This all begs the question: are there places that any of you would not wear your kilt because of the strong possibility of getting into a physical altercation?

It is one thing to know that your looks are bound to raise a few eyebrows and possibly cause a few unpleasant comments. It is another thing entirely to place yourself in a situation where you face a high probability of needing to defend yourself using force. As has been discussed in this thread, there are ramifications for fighting that can make it much more of a nuisance than bruised knuckles or a black eye.

I have been thinking about this, and I really don't have an answer... If anything, I will say that there are neighborhoods in which I wouldn't be caught wandering around in solo after dark. Should it also stand to reason that there are similar situations such as particularly rowdy bars where discretion might not include the decision to wear pants?

I do not frequent bars as a matter of routine, but were I to go out in the evening with some friends or even show up alone to have a drink and watch a game, I don't feel it is unreasonable on my part to expect to remain unaccosted. I would want to, and probably would wear my kilt. However, would that be the most practical decision?

Mychael