Quote by MissyLuvsYa
Looks great on a good looking Scottish man, but if he's not Scottish its a skirt.
Quote by Iain69
I know this is one for the girls but as someone who wears the kilt from time to time, I hope I can get away with it.
Thank you for pointing out the skirt / kilt differentiation MissyLuvsYa: Crazy Diamond: please note: I am (as you know) Scottish, therefore it's a Kilt I'm wearing in my Avatar, not a skirt! I've already warned what might happen after your cheeky comment on this last night (I know your're kidding, but your cheek may result in stinging cheeks!)
I wear the kilt as formal wear with a jacket, brogues and sporran: instead of a dinner jacket or at weddings. Sometimes I wear it informally: as I did on Hogmanay: with boots and a Braveheart shirt, or tee shirt. It does tend to suit bigger built guys: someone skinny in a kilt generally doesn't look good.
To shed some light on the "True Scotsman" conundrum: I never wear underwear with a kilt and I would say at least 50% of Scotsmen are the same. It get's very hot under the kilt and the outfit is a bit cumbersome when worn with a sporran, belt and dress shirt. It's much more comfortable to go Commando and makes going to the toilet (or other opportunity where the wedding tackle is required... I should be so lucky..) much easier.
It's rare fo a scottish woman to investigate what's under the kilt of a man they don't know. I have been to a couple of functions in England (a long time ago) and later in the evening, with the benefit of much alcohol, I've had many womens hand up my kilt. Most of them were quite surprised to find that I was a true Scotsman and quickly removed their hands! My first Lush Story "John The True Scotsman" is loosely based on a true event wearing the kilt (although things didn't turn out quite as well as in the story).
Clum: to answer your question on which tartan to choose: traditionally you should wear you Clan tartan. A quick internet search should let you link your surname (or alternatively your mothers maiden name) to a clan. There are often variants on a given tartan (eg Dress Mckenzie, Hunting McKenzie etc). Some more modern tartans not linked to any clan). It's nice to have a tartan which has the Clan link, but if not, choose one you like.
Sorry this has turned into war & peace, hope it's of interest.
Quote by Mazza
Anyone who knows me, knows that I love a man in a kilt... It's definitely a weak spot of mine, there's something so sexy about lifting it a little and running your hand up his hairy thigh until you reach... Nothing quite as much of a turn on as finding a lovely big erection under his kilt...
(even little skinny guys can look good in a kilt)
Quote by crazydiamond
Where the fuck is "scottish guy" ??? Remember the one we kept re posting on our walls??? Ahhh god he was the bestest. xx I searched but could not trace that treasure!!
Quote by clum
Really? The Scottish accent is horrendous. My people should not be allowed on television or radio.
Quote by Iain69
Clum: can you really say after listening to one of Mazzas Audios that "The Scottish accent is horrible" ? Surely that's too much of a generalisation.
The Scottish Accent varies hugely: the Prim and Proper Edinburgh Folk speak quite differently to Glaswegians even theough they are only 50 miles apart. Then we've got the Dundonian screech, the "Fit Likers" from Aberdeen and have you ever heard an Invernesian say "My Brothers car's got rubber bumpers"?
Finally: don't tell me you don't like Kirsty Youngs voice?
Quote by clum
Of course, I generalise. As you point out, there are a huge variety of accents spoken in Scotland and some are more pleasing to the ear than others.
In general, when I have heard Scottish people speak on radio or television, especially when juxtaposed with an English or American accent, it really grates on me. They just sound so... common.
My accent is a strange one. I'm from Edinburgh originally but lived in West Lothian for most of my life, which has influences from Glasgow. I spent two years in St Andrews and still travel there every day so I've had to moderate my "Scottishness" considerably for the benefit of all the people there. Now I live in Dundee and definitely pick up wee phrases here and there. It depends who I'm talking to, too.
Quote by clum
Of course, I generalise. As you point out, there are a huge variety of accents spoken in Scotland and some are more pleasing to the ear than others.
In general, when I have heard Scottish people speak on radio or television, especially when juxtaposed with an English or American accent, it really grates on me. They just sound so... common.
My accent is a strange one. I'm from Edinburgh originally but lived in West Lothian for most of my life, which has influences from Glasgow. I spent two years in St Andrews and still travel there every day so I've had to moderate my "Scottishness" considerably for the benefit of all the people there. Now I live in Dundee and definitely pick up wee phrases here and there. It depends who I'm talking to, too.