Contemporary vs. Traditional Kilt Perceptions?

[Semiomniscient]

Hehe...
It's true though. If you follow the rules, you don't really get that much attention. I think the whole reason some things are done is because it's breaking the rules... (leather kilts for example). They look like they're worn for shock effect. :-)

[sharpdressedscot]

Yeah, but sometimes breaking the rules is a fun thing to do!! Muahahaha!!

Besides I love to have a leather kilt!

[Semiomniscient]

Sure, people love leather pants too. But you won't catch me wearing any! ;-)
I also think there might be a difference between rule breaking and not playing by the rules. For instance, someone wearing a ultilikilt doesn't have to follow any of the Highland Dress "rules" because they aren't wearing Highland dress, so it's all a matter of whatever they want, unconstrained even by tradition.