Tonight I thought I would have another look at the websites of those who produce the better known non-traditional kilts.

I apologise in advance to those who love the plain, non-tartan kilts, but personally I just could not see myself in them at all.

They don't seem to hang, swing or flow like a well made tartan kilt. Without the rich colour and meaning of tartan they seem very bland to me, they are a male skirt as far as I see.
I know this will upset some, but from the many photos I went through, my perception (maybe wrong) was that wearers had to accessorise with the most macho gear they could fine as if to prove that they are dressed in a masculine way.
Whereas with a tartan kilt, no such "explanation" needs to be made.

The only kilt I saw that would ever tempt me to put on was a black Utilikilt, I saw a chap wearing it with a black tie, white shirt and black Balmoral, and it looked fairly smart.

The only positive thing I could say it that they are cheapish and make it more affordable for lads to get out of trousers.

Guess I am a hard-core traditionalist, no hope for me