The Complete Guide to the Swimming Kilt
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Jump into Norms: The Complete Guide to the Swimming Kilt Uprising

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  1. I have a feeling this article is more about dreaming than reality, though I totally agree with the premise. No major kilt manufacturer is selling a men’s “swimming” kilt and those that do appear to put a premium price on what is a very ordinary kilt except for type of fabric. I am finally resorting to making my own by severely modifying an old pair of shorts with a buttoned and elastic waistband. It has vents (old pocket openings) and from a distance looks like trunks. It’s about 13 inches long and is worn at pants waist, and does not have pleats in the rear (which get heavy) — so maybe it’s not a genuine kilt. I wouldn’t go jumping or diving in it as it will flash my genitals. I’m still experimenting with the idea but am determined to create a working garment. I would rather swim nude but that is not always legal or possible.

    1. Thanks for sharing your thoughts! It’s great to hear that you’re experimenting with creating your own solution. I agree that the market for swimming kilts is quite niche, and the few options out there do tend to come with a premium price tag. Your approach to modifying old shorts is really innovative—I can imagine that it offers the comfort of a kilt with the practicality needed for swimming. The challenge of creating a kilt that functions well in the water while maintaining modesty is definitely a tricky one. I’d be interested to hear more about your progress as you refine the design. Who knows? You might end up paving the way for a new trend in swimwear!
      There are only three key differences between a traditional tartan kilt and a swimming tartan kilt. You can read about them by clicking here:

      1. It’s too far into the fall season to continue my experiment for a few months; but the product of my converted shorts works okay — except without pleats and being very short, my wife claims looks like a mini-skirt and I doubt we should truly call it a kilt. So, I modified a black acrylic wrap kilt into a product 18 inches long in the rear and 16 inches long at the aprons, worn at high waist, with fewer but noticeable pleats. It looks great out of the pool. When entering the water, it tries to balloon like a ballet dress for a couple moments until it gets wet, after which it drops and behaves reasonably in the rear. But the aprons will not cooperate when swimming forward: they spread to the sides and flash my penis and testicles — definitely a negative when underwater swimmers are around. Truly, using your words, “a declaration of intent for those not afraid to cause a stir.” The ideal I am trying to achieve may be less Scottish than I wish. Is anyone else trying this?

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