This question came up in our Skirtonians drop-in group a few weeks ago, sparking a range of responsesâfrom global warming and electrical grid failure to shifts in skirt related language that we use.
What do you think it will take? Serious and "frivolous" suggestions welcome đ
More men breaking the boundaries of convention. I currently have painted nails for hard-as-nails.com and am wearing skirts out more often. Not a single negative comment so far. đ
Simple, rebrand. Call it a âtunicâ.
Calling it a kilt.
Realistically many men find buying and choosing clothes a chore. When it come to clothes many men prefer conformity over individuality. Any substantial change would probably need to start with changing these general attitudes before promoting any particular garment type.
Masculinize the skirt, not feminize the man. Kilts are already beginning to become popular.
A popular tv show with a masculine/hunky character who wears skirts might get some people thinking, if not outraged. More women encouraging their guys to wear skirts would definitely help too.
We should stop trying to normalize it and have the conviction that it doesn't have to be normal to be right
Build skirts specifically for menâs bodies
Presence.
Show their practicality. The freedom of movement (walking, running or hiking) and the cooling sensation in the heat.
Sorry. But a second comment because I feel strongly about making men wearing skirts more acceptable by the public at large. I think we should now leave behind the argument that men used to wear skirts and kilts by the Romans, Scots, 18th century and what not. I approached my family by telling them that I like the practicalities (in many cases â but sometimes trousers and shorts are better), the health benefits (I prefer the freedom of my tackle with only one layer of tight material squeezing me to death) and that it just feels soooo nice to wear one. I donât know if itâs a sexual thing. But, whatever⊠that doesnât matter. One shouldnât need to explain why it feels nice. And if there are other benefits, then feel free to add. My son thinks Iâm ready to be committed. My wife likes it. But wants me to be a masculine man (which I have no trouble doing because Iâm proud of my gender and displaying it â thatâs what she likes).
Adidas made a gender neutral skirt a couple of years ago. But it seems that theyâve stopped making them anymore. Itâs a pity that they barely advertised it. If big brands like Adidas and others didnât a campaign advertising drive to promote their gender neutral skirts/fashions, it may contribute to it becoming a fashion trend â for a while at least. But baby steps. And then continue advertising as though itâs normal to have a skirt in your closet.
thanks @Greg, itâs a great point â practicality won pants for women, and it can win skirts for men. iâve been highlighting practical reason here â https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23skirtpracticality
and iâll add it to the list above.
Demonstration of practicality.
Women got acceptance to wear pants from the war when skirts just wouldnât work in a factory. Now a fashion staple.
I see men wearing them when we show their practicality. The freedom of movement (walking, running or hiking) and the cooling sensation in the heat. Fashion comes later.
I was the Jesus coming back comment and it made it here⊠so kewl
I just finished working for Elections Canada as an Information Officer, helping people at the door during all four advance voting days plus election day. I wore a different skirt...
I just finished working for Elections Canada as an Information Officer, helping people at the door during all four advance voting days plus election day. I wore a different skirt...
White Lotus star Walton Goggins showed up to the 2025 Met Gala in a Thom Browne suitâand yes, it included a skirt. The look featured a long, flowing skirt with...
White Lotus star Walton Goggins showed up to the 2025 Met Gala in a Thom Browne suitâand yes, it included a skirt. The look featured a long, flowing skirt with...
Some people hear "skirts" and think softness. Delicacy. Fragility. Yeah⊠history didn't get that memo. Let's look at four iconic warrior cultures that were all about discipline, bravery, and strengthâand...
Some people hear "skirts" and think softness. Delicacy. Fragility. Yeah⊠history didn't get that memo. Let's look at four iconic warrior cultures that were all about discipline, bravery, and strengthâand...
Before heading to the front lines of World War I, these men took a moment to toss each other into the air with a large piece of cloth. Scottish soldiers...
Before heading to the front lines of World War I, these men took a moment to toss each other into the air with a large piece of cloth. Scottish soldiers...
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Sorry. But a second comment because I feel strongly about making men wearing skirts more acceptable by the public at large. I think we should now leave behind the argument that men used to wear skirts and kilts by the Romans, Scots, 18th century and what not. I approached my family by telling them that I like the practicalities (in many cases â but sometimes trousers and shorts are better), the health benefits (I prefer the freedom of my tackle with only one layer of tight material squeezing me to death) and that it just feels soooo nice to wear one. I donât know if itâs a sexual thing. But, whatever⊠that doesnât matter. One shouldnât need to explain why it feels nice. And if there are other benefits, then feel free to add. My son thinks Iâm ready to be committed. My wife likes it. But wants me to be a masculine man (which I have no trouble doing because Iâm proud of my gender and displaying it â thatâs what she likes).
Adidas made a gender neutral skirt a couple of years ago. But it seems that theyâve stopped making them anymore. Itâs a pity that they barely advertised it. If big brands like Adidas and others didnât a campaign advertising drive to promote their gender neutral skirts/fashions, it may contribute to it becoming a fashion trend â for a while at least. But baby steps. And then continue advertising as though itâs normal to have a skirt in your closet.
thanks @Greg, itâs a great point â practicality won pants for women, and it can win skirts for men. iâve been highlighting practical reason here â https://www.instagram.com/explore/search/keyword/?q=%23skirtpracticality
and iâll add it to the list above.
Demonstration of practicality.
Women got acceptance to wear pants from the war when skirts just wouldnât work in a factory. Now a fashion staple.
I see men wearing them when we show their practicality. The freedom of movement (walking, running or hiking) and the cooling sensation in the heat. Fashion comes later.
I was the Jesus coming back comment and it made it here⊠so kewl