For the most part, I think it mainly has to deal with the wearer's comfort level. Anything that is a tartan and pleated, most people will recognise as a kilt. I started wearing UK's years ago, with the pockets (and other accessories on the more expensive models) they still have a more masculine feel to them in my opinion. I have one mocker, and it is the one I am least likely to wear, because (to me at least) it looks more skirtlike, and I don't want to be hassled by some ignorant jerk (where as in a Workmans I look like I could kick some butt).

This has carried over to some extent with why I haven't bought (until two weeks ago) any other manufacturer's contemporary kilts. I have just bought (not yet received) a Pittsburgh Kilt. I did it because I wanted a lined one for colder days, but part of me is worried if it will be as accepted as my UK's by the community at large. Logically I think it probably will be, and all my concerns are for nothing (just like when I started wearing kilts on a regular basis in the first place).

The USA kilt philabeg is definitely on my radar, and if the PK goes over well, I will probably get one.

Adam (Who other than to a funeral, hasn't worn pants in months)