the stated reason (excuse?) is concerned for the kilt wearer’s wellbeing. Our viewer says his wife is worried that he will be an embarrassment to her in public BUT more so that he is running the risk of getting assaulted by anti-kilt people. How legitimate is this fear?
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[@karlr750]

I've been wearing my kilt to almost all social functions since December 2018, and the idea of someone picking a fight because of my kilt seems almost preposterous. I've worn my kilt at central Texas truck stops, Houston country western bars, street festivals, etc. Frankly, the kilt is at least a likely to *diffuse* a dangerous situation as create one. My wife has complained that now she has to dress up more when we go out (which is a valid complaint). But that's the biggest "risk" we've seen.

[@joevirnig8057]

When I started wearing kilts on a few years ago, my wife wasn't quite sure about it. Within a few months, she loves how it starts conversations everywhere. The only thing she doesn't like about me getting kilted is that it takes me a little longer to get ready, and at times she doesn't want to wait (usually when the dinner bell is ringing).

[@matthewporter1107]

My wife is for the kilt, she finds it sexy, I've worn my utility kilt out once, my daughter and I went to the local Wal-Mart, and we plant on keeping score with the reactions we got, pro vs con. There were only two reactions, one gut kind of side eyed me as he waited to check out online, another was a little kid in a shopping cart who just smiled. Everyone else didn't even notice me, come on people what ami cellophane? Lol You can't live your life on what if, otherwise you won't enjoy life, in this day in age where you can be any gender some how, I don't think it's a issue for wearing g something cultural, and if some asshole has a problem with it, speak to them in a Scottish accent, then they will probably leave you alone,

[@skipfantry5059]

Bubbas gonna bubba - I am kilted full on for 15 years. It's VERY rare but there are bone heads that will pick fights just 'cuz. My SO has zero concern so I am fortunate on that score, but she and I both have seen it go bad. She is no less a fan of my attire despite it. I can usually see such things coming - best diffusion to 'what's with the skirt?' on my part is "Well, if I walk around naked I usually go to jail' o.0

[@MichaelM-gp9eg]

​@@Marmot414great comebacks. I either say, "because I have the legs for it" or "because my 🏀s are to big for pants."

[@timothycook7388]

In the words of bon Jovi, it's my life and it's now or never, and I ain't gunna live forever

[@JR-bj3uf]

My wife is VERY sensitive to unwanted attention. What do I mean by this? She once refused to help me with mic checks at a gig because she was afraid that her voice, booming from the speakers, would cause people to look and stare. I do not often go out in my kilt with her knowing how much she hates drawing attention. I am a piper and I am often in my kilt(s) for various solo functions so this is not an issue.

[@kiltadvocate]

If a man wears a well made kilt in the casual style & manner that the gents at USA Kilts wear them then good experiences will most likely occur … If there is a New World Celts club in your area then applying to join and participate in events should help build confidence for each couple from being around like minded individuals … If one wears a kilt extremely well, then rude remarks would soon turn to admiration or respect … Once one wears the kilt, they will usually be known by many as the guy in a kilt … If one wears it right, they’ll look like a “made man” & any spouse should be proud … With all that said. Being in a relationship & kilted is a case by case basis. Comminication is key.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Thanks guys. When wearing your kilt, you put on your Braveheart😮

[@jasontheflyingfarrierhays]

Nope the opposite will happen, it’s a great conversation starter.

[@scottishhellcat]

Unless you're in "the hood".

[@jasontheflyingfarrierhays]

@@scottishhellcat Scott Adams my Brother 🫡

[@VitalVantage]

I love all you videos! I wish I lived closer so I could come to your store very often!

[@JR-bj3uf]

My daughter and I got dressed up last December and went to the Santa Experience to get pictures with Santa. I was wearing my Prince Charley and my Lamont kilt. I didn't look weird. I looked very dressed up. the only time I was accosted was when people wanted to get a picture with me.

[@MichaelM-gp9eg]

Of one wears it with confidence, the reactions from the public will generally be positive. Will there be the occasional moron? Yes, but they are rare and don't matter anyway.

[@Time_Lord_Council]

My ex (with whom I broke up before I got into kilts) was deeply affected by her boyfriend 13 years ago wearing a leprechaun costume for St Paddy's Day after he said he wouldn't, and to this day, she's still bothered if someone puts top effort into a costume. I have no doubt that she would have a problem with me wearing a kilt on a daily basis if we were still dating.

[@shawncurtis3686]

It would be nice to see the kilt evolve to be as unnoticeable as cargo shorts. Leaving out the traditional accoutrements would be a start in my humble opinion..

[@theologyman]

I have had comments but the conversation usually ends in the person being positive that I am expressing my heritage; this past week I had an interaction with a native Scotsman and we discovered our grandmothers being from the same clan.

[@douglasfrank9323]

I've never had a negative reaction when I've worn my kilt out and about. Perhaps his wife is okay with the kilt in situations where he blends in but is made uncomfortable when the kilt makes him and her stand out from the general population. She may be more introverted then he.

[@carsonwilson4542]

She swiped right on me because I had a kilt on in my profile pictures.

[@akpatriot6398]

Good job Lads. The one think I didn't hear was that maybe try and include your spouse in the selection &purchase of your highland attire. As a chronic tartan wearer &serial kilter, I now find new kilts, jackets, shoes,plaids&ties that she has purchased for me. Shopping, church, hikes or parties, she is happy to see me wear things she gifted me. Just be sure to return the favor with kilt skirts, sashes and such.

[@albatz1377]

That's a fear brought out by nonsense on the internet or her friends asking if shes worried about .... .20 years ago when I was a young man (under 22) yea maybe if you ha e a Mohawk or your in a "skirt" you where probably getting into a fight.(there are many scars on the back of my head that prove that).not saying bad stuff dosnt happen anymore but really if you are a bit weird it's never been a better time to let your "freak flag fly" ..the incidents of random violence because you look a way is rapidly deciding...I wear my kilt from yeard work to the Oprah..I've never (since the past 10ish years) had anything happen..I moved from NY to Ohio and havnt changed anything about my apperince and even in ohio I very rarely get a second look ...the worlds really not terrible..we have come a long way...(still more to do but leaps and bounds better)

[@straycat1674]

You can’t live your life based upon the potential actions of bullies and jerks, the ignorant and ill-informed. Otherwise they will dictate your life in every aspect of it.

[@straycat1674]

You know, I’ve only ever had one , I guess you would call it negative, experience. And this was from a Car full of young kids. Barely old enough to drive I think. I live in LA, I have a high old-school Latino population around me. And even they love it. I had one older Latino guy walk up to me and just go, machismo, very machismo.

[@scottishhellcat]

A young Scotsman in Columbus was killed by a black man who said he killed him because he was wearing a skirt and "talking funny" (didn't recognize a Scottish brogue). Sad thing was, the bastard got off on a technicality. BTW, to your point, the young man just wanted to experience an American bar. Also, our Scottish group had trouble with black football "coaches" in the meeting room next to ours at the library. I informed the instigator that the men in our group might be elderly but they played "real football" (rugby) back in the day and could probably still whoop some butt. I find it interesting that the very folks that scream "equity" and "accept me and my culture" are the ones that don't except other cultures. You know who you are. I was embarrassed at the way my friends were treated in Columbus, Georgia.

[@angrycelt]

Thank you for speaking out on this topic.

[@cfytcf]

You seem really focussed on the race of those involved, when it has no bearing to the story.

[@southeastdesigns2]

Got any links to the murder story? I can't seem to find anything doing a combo of keyword searches. I'm just curious to read more.

[@c123bthunderpig]

Get a leather construction kilt, nobody will notice, seriously.