Very interesting to hear all this. I recently had the experience of running into a family from Glasgow while out kilted. Of course I asked them if I was wearing my kilt properly. They assured me that I was fine.

Then, as I turned to leave, the wife added, "And you have great legs for it." Now I am far from skinny, so I am always struck at being told this (not the first time ). Maybe this does reflect on my self-image.

But why do I get this comment only when kilted, and never when wearing shorts?