A man in a skirt!

[elfs]

Omaha kilt a man once.

So, after many months of trying to convince me, omahas and fallenpegasus finally talked me into getting a Utilikilt. We tried to get one on Friday but the store was closed, so we tried again Saturday morning.

The woman who oversaw my selection was delightful, completely professional, absolutely ready to be One Of Us if that's what it took. She led us through the selection criteria. After showing the various different models, I settled on a black original Utilikilt, which is actually their cheapest model, but she was clearly on the "You're gonna like this, and you're gonna come back to buy a Mocker, Jeans or Survivor model" sales pitch. She regretted not having a belt that she could sell with the kilt.

Right there, on the sales floor, she shielded my body with her own from the streetside view, held the kilt open, and said, "Drop trou." So I did, and she wrapped me in the one I wanted. I eventually picked one a little bit longer, one that covered the knees, and we bought it.

Pretty much after the first ten minutes you kinda forget that you're wearing it. It works just like pants should, it's decent, comfortable, and the pockets are huge. Yeah, it's a pricey bit of boutique clothing, but I don't mind. A couple of months out, if I'm still enjoying it, the saleswoman is probably right that I'll buy another one.

Every kilt comes with a couple of business cards for the store, cards you can give to people who ask you what that is that you're wearing and where they can get one of their own. In a way, wearing a Utilikilt is like owning a Mac: you're a member of an 'in' group that's just widespread enough to be able to perform the secret handshake on a daily basis.

Comments

[doodlesthegreat.livejournal.com]

Nice legs. =};-3

[rapier.livejournal.com]

I'm intrigued! And it looks like a local joint sells them too. I might have to look into that.

[slutdiary.livejournal.com]

Addictive - I have three!

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[elfs.livejournal.com]

The Survivor and Workman's are both loaded with pockets. The woman who sold me mine was wearing a Workman's and she looked pretty darn comfortable in it. Yeah, I was surprised at just how much fabric goes into a pleated skirt, but it is comfortable to wear.

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[halloranelder.livejournal.com]

They're not available in Australia yet, so I'm going to just have to wait. That's probably a "good thing"(tm)!

[elfs.livejournal.com]

I assume for your wallet, not your reputation?

[halloranelder.livejournal.com]

Considering that yesterday I bought myself one of these, I don't think my reputation was ever a consideration. :)

[elfs.livejournal.com]

Very nice, but $370AU? I also looked through the site; should we tell them "Strap-on" is misspelled?

[halloranelder.livejournal.com]

Yes, $370 AUS.

Unfortunately, anything outside of the norms tends to be a lot more expensive than in the US. While we have the population to support these sorts of things, we don't have the population to be able to make this sort of stuff in enough bulk to bring the prices down.

However, that said it's a very good quality garment, so I expect to get many years of wear out of it. That, in my mind, makes the price a hell of a lot more reasonable.

Australians tend to take a rather laid back approach to the English language. We could tell them, and they would probably fix it, but I doubt very much that they really care. :)

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[halloranelder.livejournal.com]

I know, but two problems.

Firstly, postage and handling is expensive, making an already pricey item even more so.

Secondly, I prefer trying of clothes before I buy. Even though they have realistic sizing, I would rather check to make sure the style works before buying.

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[halloranelder.livejournal.com]

A Utilikilt is on the shopping list as I like the concept. However, I'm not sure how well it would go in winter. The wind gets bloody cold here!

And yes, the "Roman Kilt" is for special occasions. Most likely I'm going to wear it for Mardi Gras next year.

[acelightning.livejournal.com]

[spiralsong.livejournal.com]

I {heart} men in kilts. If only I could talk my husbeast into wearing one, my world would be very nearly perfect.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_candide_/]

My hubby bought a Utilikilt several years ago. I think it was the Workman. He doesn't wear it, though. :(

Sarongs are another fun thing to wear. Believe it or not, "sarongs" in the general sense are unisex wear. Just tie one around your waist, guys, and enjoy the freedom. :gryn:

[srmalloy.livejournal.com]

I've worn a 'bath sheet' (i.e., huge towel, enough to wrap around my waist with a good overlap) as a sarong for lounging around the house for years; it's more comfortable than pants.

I got myself sized at the Utilikilt booth at the San Diego Comic-Con (I wanted to find out what the fabric of the Workman felt like before I made a decision as to styles), although the sizing kilt was the only one they had in my size (they did have a 60/230, though, but the next size down they had were 44s). So I'll be ordering off their website to get a Survivor and a Workman.

[hlmt.livejournal.com]

Cuuuuuuuuuuuute!

[bldrnrpdx.livejournal.com]

The sweetie wants one, but we're waiting till he's back at work to get it. Hopefully it'll be his Christmas present to himself this year.

[bellebonnesage.livejournal.com]

This makes sense. Trousers were invented for horseback riding, and how many of us are nomadic horsemen? That said, I was delighted to find yurts (not portable, however) at campgrounds in Coastal Oregon, many miles from the steppes of Central Asia.

I personally wish I had the nerve to wear a sari. IMO that's the most flattering female dress around, and it looks seriously comfortable as well. No pockets, though...

[whatthehay.livejournal.com]

Really? All it takes is to say "Drop trou"? I'll have to remember that.
:-)

[lisakit.livejournal.com]

Gotta love a man in a kilt. :) Congrats!

Kilt Check!

[intrepid-reason.livejournal.com]

fallenpegasus told me about this process...it looks great on you. {:o) Nummy!