Well, here's finally a differing opinion on the subject:

FIRST of all... those two in the picture were wearing SportKilts and their sporrans. Not exactly the "high-end" of Scottish garb! And it was in the "St.Paddy's Day Special" pattern. Nuff said on that!

When I was at USAKilts, I made the full-length "Skilts" for women, and offered a hand purse in matching tartan. Easy to make, and was nice for carrying the bare essentials. That's appropriate.

NOW... women in kilts with sporrans:

At any formal or Scottish event... NO.
At any traditional dinner... NO.
At any sanctioned Celtic event... NO.
At a local pub or casual festival... VERY HOT!

It's a matter of place and respect. I suppose if some Frenchman attended a 4th of July extravaganza in a Cowboy hat and chaps, the United Statesmen would know the feeling.