I may be out of my league here...

[NewGuise]

So you're saying I shouldn't care what people think of what I am wearing?

I'm saying that you/one shouldn't worry about it, which isn't quite the same thing. I will often ask those close to me what they think of certain outfits (if they haven't already offered an opinion); many on this forum ask and offer opinions on any/every aspect of kilt outfits. That's a good thing. Knowing what a few folks think - especially folks that matter to you, whether because you love them or because you trust their opinions on the proper height of kilt hose - can allow you to go out with confidence. And confidence matters. It has a tendency to inspire emulation, rather than mockery.

But I would rather be a happy misfit than a miserable conformist. And so I am.

[fluter]

I'm saying that you/one shouldn't worry about it, which isn't quite the same thing.

Or to put it another way: your opinion of me is none of my business.

[that's a generic your, not you, NewGuise]

[davedove]

My philosophy is "I value your opinion because I think it is important, not because you think it is important."

[Kiltman]

Don't worry about it, there are many here who wear the kilt for special occasions only. It is your choice where and when to wear your kilt, also remember one kilt can last you more than a lifetime, so you may only need one depending on your situation. Nonetheless

Welcome from Eastern Washington State. My philosophy is that we men, like women, should be able to wear or not wear a kilt without any other issues.

[OC Richard]

My philosophy is that we men, like women, should be able to wear or not wear a kilt without any other issues.

Well put!

It does remind me of when, many years ago, my sister moved to a rural farming region of Arizona and noticed that all of the women and girls in the area wore skirts or dresses. She caused quite a stir by wearing blue jeans. She was taken aside and informed that females in pants was not acceptable. She informed them that she would dress as she pleased.