I would argue that the issue is point of view. I am in the midst of conditioning all those who know me that my wearing a kilt is not a costume, but the way I choose to dress.

That does not mean that I won't be wearing a belted plaid and jacobite shirt with appropriate accessories for Halloween to accompany my kids. The younger is gonna be a power ranger, and the elder one is as yet undecided, but he may go in a belted plaid with a wooden sword as well.

I don't see an issue other than point of view of the observer and attitude of the kiltie whilst so clothed.

But then I am getting better at not letting things bother me so much any more. One of the benefits of growing older (few, but there are some).

Smile, be happy, wear your kilt with pride and dignity, whether it is your every day wear, or your Halloween costume.

You may fire at me at will.