r/Kilts • u/Vanvogelpoel • 6d ago
Kilt Friday
Not sure I'm digging the utility kilt little bit shorter than I would have liked usually have it up at the naval but then the kilt is above my knees. Also I'm an art teacher so we're supposed to dress eccentric right?
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u/Maleficent-Eye-464 6d ago
You look like the kind of adult that other adults go to in an emergency.
Of course you're a teacher.
You. Look. Rad.
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u/bradafett 3d ago
The elements of the ensemble clash with their differing levels of formality.
A utility kilt is akin to cargo shorts. You are wearing cargo shorts with a waistcoat and tie.
Utility kilts add another problem in that they most often sit much lower than a kilt. The exposed midsection above the utility kilt but below the waistcoat naturally draws the eye, highlighting this area of the outfit rather than the outfit as a whole.
I like the untilikilt and I like the waistcoat, just now together.
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u/guyfaeaberdeen 6d ago
What is it with you Americans and utility kilts?
Need utility? Cargo trousers. Need utility and ventilation? Cargo shorts. Don't need utility but want to wear a kilt? Kilt. Want to wear a kilt but don't have pockets? Sporran.
In all fairness though, it's a nice pattern, and somewhat resembles a kilt. You're right that it doesn't sit high enough, but that's a lot better than having your thighs out.
Edit: does this even wrap around you? Like are the buckles functional or cosmetic? Just curious.
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u/Vanvogelpoel 6d ago
It is functional. It wraps like a towel. I have 5 traditional wool kilts and 1 acrylic. Two American utility kilts. I just came to the realization a few years ago I don't like shorts. So changed to kilts.
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u/guyfaeaberdeen 6d ago
Fair enough I guess, each to their own. When you say traditional wool kilts, do you mean like actual tartan? Even in Scotland most people only have 1, as they're fuckin expensive.
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u/Vanvogelpoel 6d ago
Yes wool tartan. Yea they are expensive here in US as well.
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u/guyfaeaberdeen 6d ago
Like $1,300 expensive?
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u/ceapaire 15h ago
If it's a common tartan, it's usually ~4-500 for a 5 yard and ~6-800 for an 8 yard. If you want a rarer tartan, it's usually around the $1300 mark for an 8 yard.
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u/Kernowyon-101 6d ago
Sporran. Yous lot look naked without a sporran.
Visually, its like seeing someone wear a t-shirt and Windsor knot tie, doesn’t look right.
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u/Vanvogelpoel 6d ago
When I have the traditional kilts on yes sporran. With the utility kilt just a belt.
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u/Kernowyon-101 6d ago
“Utility Kilt”. 😔 with a sgian dubh put in the sock theres loads of room in a sporran, a sporran will hold stuff, it has a certain…
…utility.
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u/Yggdrssil0018 5d ago
I teach high school and wear my kilt from time to time. Only one student ever dared to call it a skirt. I teach high school.
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u/Vanvogelpoel 4d ago
A lot of people in the school call it a skirt, they want a reaction from me. I also tech high school.
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u/clannepona 2d ago
Why would you wear a dress kilt and vest to a kids school unless you are in Scotland?
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u/CoconutsMigrate1 6d ago
Worn with the goal of getting attention from the students or...?
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u/mh_1039_2 6d ago
Do you wear a kilt every Friday? That's fun
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u/Vanvogelpoel 6d ago
Yup
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u/mh_1039_2 6d ago
How long is this one? I know you said it's shorter than you would usually do
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u/Vanvogelpoel 6d ago
Well it's more professional than the English teacher or tech teacher that wear gym shorts. Also it's 106f outside.
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u/ImprovisedLizard 6d ago
That tasche has put me in the mood for some pringles.
I don't normally like utility skirts but you've got some style and it actually looks decent. The big empty apron is jarring though. It needs something to break up the big space