I've been interested in my Celtic roots and the idea of kilts as long as I can recall, since high school, 20-25 years at least. But limited information back in those pre-'net days and cost put me off. Every time I'd see a pipe band, highland games, or something on TV, I'd say I wish I had a kilt. If I'd had one in those days, I'd most likely only have worn it to those type events, and maybe my wedding.

I've always been pretty self confidant, raised up in a family of motorcycling free thinkers, we never really cared what the "citizens" thought anyway!

I guess the big differences for me in the last couple years have been;
Less expensive good quality kilt options.
Avalibility of all this info due to the internet.
More disposable income.

At 43, I don't really see myself as middle-aged, (although I do have the sportscar) I still feel like I'm in my teens or 20's, at least mentally! I work with a lot of young people and we all get along fine! I think teenaged me and me today would hit it off famously! Although I would surely be a bad influence on teen me!