Men in Skirts, What an Idea!

[AlanaG]

I read Underdresser's post about wearing a skirt for 6 days. I found this to be intriguing because although I like to dress in female attire, I would never pass. But I think I would like to be a man in a skirt. I Googled "men wearing skirts" and found this web page; http://www.picturetrail.com/patagoniakid. It has a lot of pictures of men in skirts.

In Underdresser's post, there were some responses that indicated that some members here do go out into public as a guy in a skirt. I'm wonder just how many there are around. Because I don't recall seeing any men in skirts myself except for one individual about 35-40 years ago that I saw on a somewhat regular basis.

Do you wear skirts as a guy? Care to share pictures? Have you seen guys wearing skirts?

[dsmth]

I have seen a few over the last few years yes. One looked to be wearing a black simple skirt (probably it was a type if kilt?) at a bar and the person was part of the band. Another few times over this summer I saw men wearing a heavy looking kilt on a hot day. Actually it did not look comfortable to me as I don't think that a thick, heavy wool kilt would be on a hot summer day (unlike a decent skirt probably would). Recently I saw a web site where someone is designing a skirt to be worn specifically for men. And it looks good! And stylish actually. I'm all for it!

[Lady Catherine]

One of my favorite outfits is a black skirt with a concert T and flip-flops. I pick my wife up from work like that often. Comfy.

[noeleena]

Hi,

Define skirt , as in skirts made for women or you get into my background as a Scot,and what we wear to us its a Kilt to the English its a skirt , and going back some 3,000 years, what did men wear any way,

...noeleena...

[AlanaG]

I mean female skirt. Not a kilt. Besides they are way too expensive.

[RylieCD]

I know I do not pass, so yes sometimes (going to DR. Appt, or taking the dog for a walk) I will wear a skirt which could be mistaken for cargo shorts from a distance. This allows me to be me (somewhat) and still go about my day. Sometimes the little things can make one feel good about themselves.

[chrism]

Do you wear skirts as a guy? Care to share pictures? Have you seen guys wearing skirts?

Alana, come on over to SkirtCafe dot Org and you'll find a lot of us, and happy to discuss it at length.

Chris

[Joni T]

The only time I wear a skirt in public in guy mode is when I'm wearing the kilts, and it's kilts, NOT a cheap-azz skirt that I'm trying to pawn off as a kilt. My bagpipes are also usually in tow.
Jon(i)

[jjjjohanne]

I have visited skirtcafe before and saw how they were wondering what happens when you go out in public. So I posted about my experiences going out in a skirt as a man. My post was deleted because it was too much like crossdressing. A long time later, I posted something else there and they zapped me again. It is a nice place for guys who wear skirts. But if you are a guy who wants to wear women's skirts and other stuff, they might censor you. So watch what you say.

Joey

[Billie Jean]

Check out my avatar. I wore this to a club. I was complimented on my ability to coordinate my outfit right down to my peeptoe pumps. I went there another time and wore a ruffled black skirt with gray straped pumps. Billie Jean

[Luna1985]

Been there and still doing that but not without phoned in complaints from parents calling the school district I work for. Seriously what right do these parents have to tell me what to wear. Been skirtless this week but hopefully I can muster up the courage to wear skirts next week for work.

[AngelaYVR]

I have seen a couple of guys wearing skirts. I think it makes more people stare than a full on CD going out and about.

Angela xx

[noeleena]

Hi,

I have a friend from Oamaru south of us by 1 / 2 an hour who comes to our Scottish nights most times , now he like myself is a Scot so for those of us do wear Kilts and nothing would ever be said like, a man in a skirt ,

For my self if i did not have breasts and body shape of a female no doubt i would pass as a male and those who dont know me would think that any way / maybe, though how i interact with people and my mannerism,s and talking, they would soon change their minds ,

Oh well looks like not many here will wear Kilts , well if you did it would lend it,s self later if you did happen to put a skirt on some times,

...noeleena...

[Kiltie]

Hi Noeleena
Ive worn kilts all my life from the age of 6. Apart from the obvious reasons in Scotland ie the kilt is the traditional mode of dress, I got to like the feel of a kilt and as you say, I have indeed worn a pleated skirt out too. It turned a few heads but I also recieved a few favourable remarks and compliments. I often wear a skirt about the house and luckily my wife doesnt mind at all.
She does however insist on appropriate underwear at all times whether kilt or skirt.

[Secret Drawer]

I feel that I should speak for a slightly different group of people for a moment. I stepped away from the site (all sites actually) for a few months or more, as recommended here, to sort out my own feelings on this transgendered path. I believe that I (among others here) am gender fluid or gender queer if you prefer. I don't really consider myself a man yet not really a woman either. Thus not a true crossdresser nor a transexual. It is like a limbo between the two genders.
Wearing skirts, shaving my legs, presenting not fully, but as myself, tastefully, seems really really natural. I don't know if masculizing the skirt or going more for a blended look would make a psychological difference?
I think, from other similar threads on this subject, that the fear is that there is a certain "shock value" that some CD's and even TS's have about this blended look. There is always going to be a few that go over the top, but I am speaking from the heart as a non threatening person. Of course if you wish to not offend (most), then shaving your legs and at least tempting to tuck reasonably is favorable over the hairy leg/pantyhose look, which understandably is rather off putting.
I suppose that even a full on man in a skirt is not particularly offensive if they are mindful of the same basic guidelines that a woman would follow considering hair, skirt length, etc. (with a bit of attention to "flattening" the front).
To answer the OP, I have seen a variety of men in skirts, yet I do live in a major scandinavian city, thus it is not as big a deal as it would be in USA. I honestly can say that the ones who are presenting tastefully (Even without wig, makeup, etc) are almost unnoticed, while the ones that wish to push buttons, do.
PS: If you care to do this, then the absolute best advice I can give is to act normal! The more completely everyday normal you go about your routines, the less people will pay attention. Good luck!

[UNDERDRESSER]

I do shave my legs, and I wear hosiery at home, (not in public yet) This is less about being transgendered, or gender fluid, than it is about arguing what it means to be masculine/feminine.

What is wrong with a man displaying in this way? Yes, yes, I know it isn't accepted everywhere, but in the same way some parents are trying to protect themselves from the "princessification" of their daughters, why shouldn't a man be seen as a little softer? I've had some women at work compliment me on my legs when I walked through to the bike workshop in bike shorts, (it was partly humorous, but at least one was looking with a definite suggestive gleam in her eye)

The world is changing, sometimes the female is the pursuer, fine by me!

[AlanaG]

Alana, come on over to SkirtCafe dot Org and you'll find a lot of us, and happy to discuss it at length.

Chris

Thank you Chris

I've joined Skirt Cafe and have done a lot of reading. Yesterday I paid a visit to my local thrift store and scored 3 pair of women's jeans and four denim skirts. I've just got to gather up the courage to wear one in public now. Somehow the thought is both scary and exhilarating.

[JayeLefaye]

...Have you seen guys wearing skirts?

Three years ago, I was in Cleveland for a weekend, and at 11:00 a.m on a Sunday morning, I saw a guy striding through a mall with a shaved head, a shimmery silver skirt, a black blouse and 4 inch heels. I thought he might just be the bravest person I had ever seen.

At home, I dress softly and mix and match, and I enjoy my outings en femme. But every now and then, I try to channel the Cleveland Dudette's attitude and just mix and match and let others try to figure me out....And if they ever CAN figure me out, then I hope they'll let me know, because I haven't got a clue:-)

Jaye

[jennifer1958]

Three times this summer I wore a jean skirt with a golf shirt and boat shoes to go to a local ice cream shop on an island off the coast of Maine. Didn't seem to make much of a scenes Felt so nice...

Jennifer

[mechamoose]

I can and do, but I will be honest, I go for the above/below the knee-line. I don't feel comfortable in a mini... it is like a 'flashing' incident waiting to happen.

Thanks for the skirtcafe link!
- MM

[JayeLefaye]

I can and do, but I will be honest, I go for the above/below the knee-line. I don't feel comfortable in a mini... it is like a 'flashing' incident waiting to happen.

Thanks for the skirtcafe link!
- MM

And on behalf of the viewing public, THANKS MM!!!....:-)

Jaye

[mechamoose]

And on behalf of the viewing public, THANKS MM!!!....:-)

Jaye

Now if I'm doing a Pride/Fetish event, I will do the shorty-short skirt bit... but if I'm going to the market? No.

"Whatcha gonna do with all that junk, all that junk you got in your trunk?"

All my junk ain't in the trunk, and therein lies the problem. Even with longer skirts, I still have the 'crotch lump' issue. Tucking only helps so much.

My wife likes the little flirty skirts on me, but that is purely for the 'home' viewing audience. (Rated 'R', no animals were harmed in the production of this picture)

- MM

[JayeLefaye]

Kudos to your Missus!

Wear it loud!

Wear it proud!!

Jaye

[annecwesley]

I have some ambiguity about cross dressing as in "transforming into the image of a woman" and cross dressing as "wearing clothing generally associated with the opposite sex. I suspect that if it was completely "acceptable" for a man to wear skirts and pantyhose, then I would never be seen wearing anything else. I might not bother trying to look like a woman (which I really can't anyway).

On the other hand there is a certain pleasure in emulating femininity, or looking (or feeling) pretty. I would still prefer to present shapely smooth legs in footwear that is delicate rather than "clunky". And I still love the satiny feel of woman's panties in preference to cotton BVDs .

The dilemma is like the difference between crossdressers.com and skirtcafe. The one group tries to feminize the man, the other tries to masculize the skirt.

[lpjamey]

I love the concept.. but