I started a goatee several years ago when I decided that the hair on my head was too thin to worry about anymore and I started shaving that off. The kilt came later.

I thought of looking masculine has crossed my mind, however its been my experience that those (usually teens) who snicker at seeing "the man in a skirt" usually focus on that one thing and ignore the shaved head, goatee, t-shirt and the boots or chunky shoes, and the "I'm gonna kick the crap outta you!" look that everyone seems to think I have.

Short of wearing a t-shirt that says, "ITS A KILT, STUPID!" I really don't think I could do anything different. I would make a horrible looking crossdresser even if I tried.