I just got the DVD of Yentl, in my view Streisand's best film.

At the end when she reveals her true gender she gets the "not wearing that which appertaineth to a man" bit. This quote has been bandied around in many contexts (and usually without reference to the original one) and still exists in the unconcious mind of some.

It's even been used against men in kilts!

There is also a lot of snobbery about what is "correct" and about "entitlements" which members of this forum do their best to dispel. This discussion shows that there are variances in views which have been given with restraint and respect.

Fashions and ideas of dress evolve all the time, I don't think we can claim an exemption from that for the kilt. If it evolves into a "unisex" garment then sobeit if it increases its popularity, toleration and use. That doesn't mean that all the accessories would automatically be unisex although I did see a lesbian at a ceilidh in full Highland fig and she looked better than some of the men did!