I was nervous my first few times out, as I'm sure most were. Of course you get the snickers (behind your back, as many have pointed out). Most people who give you trouble are ignorant, trying to impress their friends or be funny, or just trying to be macho. I have some frat boys who live in the apartment next to me that giggle when I walk by, had people try to talk to me in really bad fake Scottish accents, and have a couple of times been referred to as the white boy in the skirt. My thought on it is that most people are fine with it, many actually really think it's cool, but you notice the negative people because they are usually the ones who make a comment. But NOTHING is better than when you are confident, and get that compliment from some stranger (especially when it's an attractive woman- that wipes the macho smirks right off those punk's faces!). Eventually, also as is often said here, you gain your confidence and are happy with your kilt, and you really don't care what the naysayers think. And trust us, it comes quicker than you may think.

For now, if you really want to wear it out, then do so. Forget what everyone else thinks and do what makes you happy.