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When is it socially acceptable for a man to wear a kilt?

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When is it socially acceptable for a man to wear a kilt?
Assuming the answer asks in the context of modern Western culture: On any formal occasion.

It is acceptable for a man to wear a kilt on a formal occasion, such as a wedding, christening, funeral, part of a military uniform, etc. provided he has some credible reason for doing so, such as Irish (it is an Irish invention*) or Scottish heritage, membership or service in selected military units [1].

Absent these reasons, wearing a kilt will be seen as a fashion statement at best and would provoke either discomfort or amusement in others at worst.

For myself (no service in the armed forces):

Would I wear a kilt into the office on a random Tuesday? No, but a kilt is not provided for under my company's dress code (I work for a multi-national).
Would I wear a kilt for going to the shops? Yes.
Would I wear a kilt to my wedding? Yes, and I will some day.

* the kilt 'proper' that is, the x-yards of fabric one. The 'skirt' version was invented in the 19th Century [2].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilt
https://scottishkiltshop.com/blog/is-it-offensive-for-non-scots-to-wear-kilts/
https://scottishkiltshop.com/campbell-tartan-kilt.html
 

christopher

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I have a Scouting Kilt that is appropriate for amy Scouting event.
And my younger Boy Scouts love it.
Some of them have bought their own kilt as well now.
 

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I feel, it's ur body, wear what u want.
If people don't like it, that's their problem.

 

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Kilts are awesome. And comfy. I wish I had one. And your work won't let you wear a kilt? Will they let women wear pants? Or skirts? Seems like a perfect opportunity for a discrimination lawsuit. I understand the need to look "professional" and I'm sure that could be held up in court, but if its a formalish looking kilt, why should they have a problem with it?
Don't really litigate this though. There's way too much of that in general.
 

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I think one would want to be quite Scaw-ish to wear a kilt.
 
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