I own both contemporary and tartan kilts.
While in an AmeriKilt, (Green, or Black) here in a fairly liberal city, the comments are more "what is it? / is it a skirt?" on the negative side from some men. " Is DKM in town?" on the positive side. Most women recognize it as a kilt.
In my recently acquired Utilikilt (Black basic), most men are "those pockets can hold what?, to 'with enough stuff in them a good fast spin will clear you some serious space on the train." African American young men" I could wear that!". The women want to check out the material, and ask how well it holds the pleats.
In any tartan kilt. Men- " Where are the bagpipes?" " Parade today?" " What is the event?" Men with Scot or Irish names.. " who's wedding/funeral?" " What clan is that?" from the women " NICE kilt", " What tartan is that?" "Is that plaid available in a skirt?"
Tartan kilt with all the accessories: Men ... No comments, move a distance away. Women " Hello, .... many good conversations. And kilt checks! (Sorry Grant.) This especially from 20ish good looking ladies.
I am 57, gray haired, and fat. 45 years kilted.