There is also the chance that my using my kilts to answer your question gave you a slightly skewed answer.
When I designed my kilts I wanted something that looked like a Traditional, that had the swish of a Traditional, That did not make a statement on it's own and was just a kilt.
But I also wanted machine washability and pockets. What to do, what to do. My answer was to design a Kilt with all the styling of a Traditional but made of an "Other than Wool Tartan" fabric. I then had to figure out how to put pockets in them that would not detract from or disturb the Traditional look.
What I ended up with wasn't a Traditional Kilt and it wasn't a MUG. So I had to come up with a name and settled on Contemporary Style Kilt.
What I then found was that if I make my exact same kilt out of Wool Tartan fabric most people can't tell that there is any difference.
So maybe my kilts are not a fair answer to your question. They are so close to a Traditional Style Kilt that It may be unfair to use my reactions as applying to other kilt-like garments.
Plus, I make what I like. And my personal style is not for everyone. (I know Steven V. at UK hates my look.) So perhaps someone else with a very different style in one of my kilts will not get the results that I do.