OPtion 7, ( other)
It would mean I could wear a tartan skirt when going out and everybody would think it was some strange brand of kilt.
What if this latest fashion fad really took hold?
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Bernice
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Thanks to all who voted and/or replied. Upon reflection, I think at least in my personal life it would depend on how far out of the closet I am and just how acceptable kilts became. I have a thing for plaid skirts - as anyone who has seen my favorite self-portrait can attest. My favorite tartan is Gorham Dress. Kilts are NOT that hard to make. Three or four yards of woven poly/wool blend plaid is not THAT expensive. I have made three kilts, as well as several pleated skirts. Leg hair is no more of an issue for kilts than for shorts.
For me, part of what I like about unbifurcated clothing is that - well - it is unbifurcated. Do I wear Women's pants? Almost never! Everything else? You bet. So, if kilts (and/or skirts) became genuinely acceptable for men- and perhaps stockings and/or pumps/flats - you bet it would make me more of a fashionable dresser in public. (The makeup, wig, and brassiere might still stay mostly indoors.) But then, I mostly live in the closet these days. Really, even more-so now that many more people in this city know me personally.
I also think - perhaps naievly - that stereotypical public perceptions about clothing might change for the better if skirts were no longer solely for women.
So, I'm one of the mere 4% of us who really rather hope that kilts finally become accepted as everyday wear for men. If/when they do, I'll frequently wear one to work, avocational meetings, etc. (except maybe when the temperature is -10F and the wind is 40 knots from the North! ).
Hugs,
Bernice
For me, part of what I like about unbifurcated clothing is that - well - it is unbifurcated. Do I wear Women's pants? Almost never! Everything else? You bet. So, if kilts (and/or skirts) became genuinely acceptable for men- and perhaps stockings and/or pumps/flats - you bet it would make me more of a fashionable dresser in public. (The makeup, wig, and brassiere might still stay mostly indoors.) But then, I mostly live in the closet these days. Really, even more-so now that many more people in this city know me personally.
I also think - perhaps naievly - that stereotypical public perceptions about clothing might change for the better if skirts were no longer solely for women.
So, I'm one of the mere 4% of us who really rather hope that kilts finally become accepted as everyday wear for men. If/when they do, I'll frequently wear one to work, avocational meetings, etc. (except maybe when the temperature is -10F and the wind is 40 knots from the North! ).
Hugs,
Bernice