I must be the exception. It was my wife that first turned me on to kilts. Due to my job, I can't wear a kilt at work but on my days off that's all I wear. My wife thinks I look great in a kilt and has supported my purchases (3 casuals and two dress models). As far as standing out and being different, at 6 foot two and three hundred pounds and tattooed, I already stand out but kilted, I look a damn sight better. Hang in there.