I’m famous! Haha. Glad my pics could help with this question. I will say to those women wanting to go the men’s length kilt as I do, I have never had any negative feedback when I wear mine. I will dress it up and dress it down for more casual day to day tasks (what the pic in the vid show me wearing a t shirt). All I’ve ever gotten were compliments so I say go for it! Kilt on sisters!
Tegan Lewis I never realised there was a feminine version of the Kilt. But it’s weird that long kilts are for women and short for men. Yet skirts come in all shapes and sizes. And is women wearing kilts a modern thing? Just can’t imagine women wearing them years ago.
I’m female, but like many women, I don’t want to be restricted to wearing ‘proper’ woman’s fashion. We fought to wear pants because they’re functional and equalizing. I personally want to wear a great kilt because it’s functional. I could picture myself camping and using one for many moments and occasions.
You look SO GOOD sporting kilts! We need more women like you and me sporting kilts! How would you deal with negative comments, though, since some people oppose to women wearing kilts?
I know a tall Scottish woman and I've told her if get married she has to wear a kilt and she said as long as she's got something under it she's OK with that
I had a kilt made by you guys in 2015 for my own wedding. I had it made as a traditional "man's" kilt. I don't wear dresses/skirts. I won't wear shorter shorts and I'm not "matriarch" material. I have actually also worn the kilt at a friend's wedding ceremony as the minister per their request. My only regret is not having the jacket custom-made by you guys at USA Kilts. That is something I plan on correcting in the near future. May even make the trip to see you in person to address some of the odd body share issues I need to address when having it made.
I used to know a Scottish woman and she's big into dresses and with her being the only Scottish person I knew at the time I asked her if I ever got married would she be OK if she was the guest in the kilt tuxedo, and she said yes because women actually wear them it's just they're excused from the "true scotsman" rule
Great channel guys 👍 I am a Japanese girl who has lived in Scotland for years now. I was planning to marry my girlfriend but that is on hold due to pesky coronavirus. We had both planned to get married in male kilts in the Hebridean Storm tartan, so nothing wrong with women in male kilts. Its personal preference as you say. If you are a skirts and dress kind of girl, then maybe a female kilt is for you. If you are more jeans and tshirt like us, then maybe a male kilt. No-one would judge you, certainly not here in Scotland. Keep up the great content and keep being great ambassadors. Stay safe. Slainte mhath and kanpai
@Wyatt Michael Productions So a male wearing female clothing "doesn't look right"? Take your transphobic elsewhere! And don't even begin to assume what Japanese people think. I am happy to say that Japanese people are a little more accepting than you, or at least have the human decency to let people do what makes them happy. Utterly appalling comment!
@@DoctorAkikoFukuwara Well I'm a traditionalist when it comes to kilts, and traditionally and historically only men have worn kilts. It's history, like it or not.
@Wyatt Michael Productions What are you on about? The traditional kilt, the long plaid fabric that was wrapped around the body was a unisex garment and worn by both men and women. When you say a "traditional" kilt, you mean the romantic re imagining of the kilt we see today. Nothing "traditional" about that, it was a romantic invention so royals and aristocracy could parade around the Highlands all done up like a ploughman's lunch. Traditionally the true kilt was a unisex and utilitarian garment so yes, woman can wear the kilt because they always have done.
@@DoctorAkikoFukuwara I don't know who told you that, but that is historically inaccurate. Women wore a tartan dress called an Earasaid that was ankle length, but never the breacan an feileadh, which was worn by Scottish highland men and boys starting in the late 16th century, and eventually became a military standard. I hope I don't come off as being abrasive (I know it can be difficult to convey thoughts properly online), but historically this was only worn by men, and the scholarly sources support this. The Earasaid was a feminine garment of tartan cloth, but it was not a kilt.
@@nokoolaid sure,in fact, i approve men wearing kilts, and women too, they could do worse things than that, we do this for our love of cultural heritage
A surprisingly short period of time has passed since women were still being shouted at (reprimanded, fired etc. etc) for wearing trousers. Do we need all that again for kilts? If it looks good, and a woman is happy in her kilt, then definitely: go for it.
I have actually read in an old Scottish Clans and their tartans book years ago that , the kilt should never be worn by ladies, as it is not made to flatter the female form. Thanks for the enquiry.
I truly believe we need to get out of the mindset of gender when it comes to clothes. I know on chilly days I love to have my great kilt below my knees. Just the 3 inches or so makes a lot of difference for warmth.
Being Scottish, I have learned that you do whatever the heck you want! Wear the kilt respectfully and with Pride!! 🏴❤️ take pride in your heritage!!
If you are a follower of historical accuracy or tradition, it’s gonna be a no on this. However, Scots are a pretty easy going bunch. We have our own thoughts on this, but would probably never say anything of it unless asked.
@@wyattmichaelproductions Many women in Scotland wear kilts. kilts were never just for men. Both Women and men have always made it clear that anyone can wear them. IF you wear it with honor and pride of your heritage you’re all good. No hate but we live in the 21st Century and everyday we are breaking the gender roles (: Alba gu brath and latha math leat 🏴❤️
Well historically, kilts were just for men, that’s just a historical fact. In modern times, there are certain occasions where certain tartan skirts are worn by women, but that’s really all. Kilts were and always will be a masculine garment.
@@celestialhand8544 I already said, historically they are masculine garments. Personal views on the concept of masculinity and femininity really are irrelevant. Historically, culturally, traditionally, kilts are masculine. I care only for historical accuracy, not modern opinions or interpretations. If you choose to view them in this manner, it really isn't any of my business. History, however, must be preserved and protected in an accurate manner.
I know a Scotswoman and I've asked her to wear a kilt if I get married and she said even though it's a male outfit she doesn't mind cause it will look smart
We discuss more about the length thant about the presence of the sporran, which imo is the only details that makes the outfit definitely masculine. As you said, length choice varies with the culture and the age of the wearer, and nothing looks odd as long as the whole appearance is coherent.
Why? I am seriously interested to know why you feel that the belt and sporran, both of which serve a practical function should be limited to males, given that females have the same need for the function each meets. The moreso as you have no objection to females wearing a sgian dubh in their hose.Always interested to learn.
I know im late to the party here. But as a scot myself, if you wanna wear a kilt wear a kilt. Nobody here gets offended. In the pipeband community, we all wear kilts the same way. So thats definitely normalised women wearing a “mans” kilt. Atleast in he band world. Short answer, are you a woman and want to wear a “mans” kilt? do it. i attend the world pipeband championships here in Glasgow EVERY year, and seeing women wearing kilts like the guys, being in full band uniform, personally i find it attractive, and again personally, it looks REALLY good!
Exactly!! female pipers tend to wear the same length as males in a pipe band, seen it loads. The piper at my brother’s wedding was a woman and wore the ‘male’ length kilt. Obviously no one cared because… why would they?
I'm English and the only Scottish woman I know is 5'10 with long legs and I said to her if I got married I want her to wear a kilt for the wedding and she accepted as she said women actually wear kilts at weddings
@@sambrownbridge7917 they do indeed, it is more of a rare occurrence compared to men, but they do wear them! Sporran and all! Because how else are we supposed to carry our phones and wallets! And personally the best thing about kilts, is that ANYONE can wear one, regardless of height and weight.
that’s good to know. I’m a nonbinary person (so not a man nor a woman) and was kinda confused where to start. What i’ve gathered is that if i’m feeling more masculine, wear a masc kilt. If i’m more feminine, the wear a femme kilt. And this changes for me often
I don't mean this in an abrasive way at all, but please understand that just because the kilt does not have pant legs, does not in any way mean it is intended to be gender neutral or effeminate in any way. The kilt is intended to be masculine. This is the tradition, and if you have respect for the history and tradition, you should agree with this. Also understand that wearing kilts is a long standing tradition of the Scotts (and Irish) that hearkens back to the days of wearing colors to represent one's family Clan, which evokes the ancient spirit of the close knit family Clan. At certain points in history, people could be killed for wearing tartan, playing bagpipes, or speaking Gaelic. The name of my family Clan was at one point outlawed, and the consequences for identifying as a MacGregor was a matter of life and death. The kilt carries deep and ancient symbolism, such concepts being honored and preserved are honor, loyalty, bravery, chivalry, family, and justice. Keep in mind, you should never wear the colors of any Clan if you are not of Scottish lineage/heritage, that is essentially thumbing your nose at the Clans and their ancestors. I personally believe people with no Scottish or Celtic blood should not wear kilts (a traditionalist view), but people are free to do as they please and I am free to disagree with them. You also should not wear the colors of a Clan that is not yours unless you have been given specific permission by a Clan leader. So, if you choose to wear a kilt, remember that you are saying that you are willing to honor all of that history.
@@wyattmichaelproductions It's clothing. Being worn by a woman or non-binary person does not devalue the culture. Plenty of Ivy League schools were intended to be attended by men. Do people of other genders attending them devalue the history? Also, your thing about only wearing certain tartans is hogwash. Even in Scotland, most people won't bat an eye at a Munro wearing the Gunn tartan.
Scottish, Welsh and Irish kilt makers all make ladies kilts. Enough said. Although I think typically they are worn slightly below the knee, like the 1950s skirt fashions. But you can commision any length
In any shop or online Kiltmaker, I have NEVER seen pictures of women wearing Kilts...there are none that's why. Women aren't meant to wear Kilts...it doesn't mean they don't, but you wouldn't see an Englishwoman wearing a bowler hat for exactly the same reasons.
@@lisapugh5015 I’m Scottish and I’ve been to plenty Highland games. Only bagpipe championships see women in kilts. And I’m talking about historically. Women wearing kilts is a new “fad” relatively speaking. Bear in mind many of our houses in Scotland are older than the US constitution, our history goes back further than many realise.
@@lisapugh5015 look up “Earasaid” it’s NOT a kilt. Women in Scotland started wearing clan tartan as late as the 1800’s and it was skirts or Earasaid, never Kilts.
It's past time for men to wear kilts in their daily lives, they are very elegant and comfortable, how many years have men lost by not adopting this garment in their wardrobe.
Sure, but it's not likely to fit right. Better that she wear her own kilt. It's like Eddie Izzard. He doesn't wear women's dresses. He wears his own dresses. ;-)
Well women Highland Dancers wear them as standard. It's maybe less fashionable now but they also used to be popular for women in Scotland. There's no difference between a woman's kilt and a man's although most women prefer a 5-yard (half pleats) to an 8- yard (full pleat) because the 5 is lighter. I notice women also wear a lower waist than men and the seaming is different because, well, girls have shape. But basically a kilt is a kilt.
If I AM brave enough to be a female kilt wearer and wear my kilt in public, how would I deal with criticism? There are some people out there who think women shouldn’t wear kilts and now I’m losing confidence to wear my kilt anywhere.
Also, if you do decide to answer (please do!), I am more worried about breaking important traditions and offending others than I am of people flat out giveing THEIR opinion.
If you want to gain some kilt-confidence, head over to our Facebook group Kilts & Culture! You'll be amongst fellow kilt wearers who can give you advice on the subject and how they deal with criticisms themselves!
Better quality fabric and construction perhaps? A garment that will last a lifetime? Feeling more "at home" in a man's kilt vs a woman's? At least that is important to me.
There is no such thing as a woman's Kilt...and if someone out there makes such a garment, they are doing it for political reasons of "inclusiveness" Skirts are for women, Kilts are for men. It's really that simple.
I wear my father’s kilt. To honor him and the love of my heritage that he taught me growing up. I could buy a ladies kilted skirt, but it wouldn’t be the same to me.
You say that in America that you are more lax on the "rules" well gentlemen that may be because it is NOT your traditions and we are more attached to them. There are, and I'm sure that you arevaware of this, many clans that have a tartan designed specifically for women and so there are female tartans available, they need to consult Scottish sources.
@@colinp2238 So wearing a plaid with my clans tartan wouldn't be representing tradition because I'm a woman. Got it. The man with no Scottish blood who wears it to do survival videos and get views is better representing tradition than I am. Cuz he's a man. Got that too.
i recently blocked 2 jerk on facebook on a kilt group they was wost than kilt police they claim that only kitl from scotland with legit tartan ect was a kilt the rest is just a skirt utlity kilt is a skirt ect i answer them they proceeded to insult me more i blocked them
This is a slippery slope. I feel that we create things like this by trying to be excessively inclusive. We act as if a very small minority is the majority, which in turn, creates something out of nothing. Can a woman wear a man's kilt? Well, they aren't going to spontaneously combust from simply donning the garment. That being said, IMO, every time I have seen it done (more than you may think), it looks sloppy. Women, in general, are built differently. My opinion is that women have a more appealing figure, why would you want to cover that up with a male's garment? There are things in this world that are vanishing, and quickly, it's called "femininity" and "masculinity" and they are losing out to something less natural called "Androgininity" . Women are told that feminism is to become more masculine. What happened to celebrating true feminine qualities? Put simply, do what you want, break tradition if that is your thing. But when people don't like it, respect that, just as I respect your right to be as unapologetically different. I won't shove my beliefs and nostalgia for select traditions down your throat, and I expect equal treatment. We can speak about our beliefs, but we must respect that others have differing opinions. We need to put our differences aside and truly work on coming together instead of dividing. Because THAT is what it means to be American, Scottish, etc. We have seen the fruition of History. Hindsight is 20/20. Lets try to look to the future with that in mind and we may truly create a place better than anyone ever imagined. But we cannot do it alone. We need everyone to stand up for each other, even when you both don't agree with everything. It hasn't changed so much since feudal times, really. The powers that be are still playing the people against each other. This time on a Global stage. We need to realize this and act accordingly. Be weary when you see one side demonizing the other. That is the oldest tactic in the book. Freedom isn't free. And I'd bet that if you were to ask the people who lived only a few generations back, they'd say that we (Americans) aren't as free as we like to believe. It will only get worse and worse until we finally realize that, no matter the color of your skin, gender, background, etc. Our differences are minuscule compared to the shared DNA that every human has. I love you all and wish you the best. May your life be filled with prosperity and hope for a better future. We can achieve it WITHOUT killing each other.
Oh those pleats and most women's backsides. One has to be relatively slender to carry off a kilt -- without looking like a cow (boy-oh-boy am I going to catch some flack for that statement!) I remember a time when bias-cut, A-line skirts were popular in tartan (or tartan-like) fabric. I have also seen some women's (Pendleton Mills) suits in plaid with a matching jacket (not one that looks like a man's suit jacket) for women's business wear Of course, I have been retired for almost two decades; so styles probably have change.
Fair point to me because it’s the same way for me with shorts... carpenter shorts make me feel wired due to where it hits my knees. LOL! If past my knee I’m cool in Capri length or above the knee feminine so, I get it. Still the same, I’d ask you guys, I’d check sites or people... but hey, women’s skirt is like the kilt anyway. 🥰👍🏼🤷🏼♀️
4 years late. i am a lefty guy who wears a few long knee length womens kilts. even playing music and sports; hockey, hurling, curling, lacrosse, futbol, rugby, martial arts, highland sports and GAA football. Most womens fashions, evolved from mens fashion. Cheers
I’m famous! Haha. Glad my pics could help with this question. I will say to those women wanting to go the men’s length kilt as I do, I have never had any negative feedback when I wear mine. I will dress it up and dress it down for more casual day to day tasks (what the pic in the vid show me wearing a t shirt). All I’ve ever gotten were compliments so I say go for it! Kilt on sisters!
Tegan Lewis I never realised there was a feminine version of the Kilt.
But it’s weird that long kilts are for women and short for men.
Yet skirts come in all shapes and sizes.
And is women wearing kilts a modern thing?
Just can’t imagine women wearing them years ago.
I know a scottish woman that agreed to wear a man's kilt if I married however she said she's not going commando cause not male
I’m female, but like many women, I don’t want to be restricted to wearing ‘proper’ woman’s fashion. We fought to wear pants because they’re functional and equalizing. I personally want to wear a great kilt because it’s functional. I could picture myself camping and using one for many moments and occasions.
You look SO GOOD sporting kilts! We need more women like you and me sporting kilts! How would you deal with negative comments, though, since some people oppose to women wearing kilts?
Absolutely!
My best-woman at my wedding wore the same outfit as the rest of my best men! I had a perfect set of 4 in my groom party!
I know a tall Scottish woman and I've told her if get married she has to wear a kilt and she said as long as she's got something under it she's OK with that
I had a kilt made by you guys in 2015 for my own wedding. I had it made as a traditional "man's" kilt. I don't wear dresses/skirts. I won't wear shorter shorts and I'm not "matriarch" material. I have actually also worn the kilt at a friend's wedding ceremony as the minister per their request. My only regret is not having the jacket custom-made by you guys at USA Kilts. That is something I plan on correcting in the near future. May even make the trip to see you in person to address some of the odd body share issues I need to address when having it made.
I used to know a Scottish woman and she's big into dresses and with her being the only Scottish person I knew at the time I asked her if I ever got married would she be OK if she was the guest in the kilt tuxedo, and she said yes because women actually wear them it's just they're excused from the "true scotsman" rule
Great channel guys 👍
I am a Japanese girl who has lived in Scotland for years now.
I was planning to marry my girlfriend but that is on hold due to pesky coronavirus.
We had both planned to get married in male kilts in the Hebridean Storm tartan, so nothing wrong with women in male kilts.
Its personal preference as you say. If you are a skirts and dress kind of girl, then maybe a female kilt is for you. If you are more jeans and tshirt like us, then maybe a male kilt.
No-one would judge you, certainly not here in Scotland.
Keep up the great content and keep being great ambassadors.
Stay safe.
Slainte mhath and kanpai
What if a Scottish man traveled to Japan and decided to wear a women's Furisode? It simply wouldn't look right at all. The same applies to the kilt.
@Wyatt Michael Productions
So a male wearing female clothing "doesn't look right"?
Take your transphobic elsewhere!
And don't even begin to assume what Japanese people think.
I am happy to say that Japanese people are a little more accepting than you, or at least have the human decency to let people do what makes them happy.
Utterly appalling comment!
@@DoctorAkikoFukuwara Well I'm a traditionalist when it comes to kilts, and traditionally and historically only men have worn kilts. It's history, like it or not.
@Wyatt Michael Productions
What are you on about?
The traditional kilt, the long plaid fabric that was wrapped around the body was a unisex garment and worn by both men and women.
When you say a "traditional" kilt, you mean the romantic re imagining of the kilt we see today.
Nothing "traditional" about that, it was a romantic invention so royals and aristocracy could parade around the Highlands all done up like a ploughman's lunch.
Traditionally the true kilt was a unisex and utilitarian garment so yes, woman can wear the kilt because they always have done.
@@DoctorAkikoFukuwara I don't know who told you that, but that is historically inaccurate. Women wore a tartan dress called an Earasaid that was ankle length, but never the breacan an feileadh, which was worn by Scottish highland men and boys starting in the late 16th century, and eventually became a military standard. I hope I don't come off as being abrasive (I know it can be difficult to convey thoughts properly online), but historically this was only worn by men, and the scholarly sources support this. The Earasaid was a feminine garment of tartan cloth, but it was not a kilt.
I have a Scottish made kilt in my SHAW tartan. I wear it 2 inches below my knee...because I am 67 years old!😄
In Tennessee in the 60’s, girls wore knee length kilts all the time. No sporrans, or other accessories- just coordinating knee socks and sweaters
People can do what they want. It's not like you're going to get arrested.
yeah,but it depends,you can get arrested for doing a crime.
@@maximilianolimamoreira5002 And in this case it's not a crime...
@@nokoolaid sure,in fact, i approve men wearing kilts, and women too, they could do worse things than that, we do this for our love of cultural heritage
The only crime I can imagine is a man wearing a kilt with his legs spread and his goose eggs hanging out
A surprisingly short period of time has passed since women were still being shouted at (reprimanded, fired etc. etc) for wearing trousers. Do we need all that again for kilts? If it looks good, and a woman is happy in her kilt, then definitely: go for it.
Classy comments! Thank you for good advice!
I have actually read in an old Scottish Clans and their tartans book years ago that , the kilt should never be worn by ladies, as it is not made to flatter the female form. Thanks for the enquiry.
This is true.
To be honest the kilt does not flatter the male form.But of course that was not its purpose.
I truly believe we need to get out of the mindset of gender when it comes to clothes. I know on chilly days I love to have my great kilt below my knees. Just the 3 inches or so makes a lot of difference for warmth.
Being Scottish, I have learned that you do whatever the heck you want! Wear the kilt respectfully and with Pride!! 🏴❤️ take pride in your heritage!!
If you are a follower of historical accuracy or tradition, it’s gonna be a no on this. However, Scots are a pretty easy going bunch. We have our own thoughts on this, but would probably never say anything of it unless asked.
@@wyattmichaelproductions Many women in Scotland wear kilts. kilts were never just for men. Both Women and men have always made it clear that anyone can wear them. IF you wear it with honor and pride of your heritage you’re all good. No hate but we live in the 21st Century and everyday we are breaking the gender roles (: Alba gu brath and latha math leat 🏴❤️
Well historically, kilts were just for men, that’s just a historical fact. In modern times, there are certain occasions where certain tartan skirts are worn by women, but that’s really all. Kilts were and always will be a masculine garment.
@@wyattmichaelproductions Why? Just cuz someone said so? Cuz it looks like a skirt to me. Are those masculine as well?
@@celestialhand8544 I already said, historically they are masculine garments. Personal views on the concept of masculinity and femininity really are irrelevant. Historically, culturally, traditionally, kilts are masculine. I care only for historical accuracy, not modern opinions or interpretations. If you choose to view them in this manner, it really isn't any of my business. History, however, must be preserved and protected in an accurate manner.
In Canada, all members (men or women) of Scottish regiments were the same uniforms including kilts :) oh, and wear it to knee
I know a Scotswoman and I've asked her to wear a kilt if I get married and she said even though it's a male outfit she doesn't mind cause it will look smart
We discuss more about the length thant about the presence of the sporran, which imo is the only details that makes the outfit definitely masculine. As you said, length choice varies with the culture and the age of the wearer, and nothing looks odd as long as the whole appearance is coherent.
As a Scot i don`t mind a woman wearing a tartan kilt or skirt, but not the belt or sporn.
Why? I am seriously interested to know why you feel that the belt and sporran, both of which serve a practical function should be limited to males, given that females have the same need for the function each meets. The moreso as you have no objection to females wearing a sgian dubh in their hose.Always interested to learn.
I know im late to the party here. But as a scot myself, if you wanna wear a kilt wear a kilt. Nobody here gets offended. In the pipeband community, we all wear kilts the same way. So thats definitely normalised women wearing a “mans” kilt. Atleast in he band world. Short answer, are you a woman and want to wear a “mans” kilt? do it. i attend the world pipeband championships here in Glasgow EVERY year, and seeing women wearing kilts like the guys, being in full band uniform, personally i find it attractive, and again personally, it looks REALLY good!
Exactly!!
female pipers tend to wear the same length as males in a pipe band, seen it loads. The piper at my brother’s wedding was a woman and wore the ‘male’ length kilt. Obviously no one cared because… why would they?
I'm English and the only Scottish woman I know is 5'10 with long legs and I said to her if I got married I want her to wear a kilt for the wedding and she accepted as she said women actually wear kilts at weddings
@@sambrownbridge7917 they do indeed, it is more of a rare occurrence compared to men, but they do wear them! Sporran and all! Because how else are we supposed to carry our phones and wallets! And personally the best thing about kilts, is that ANYONE can wear one, regardless of height and weight.
that’s good to know. I’m a nonbinary person (so not a man nor a woman) and was kinda confused where to start. What i’ve gathered is that if i’m feeling more masculine, wear a masc kilt. If i’m more feminine, the wear a femme kilt. And this changes for me often
I know this is an old comment, but it's great to meet another non-binary kilt-wearer! Love the idea you shared.
I don't mean this in an abrasive way at all, but please understand that just because the kilt does not have pant legs, does not in any way mean it is intended to be gender neutral or effeminate in any way. The kilt is intended to be masculine. This is the tradition, and if you have respect for the history and tradition, you should agree with this. Also understand that wearing kilts is a long standing tradition of the Scotts (and Irish) that hearkens back to the days of wearing colors to represent one's family Clan, which evokes the ancient spirit of the close knit family Clan. At certain points in history, people could be killed for wearing tartan, playing bagpipes, or speaking Gaelic. The name of my family Clan was at one point outlawed, and the consequences for identifying as a MacGregor was a matter of life and death.
The kilt carries deep and ancient symbolism, such concepts being honored and preserved are honor, loyalty, bravery, chivalry, family, and justice. Keep in mind, you should never wear the colors of any Clan if you are not of Scottish lineage/heritage, that is essentially thumbing your nose at the Clans and their ancestors. I personally believe people with no Scottish or Celtic blood should not wear kilts (a traditionalist view), but people are free to do as they please and I am free to disagree with them. You also should not wear the colors of a Clan that is not yours unless you have been given specific permission by a Clan leader. So, if you choose to wear a kilt, remember that you are saying that you are willing to honor all of that history.
@@wyattmichaelproductions It's clothing. Being worn by a woman or non-binary person does not devalue the culture. Plenty of Ivy League schools were intended to be attended by men. Do people of other genders attending them devalue the history?
Also, your thing about only wearing certain tartans is hogwash. Even in Scotland, most people won't bat an eye at a Munro wearing the Gunn tartan.
@@ThornForTheWynn Well of course you 'can', but I'm more talking about 'should' you.
@@wyattmichaelproductions I never said the word "can." I think it's all perfectly fine.
Scottish, Welsh and Irish kilt makers all make ladies kilts. Enough said.
Although I think typically they are worn slightly below the knee, like the 1950s skirt fashions. But you can commision any length
In any shop or online Kiltmaker, I have NEVER seen pictures of women wearing Kilts...there are none that's why. Women aren't meant to wear Kilts...it doesn't mean they don't, but you wouldn't see an Englishwoman wearing a bowler hat for exactly the same reasons.
@@Azimuth47 go to a highland game. There's plenty of women that wear them.
@@lisapugh5015 I’m Scottish and I’ve been to plenty Highland games. Only bagpipe championships see women in kilts. And I’m talking about historically. Women wearing kilts is a new “fad” relatively speaking. Bear in mind many of our houses in Scotland are older than the US constitution, our history goes back further than many realise.
@@lisapugh5015 look up “Earasaid” it’s NOT a kilt. Women in Scotland started wearing clan tartan as late as the 1800’s and it was skirts or Earasaid, never Kilts.
I’m a woman who wears a féilleadh mór and a sporan every day :)
It's past time for men to wear kilts in their daily lives, they are very elegant and comfortable, how many years have men lost by not adopting this garment in their wardrobe.
Technically no different that wearing men’s trousers! Do what you want! Just be ready to tell ‘em to mind their own business or explain if you wish.
Sure, but it's not likely to fit right. Better that she wear her own kilt. It's like Eddie Izzard. He doesn't wear women's dresses. He wears his own dresses. ;-)
They just need it custom-made for them by USA Kilts. It fits perfectly!
Well women Highland Dancers wear them as standard. It's maybe less fashionable now but they also used to be popular for women in Scotland. There's no difference between a woman's kilt and a man's although most women prefer a 5-yard (half pleats) to an 8- yard (full pleat) because the 5 is lighter. I notice women also wear a lower waist than men and the seaming is different because, well, girls have shape. But basically a kilt is a kilt.
So how is a women's dancing kilt different?
If I AM brave enough to be a female kilt wearer and wear my kilt in public, how would I deal with criticism? There are some people out there who think women shouldn’t wear kilts and now I’m losing confidence to wear my kilt anywhere.
Also, if you do decide to answer (please do!), I am more worried about breaking important traditions and offending others than I am of people flat out giveing THEIR opinion.
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Women's kilts are a lot cheaper usually. So why pay the higher price, to wear a mans kilt?
Better quality fabric and construction perhaps? A garment that will last a lifetime? Feeling more "at home" in a man's kilt vs a woman's? At least that is important to me.
Because the mini kilts show your entire backside and are too short.
There is no such thing as a woman's Kilt...and if someone out there makes such a garment, they are doing it for political reasons of "inclusiveness" Skirts are for women, Kilts are for men. It's really that simple.
I wear my father’s kilt. To honor him and the love of my heritage that he taught me growing up. I could buy a ladies kilted skirt, but it wouldn’t be the same to me.
You say that in America that you are more lax on the "rules" well gentlemen that may be because it is NOT your traditions and we are more attached to them. There are, and I'm sure that you arevaware of this, many clans that have a tartan designed specifically for women and so there are female tartans available, they need to consult Scottish sources.
I would have to say I mostly agree with you. It’s not an anything goes type thing, tradition is tradition.
@@wyattmichaelproductions That's if you want it to represent tradition but for many it's just a fad.
@@wyattmichaelproductions Yes I understand but we have to live and let live.
@@colinp2238 So wearing a plaid with my clans tartan wouldn't be representing tradition because I'm a woman. Got it. The man with no Scottish blood who wears it to do survival videos and get views is better representing tradition than I am. Cuz he's a man. Got that too.
@@celestialhand8544 Typical knee jerk reaction, The clans make tartan specially for women.
whatever they want, now for the awkward opposite question...can a man wear a kilted skirt?😁😆
i recently blocked 2 jerk on facebook on a kilt group they was wost than kilt police they claim that only kitl from scotland with legit tartan ect was a kilt the rest is just a skirt utlity kilt is a skirt ect i answer them they proceeded to insult me more i blocked them
This is a slippery slope. I feel that we create things like this by trying to be excessively inclusive. We act as if a very small minority is the majority, which in turn, creates something out of nothing. Can a woman wear a man's kilt? Well, they aren't going to spontaneously combust from simply donning the garment. That being said, IMO, every time I have seen it done (more than you may think), it looks sloppy. Women, in general, are built differently. My opinion is that women have a more appealing figure, why would you want to cover that up with a male's garment? There are things in this world that are vanishing, and quickly, it's called "femininity" and "masculinity" and they are losing out to something less natural called "Androgininity" . Women are told that feminism is to become more masculine. What happened to celebrating true feminine qualities?
Put simply, do what you want, break tradition if that is your thing. But when people don't like it, respect that, just as I respect your right to be as unapologetically different. I won't shove my beliefs and nostalgia for select traditions down your throat, and I expect equal treatment. We can speak about our beliefs, but we must respect that others have differing opinions. We need to put our differences aside and truly work on coming together instead of dividing. Because THAT is what it means to be American, Scottish, etc. We have seen the fruition of History. Hindsight is 20/20. Lets try to look to the future with that in mind and we may truly create a place better than anyone ever imagined. But we cannot do it alone. We need everyone to stand up for each other, even when you both don't agree with everything. It hasn't changed so much since feudal times, really. The powers that be are still playing the people against each other. This time on a Global stage. We need to realize this and act accordingly. Be weary when you see one side demonizing the other. That is the oldest tactic in the book. Freedom isn't free. And I'd bet that if you were to ask the people who lived only a few generations back, they'd say that we (Americans) aren't as free as we like to believe. It will only get worse and worse until we finally realize that, no matter the color of your skin, gender, background, etc. Our differences are minuscule compared to the shared DNA that every human has. I love you all and wish you the best. May your life be filled with prosperity and hope for a better future. We can achieve it WITHOUT killing each other.
A-f*ckin-men
Somehow a “man’s” kilt just doesn’t look right on a woman. At least to me
It's called, cross dressing.
It's literally a piece of cloth... nothing more.
Oh those pleats and most women's backsides. One has to be relatively slender to carry off a kilt -- without looking like a cow
(boy-oh-boy am I going to catch some flack for that statement!)
I remember a time when bias-cut, A-line skirts were popular in tartan (or tartan-like) fabric. I have also seen some women's
(Pendleton Mills) suits in plaid with a matching jacket (not one that looks like a man's suit jacket) for women's business wear
Of course, I have been retired for almost two decades; so styles probably have change.
Fair point to me because it’s the same way for me with shorts... carpenter shorts make me feel wired due to where it hits my knees. LOL! If past my knee I’m cool in Capri length or above the knee feminine so, I get it. Still the same, I’d ask you guys, I’d check sites or people... but hey, women’s skirt is like the kilt anyway. 🥰👍🏼🤷🏼♀️
Royal precedent, Princess Anne has worn a male style kilt with the buckles on the right.
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo😡😡😡😡😡😤
Wide load, move aside, wide load coming through.
Nope.
No. Easy answer, moving on.
4 years late. i am a lefty guy who wears a few long knee length womens kilts. even playing music and sports; hockey, hurling, curling, lacrosse, futbol, rugby, martial arts, highland sports and GAA football. Most womens fashions, evolved from mens fashion. Cheers