The membership of XMarkstheScot is as diverse in kilts as it is regionally and culturally. There are those who stay strictly on the "traditionalist" side and those who stay strictly on the "modern" side. There are also those who embrace both. Heritage, cost, style, and functionality are obvious factors at work.

Traditional tartan kilts are undoubtedly an internationally recognized masculine garment and for the novice in particular, a good starting point. While I applaud anyone for wearing any kilt out and about, in my experience it takes more nerve to wear a modern (non-tartan) kilt as they don't carry the same "cultural shielding".

Question...
As a modern kilt wearer, would you consider wearing a traditional kilt and if not, why not?

or

As a traditional kilt wearer, would you consider wearing a modern kilt and if not, why not?

For those who wear both, did you find it took more audacity to wear a modern kilt? In your opinion, are your modern kilts just as much a "kilts" as your tartan traditionals? Do you experience different reactions from people between the two styles?

Wear 'em if you got 'em!

blu