My situation is different. I actually would choose to not wear a kilt at work.

But for court...that is different. I have thought about it, but I decided not to for two reasons:

1. The administration will start a new policy of only allowing officers to wear uniforms to court. Now that may not seem too bad, but to put on a uniform takes about 3 times as long as a sweater and slacks. And many of the night shifts guys (like myself) want to get up as late as possible, and get back to bed as soon as possible.

2. The people I see at court usually don't have the same maturity and intellect of the general public. So, when I see them again on the street, and I always do, I think that I would be the target of jokes, loud mouths, and drunks. Not that I care, but it is difficult to work a case when you are interrupted about questions about your "dress."

But, I do make it a point to show off new kilts to the office staff on my days off, and even my chief could only say one thing "You look like a real swinger."
I wear a kilt when ever it is appropriate to off duty functions. If I am not on the clock, little they can say.

In your situation, I would say this.....go to the commitee, maybe with a few pictures, and find out why they would say no. Document, document, document. Maybe tape record the session if minutes are not taken. Then, when the time is right, use a snipet to remind them of the decision. Respectfully. Ahear to what they have to say. I would not suggest a lawsuit while you still work there.

A supervisor of mine one told me I'm not "paid to see the big picture." So, when I screw up, even when I really should have known better, I remind him of that statement. Again, respectfully.