Are you a "traditionalist?" and really, if you are in America.... Who cares? I'm finally going to be making my own "man's kilt" as soon as I decide on the tartan. The reason why I didn't do it before now is that I lost a ton of weight and was waiting for my waistline to stabilize. If I stay away from the dark chocolate, I'll be okay now! lol
If you feel comfortable, go for it. I have made lots of kilts for women who are athletes, pipers or drummers or dancers; I've made 8 yard kilts with the aprons reversed so that the fringed edge is on the left
Remember, a man is always RIGHT (the fringe is on the right)
But it's LEFT up to the woman to get it done correctly!
It's up to you and how you feel.
I actually prefer the apearance of the deeper pleated kilt. I do a lot of sitting and if I sit too long in one of those shallow-pleated kilt skirts, the pleats press themselves out and I walk away looking like I have really big pillow under my kilt. Not flattering at all.

Cheers
Cathy Mac