I occasionally wear my heavyweight black kilt when I am sitting as District Court Assessor, as a change from the more usual pinstripe trouser suit. Worn with plain leather sporran, black argyle jacket and black hose, white shirt and black tie and a black court robe which is open at the front but comes to ankle length at the back it presents a modest and businesslike outfit which does not detract from the dignity of the court and any comments I have had from the public or other court officials have all been favourable.