Okay, I checked the links.
I don’t understand, though. I mean, sure kilts used to be manly attire in Scotland, and are still worn on ceremonial occasions, but...
In the America I grew up in, men wore pants. Only women wore things that were not pants, like dresses or skirts.
I know, I know, a kilt isn’t a skirt. However, it ain’t pants, either, and it bears a striking resemblance to a skirt.
What I’m trying to ask, I guess, without being a jerk about it, is what is the thinking that makes a 21st century American man feel comfortable wearing a kilt as an everyday garment?
Very good question! Most kilt wearers DON'T wear one everyday. For example hiking. Now lots of guys like to hike kilted. But there is that pesky bug thing, LOL! Ticks are NOT fun!
For some work a kilt isn't exactly smart. When working under a car a kilt doesn't help. I do know some guys who have welded in kilts though.
For a lot of office work...no problem.
Now to the question of comfort. The best I can say is try it! There is an incredible difference!
Kinda of like lounging around in a robe.
I wear my kilts several times a month. Mostly around the house but sometimes to work. During the blizzards last year I often shoveled our 80ft walk in a kilt.
I have worn my kilts to lots of places including some rather "rough" places. Even at one of the local watering holes where there have been a lot of bar fights and other problems, I've been left alone and even talked a few into wearing kilts.
Here is a pretty cool link explaining things. www.kiltmen.com
Living where summers often hit a humid 95 to 100 degrees, my late husband who often suffered from chafing in the groin area once complained, “you women are luck you can wear skirts and dresses.” I found a pattern for a loose beach shirt, bought a very light weight denim fabric and made a shirt that went down to his knees. He wore it around the house for years and was very happy for the ventilation. We only had AC in a few rooms.