Men in skirts. Anti-fashion or bang up to date?

I have been looking everywhere and asking many questions, to find out what real men on real streets, really think about wearing skirts, or whether or not they would consider wearing one, if they skirts were more commercially available to men at realistic prices. Getting face to face reactions and honest answers has really opened my eyes. But finding a skirt that fits, looks good and will keep you cool in more ways than one this summer is easier than you would think. Here's why!

Some kilt makers charge the earth, for what is basically a more 'rugged' non-tartan kilt with extra pockets and a manly leather label, saying 'Kilt' not 'skirt'. Don't be afraid to use the 'S' word. It's androgynous!

Ladies skirts, in denim, corduroy, heavy cotton, leather and so many more material choices are readily available on Internet selling sites, charity shops and so many other sources. Finding a style that suits you and fits has never been easier. Skirts of certain styles that suit a man's frame are basically the same for women and men. I prefer knee length skirts, although recently I have bought some 17" pleated heavy denim skirts with lots of pockets, for next to nothing from EBay, which look just great and still manly. I avoid pencil skirts (too restrictive), gypsy, Ra,Ra and floral skirts, but if that floats ya boat, then the choices for you are limitless. Know your waist size in advance, narrow the search and see what you can find. Take a look!

I personally love the fact that despite some top designers tipping their hats to men's skirts on the catwalk. How many of us could actually afford a Jean-Paul-Gautier or Alexander McQueen creation? Even if they could, would they actually wear them in public?

Japanese men called 'vegetarians' (Google it), are taking clothing specifically designed for women and integrating it with their male attire, with some great results. Neither masculine of feminine. Mixing leggings and jeans with skirts. I like it!

Most men questioned would be willing to give a skirt a try, IF they saw their friends in them, if their girlfriend approved, or if more male celebrities were seen in them. A few rock stars dabble and it makes the headlines. However very few non-'movie/rock' star men want to be the 1st on their street,(village in my case), to sport a skirt, despite health risks from wearing jeans 24/7. That's a whole other topic. Not good!

It's been written time and again about how cool Brad Pitt, Russel Crow, Mel Gibson and Shaun Connery look in their skirts and kilts and they really do, So I won't even go there.It simply goes without saying. Skirts can look good on Most men, if they are combined with other more 'Manly clothes', (or not) and worn with purpose and confidence. Looking timid and unsure about your fashion choice will certainly bring unwanted attention. True!

It is the right of every human being, to be able to wear absolutely anything they wish, without fear of ridicule or humiliation. Clothes wearing is one of the most harmless and necessary activities on the planet. The chances are, a guy in a skirt isn't likely to go out and pick a fight now is he? Certainly most men wouldn't like to be seen getting their Arses kicked by a man in a skirt. It's a good deterrent to staring that little too long.Although groups of men or young adults of a certain age will always try to overstep the mark. Rumbled!

You found me, so as you know, there are hundreds of websites, blogs, forums and Hubs, dedicated to Men who wish to wear skirts. If Every one of these guys actually went out in their Skirts, more frequently, instead of wishing they could, or just bitching about how they can't. More people would see it, accept it and it, not be threatened by it and then 'IT' would eventually become the norm.

Instead, all I ever seem to read in some forums, is 'how women can wear anything they want, and not be accused of being a "cross dresser", or how it was once frowned upon for women to be seen in public wearing trousers. etc.. It's not the ladies fault. They're the smart ones. Cross dressing. May I add at this point that this is not a cross dressing thing, if you were wondering and if you just stumbled upon this hub by mistake. I digress!

Anyway, I will not be making any such comments here. I wear a skirt/kilt regardless of where I am and what I'm doing.In fact, I have just taken some logs for scaffolding, out of the upper floor of the barn and stacked them neatly, ready for some house reservations I am doing later this week...You guessed it....In a skirt!

My skirts are comfortable and look great. I have over 30 now. This one has lots of pockets, which I needed on a day like today. It is now accepted in the village where I live and the city I visit regularly. That's because I have simply gone out and done it. Despite the strange looks, second glances and the occasional smile.

It still happens from time to time. I fly very often and guys, that extra bit of comfort in economy that a skirt allows, is worth the extra security checks. I mean, I'm hardly going to draw attention to myself if I'm thinking of smuggling mass quantities of anything naughty. Really, it just wouldn't happen. Mmm, now there's a thought!

More often then not, the comments are positive and the occasional curious glance and nod of acceptance and appreciation from both men and women, are what greet me. This in return makes me smile and walk even taller and stride even more purposefully than I already do. On some occasions, the skirt goes completely unnoticed or ignored. No two days are the same. Fact!

I'm guessing, some guys may have experienced some negative reactions on an early outing in a skirt and this has put them firmly back in the closet full of skirts that will never see the light of day. Shame that!

I am fortunate to have a wife who understands and appreciates my liking for wearing skirts. She tells her friends about it's health benefits and tries to encourage them to convert their other halves over to 'the dark side'. I'm not sure how that's going. Unfortunately, this is not the case for a lot of men out there. There is still a fear from partners, that, you may be turning gay, or may want a sex change in the future. If this is the case, come right out and say it. It will save a lot of pain and suffering in the long run.

Mostly though, it's because like most of us in western society, men's skirts as an everyday garment, is a fashion long since forgotten and is 'greatly' misunderstood. It needs to be reclaimed as our human right, to be equal. Equality does work both ways. If I can do it, anyone can.

I am not an exhibitionist nor do I intentionally like to draw attention to myself. But it's my choice to wear a skirt/kilt in public, rather than hide away, or just wish I had the balls to do it. I am quite tall 6'1" and have always stood out in a crowd anyway, so nothing new there then. If I can make someone smile, get a reaction (either + or -) and maybe even bring attention to the fact that a guy in a skirt can still be manly, look good and be fashionable or 'anti -fashion' at the same time, then So be-it..... Ah, they say "men can't multi task"! Wrong!!! Another common misconception.