As has been said in this thread, if you have any issues with women wearing the kilt 'lighten up'. I find it very ironic that some get all hyped up about 'one of the only men's garments' being worn by women. So what? Life is too short to worry about something like that. As devil's advocate here, let me put this statement out: that any utilikilt adaptation of the traditional kilt is actually a skirt. Any man wearing one of those is the 'crossdresser'.

I never wore a real kilt until I started dancing and my goodness what a wonderful garment! It is the most comfortable 'skirt' I've ever worn. I love the Sword dance because of the swing the kilt exhibits (especially this year with the reverse points and the open pas de basque quick step!).

I'm with Cloves on this. I will not feminize this garment. Whenever I wear it, I'm paying tribute to the wonderful culture that encompasses Highland dancing and piping. And by goodness, I'll wear it the way it's supposed to be worn, fell stitched down, closing left over right, no kilt pin. Eventually my dancing days will be over (started at 40), and that kilt will make it into my everyday wear.

ps. no sporran, pc, argyle, etc will be used when wearing my kilt

pps. I do not actually hold the opinion as expressed in my first paragraph, just stirring the pot.....

ppps. Panache you made me snort coffee!