It also serves to boost the ego of your wife for you to "stand by he" when approached. Kudos.

Ironically, my wife has only one objection to my kilting up. She says that she does not like the attention drawn to us a a couple when I am kilted. She feels like she is being watched as well. I explained to her that that is just because the others are jealous that she has me. She should be proud. I am proud of her.