Ron, I would agree with your most frequent comment, that's what I get from the lasses.
Recently while getting a haircut the manageress came over and said she liked my "dress", she meant well and I was not offended.

Your reply is also the one I agree is best.

Sometimes I get compliments about my legs...which amazes me, 1.because they are nothing special, 2. because in the years I wore shorts, I never once heard such a comment, even tho' shorts show far more of the leg than a kilt does.

Ah, the power and mystery of the kilt!