Interesting post...
I have to admit that I've never had what I would call a truly threatening remark. Sure I get lots of smart-*** quips. Usually something along the lines of "what happen...you lose a bet" or "so where's the bagpipes?". Also get the occasional shout from a safe distance across a parking lot. Nothing terribly acrid. Mostly I just get cautious double takes from men and smiles and compliments from women. I only wear traditional Scottish tartan kilts when out and about. usually I leave the sporran and flashes home but I always wear green, black, or wheat kilt hose... sometimes up and sometimes down. I would agree that there is a natural tendency to assume that honks and whistles are directed at you if you have set out to stand out from the crowd. Whether it is or is not...well, assumptions will have to suffice.

blu