How to normalise skirts for men: proactively reduce the barrier to entry

[Grok]

Being mavericks, I expect members to go with what makes them happy. Judging from posts to various threads, different members may have different preferences regarding a garment's style, length, color, patterns, etc.

[Coder]

Are they something you often include in outfits

Not often - but I have worn at times:

Fox pattern button up short sleeve shirt that has elastic on the arm cuffs - not entirely puffy but a more rounded appearance. Have this in two colors.

A navy blue puffy arm blouse with floral embroidery worn under a vest - the vest to minimize the rest of the shirt’s decoration (it had small folds/pleats)

And in both cases, the extra details made the outfit feel more put together - like it was intentional. Or at least it was something special, as opposed to a regular top.

[Grok]

I think if skirts for men became common place here, then tarten would be the number one choice, followed by plain wrap skirts. This a real pity becuase I love bright and colourful skirts.

I sometimes wonder if we are in the best times to be a man in skirt, where there are no agreed rules and we can wear whatever skirt we like. In a world where skirts were common on men, you might end up limited to a set of man skins and tartan kilts. A bit like if you compare what trousers are available for women and the set available for men now.

Unfortunately, I suspect this is correct. What may eventually come to be mainstream may be severely constrained. Besides kilting, I have wondered if the other choices will be limited to, say, blue denim and/or sarongs. Or, possibly, hiking skirts and/or running skirts.

Or maybe only kilting will be regarded as mainstream.

[STEVIE]

Or maybe only kilting will be regarded as mainstream.

That will only happen if we allow it Grok.
Unless MIS is completely outlawed, it is for every one of us to exercise as much choices as we possibly can.
In many respects, "kilts" are already held in that regard and in my opinion, wrongly.
If you wish to escape the confinement of the "man-box", the kilt is not the best route.
Steve.

[jamie001]

Or maybe only kilting will be regarded as mainstream.

That will only happen if we allow it Grok.
Unless MIS is completely outlawed, it is for every one of us to exercise as much choices as we possibly can.
In many respects, "kilts" are already held in that regard and in my opinion, wrongly.
If you wish to escape the confinement of the "man-box", the kilt is not the best route.
Steve.

Yes, the kilt does not help us to escape frm the Man Box. Skirts are the only way out of the Man Box!

[Mouse]

Yes, the kilt does not help us to escape frm the Man Box. Skirts are the only way out of the Man Box!

I agree with this totally, however I still maintain that a kilt or two, can be a useful stepping stone when taking family and friends along your skirting journey.

[TonautBrom]

Or maybe only kilting will be regarded as mainstream.

That will only happen if we allow it Grok.
Unless MIS is completely outlawed, it is for every one of us to exercise as much choices as we possibly can.
In many respects, "kilts" are already held in that regard and in my opinion, wrongly.
If you wish to escape the confinement of the "man-box", the kilt is not the best route.
Steve.

Escaping the man box may be your motivation but it isn’t mine. I just want to wear an unbifurcated garment.

[STEVIE]

Escaping the man box may be your motivation but it isn’t mine. I just want to wear an unbifurcated garment.

If you are content with a choice of one garment TB that's fine, your prerogative!
I've already said that for many men, the kilt is an ersatz skirt hidden in plain sight, at least you admit it.
I still believe that it doesn't represent any tangible progress toward fashion freedom for men though.
As for the "man box", we are all very aware that it encompasses a whole lot more than how we cover our lower bodies.
For the record it isn't about becoming feminised either!
Steve.

[STEVIE]

I still maintain that a kilt or two, can be a useful stepping stone when taking family and friends along your skirting journey.

Not where I come from it isn't!
Steve.

[Mouse]

I still maintain that a kilt or two, can be a useful stepping stone when taking family and friends along your skirting journey.

Not where I come from it isn't!
Steve.

No, I respect that. But for me a, couple of American utility kilts got me started out in public just under 10 years ago.....

[Grok]

I think Mouse is probably right. For the individual just starting out, kilting may be a useful first step. He can try wearing something in public that is socially acceptable, but isn't trousers.

After gaining confidence (so very important ) he may then try something more daring.

[Barleymower]

I still maintain that a kilt or two, can be a useful stepping stone when taking family and friends along your skirting journey.

Not where I come from it isn't!
Steve.

No, I respect that. But for me a, couple of American utility kilts got me started out in public just under 10 years ago.....

The proper kilt being an active barrier to something more adventurous

[STEVIE]

The proper kilt being an active barrier to something more adventurous

Any kilt in this context BM and it also depends on the family and friends attitude to you.
Actually, as a barrier to men in skirts and fashion freedom for men in general, families are the biggest obstacle of all.
Here's a new angle, eradicate families and then men's skirts will go mainstream.
For what it's worth, I believe that if friends and family will not respect your right to choose, they don't place much value on you as a person.
I know!
I also know how fortunate I am to have a chosen family who do treat me with the respect to which we are all due.
Now I really must move, mustn't keep the most important member of my chosen family waiting.
Bank holiday picnic by the seaside.
Steve

[DrFishnets]

Actually, as a barrier to men in skirts and fashion freedom for men in general, families are the biggest obstacle of all.

This is indeed true as I’ve experienced with my aunty and my dad. However, my partner’s aunty and her mother seem to be fine with me wearing skirts as me and my partner have been looking after her mother and nothing has been said. I asked my partner’s aunty if she is fine with me wearing a skirt and she had no problem with it and told me it’s great that I’m wearing a skirt. I have also been wearing a skirt when her mother’s carers visit and they haven’t said anything either. So far so good. The only problem I have is with my own aunty and dad.

[Grok]

Yes, the kilt does not help us to escape frm the Man Box. Skirts are the only way out of the Man Box!

We have seen discussion of other types of personal expression, such as jewelry and nail polish.