Well, I guess I'd have to say my tastes have changed too, but it's not an age thing. Like Ron, Utilikilts were the gateway garment. I bought a couple to find out what it would be like to wear a kilt - and I enjoyed it very much. Not quite ready to take the plunge into buying a tank, I experimented with other styles (Freedom Kilt, NeoKilt, SportKilt, Stillwater, USA), and second-hand tanks. Then I got my first Tewksbury, and I was smitten. What changed was my desire for quantity (reduced), not my appreciation for alternatives - so I mean to say that I would still buy a casual or contemporary kilt on impluse (if the deal and mood are right), but now my focus is on saving up for the tartan tanks, so I'm less susceptible to whims.

Regards,
Rex.