Thank you all for the input. I had hoped the original post made clear that I rarely expect to use a plaid of any form. As for Victorian affectation, there are a couple times in my life that would be appropriate. Not until I saw the photo, did I imagine how much like a McIan painting (Gunn?) that last photo looked. And yes, that in itself is labeled Victorian fantasy. I definitely had no idea of wearing this on a trip downtown for the day. I would not expect to do that with a true Great Kilt. As for the shoes, they were what I was wearing with the x-kilt and should have brought something to change. All proves my original idea that it is now laid out flat and expects to be that way for a long time. Meanwhile the small kilt is still available for use. Thank you all again for echoing my thoughts.