Buying freedom

General discussion of skirt and kilt-based fashion for men, and stuff that goes with skirts and kilts.
Post Reply
Kevino19
Member
Posts: 23
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2025 4:38 pm

Buying freedom

Post by Kevino19 »

Hi guys, again if like to thank all members of this group because since finding this group I have felt that i have been given an "of course men can wear skirts" and I've run with this. It's encouraging to have people who think like me and I like you.
Since I've joined this group I've felt I've now got the permission to be myself and buy what I want, so far since joining this group I've bought 3 denim skirts(varying lengths) a pleated knee length black skirt and four the first time in my life I've bought tights, or for our American friends pantyhose.
My confidence is building day on day. Bizarrely, what i thought would happen hadn't happened which was too be ridiculed and potentially harmed. The only incident I have had is passing a house which was being renovated where a builder cried out " alright darling " i replied you must be gay because I'm not. The look on his face was priceless as his mates laughed at him, not me.
I just thought I'd update the group and show you my progress, again thank you all for giving me confidence and hope.
I'm just a guy who likes to wear skirts, it's cool in more ways than one.
User avatar
Modoc
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 451
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2022 4:43 pm
Location: Madeira, by way of CO USA

Re: Buying freedom

Post by Modoc »

👍🏾
“And the time came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
― Anaïs Nin
STEVIE
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 4750
Joined: Fri Sep 17, 2010 11:01 pm
Location: North East Scotland.

Re: Buying freedom

Post by STEVIE »

Kevino19 wrote: Sun May 18, 2025 5:59 pm I've felt I've now got the permission to be myself and buy what I want, so
Well Done Kevino!
Just remember that you gave yourself that "permission", you just had to see that the freedom was yours all along.
Tights, handbags, hats, jeweller, the accessories are as habit forming as the clothes.
All part of the fun all men can have but don't know it.
Steve,
User avatar
timemeddler
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 285
Joined: Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:35 am

Re: Buying freedom

Post by timemeddler »

Kevino19 wrote: Sun May 18, 2025 5:59 pm Hi guys, again if like to thank all members of this group because since finding this group I have felt that i have been given an "of course men can wear skirts" and I've run with this. It's encouraging to have people who think like me and I like you.
Since I've joined this group I've felt I've now got the permission to be myself and buy what I want, so far since joining this group I've bought 3 denim skirts(varying lengths) a pleated knee length black skirt and four the first time in my life I've bought tights, or for our American friends pantyhose.
My confidence is building day on day. Bizarrely, what i thought would happen hadn't happened which was too be ridiculed and potentially harmed. The only incident I have had is passing a house which was being renovated where a builder cried out " alright darling " i replied you must be gay because I'm not. The look on his face was priceless as his mates laughed at him, not me.
I just thought I'd update the group and show you my progress, again thank you all for giving me confidence and hope.
That's terrifically witty.
Brandycd
Junior Member
Posts: 2
Joined: Wed Apr 24, 2024 12:41 pm
Location: Florida

Re: Buying freedom

Post by Brandycd »

I too have been encouraged to wear skirts by this site, and wear them a lot. Second looks are about the only reaction I get. I am sure there are the little schoolgirl comments behind my back. I love my skirts and they are much more comfortable than pants or shorts. They may laugh at me because I am different but, I laugh at them because they are all the same.
User avatar
JohnH
Member Extraordinaire
Posts: 1307
Joined: Wed Jun 23, 2010 12:46 am
Location: Irving, (DFW area) Texas USA

Re: Buying freedom

Post by JohnH »

I take it one step further. I ALWAYS wear dresses. Just think, I don't have a belt around my waist and I never have to match my top with my bottom. I have the necessary chest mounds to fill out the chest area of my dresses. They are so comfortable, I wonder why more people, particularly women, don't wear them.

John
I renounce the Great Male Renunciation!!!
robehickman
Distinguished Member
Posts: 137
Joined: Tue Sep 24, 2024 5:00 pm

Re: Buying freedom

Post by robehickman »

Regarding dresses I've been wondering if medieval style 'tunics' won't end up coming back because they are very comfortable, and basically a dress designed for a male body. They are not hard to make. Kimono are also technically similar but could bring up cultural appropriation arguments.

Finding off the shelf dresses today that work with male body proportions is going to be hard, as typical male and female torsos are shaped notably differently. Even if something fits, they tend to look odd due to visual proportional imbalance, or visual designs emphasising breasts which most men don't have.
User avatar
Uncle Al
Moderator
Posts: 4265
Joined: Tue Oct 21, 2003 10:07 pm
Location: Duncanville, TX USA

Re: Buying freedom

Post by Uncle Al »

I have a few of the Time and Tru Women's Sleeveless Knit Swing Dress from Walmart.
They are VERY comfortable and have 2 in-seam side pockets - that are deep.
If you don't mind a 'crew' neckline, these are fabulous. They are tunic-like as they
come just above my knee. (I'm 6' 2") No 'built-in' bust line, just a normal T-Shirt fit.
Image
They don't shrink after washing ;)

They're on clearance for $9.98 so, get 'em while you can :D
(I just ordered 3 more.)

Uncle Al
:mrgreen: :ugeek: :mrgreen:
Kilted Organist/Musician
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas 2008-2025
When asked 'Why the Kilt?'
I respond-The why is F.T.H.O.I. (For The H--- Of It)
Post Reply