I wore a kilt tonight. Ask me anything.

"Nick Has an Exocet" (nickallain) 01/27/2017 at 18:46 • Filed to: None

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It was okay. Some people pull them off better than others. I bet with the right style, I could look decent. That said, in full dress, it’s kind of limiting. Like the back of a Volkswagen.

There was a work event called Burns night (I’m visiting our Scottish office) and about half of folks were wearing kilts so I joined in. The rental wasnt cheap (about $100) but it’s got a lot of kit - like a Porsche options catalog. Socks, shoes with weird laces, a funny pouch thing, sock flags, fake knife, shirt, vest thing, jacket, and kilt of course. Everything comes in various colors and styles.

I prefer clothes that let me tie my shoes without complication.

gmctavish needs more space > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 19:00

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The pouch is called a sporran

CB > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 19:02

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I have one. It’s pretty great.

Frenchlicker > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 19:04

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I believe the colors historically go with different clans. I guess that can be overlooked.

Nick Has an Exocet > Frenchlicker 01/27/2017 at 19:07

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This is true. But basically no one cares anymore. Says the guy at the rental place.

Nick Has an Exocet > gmctavish needs more space 01/27/2017 at 19:08

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Yeah, I was translating everything into American

CB > Frenchlicker 01/27/2017 at 19:08

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You can usually find rentals for larger families’ tartans. For my dad’s wedding, we rented a kilt with the Scottish national tartan, and I imagine they’d have a few more generic ones. Having one with your own family tartan on it is pretty nice, though.

gmctavish needs more space > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 19:10

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Oh gotcha. I just thought it was a funny word so I’d share it

Frenchlicker > CB 01/27/2017 at 19:17

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I believe part of my family has roots in Scotland(along with Ireland and such), it would be interesting to track down the proper tartan.

Frenchlicker > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 19:18

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Normally I wouldn’t believe a guy trying to rent something but in this case I would assume it more about fashion anymore.

Xyl0c41n3 > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 20:08

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There are ways to tie your shoes while you’re wearing a kilt/skirt without giving anyone a free show. Not even being at all sarcastic here, but ask one of your female coworkers/friends/significant other/sisters to show you how. It’s not that hard, but when you’ve never had to think about it before, it makes sense that you wouldn’t get how to do it.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Nick Has an Exocet 01/27/2017 at 21:45

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Did the breeze feel nice on your plums?

Chinny Raccoon > Frenchlicker 01/28/2017 at 03:02

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Sort of, a lot of the lore around tartan was made up in the 19th century as a form of fashion craze. Early 18th century is generally the earliest examples in the highlands, then became big after a royal visit in the 1820s.

Nick Has an Exocet > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent 01/28/2017 at 14:17

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Kind of nippy. It was 1C outside.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > Nick Has an Exocet 01/29/2017 at 15:45

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You ever find yourself sitting down in front of a mirror and crossing your legs to see what that looks like?

Nick Has an Exocet > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 01/29/2017 at 16:35

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Not that I can remember.