To be a hero is perhaps the ultimate accolade, many thanks Nick!

To be eccentric is good. No doubt many people see our kilt wearing as an eccentricity, at least initially.

We can all define ourselves in many ways which we see as essential and intrinsic to ourselves and can include our skills and abilities and our circumstances. As you say some come and some go and some stay. Our clothing preferences are not necessarily dependant upon these factors alone but they probably enhance them as when we feel it makes us look and feel better.