Well said Clockwork. Do understand that the thoughts may not apply in Scotland...but I'd missed picking up on the subtle part that even the best dressed, most traditional minded kiltie could be dressing for that effect - or not. Its an individual thing here and not all are gonna agree.

For some reason visions of my self as a cocky young man in uniform strutting his stuff came to mind...

For what its worth the original thoughts come from a big beautiful woman type talking about how she dressed and why...for those old enough - think Auntie Mame.