I'm kilted in Chicago almost every day. I must say the reaction is mostly inquisitive. Living in Chicago, most people know what a kilt is, they just want to know if there's some special event you're wearing it for.

Last night I ran into a couple of English girls who were thrilled to see a kilted man, and complemented me on my sporran as well. I also got stopped by a girl who asked where my bagpipes were. I told her they were under the kilt and asked if she wanted to give them a blow. Her boyfriend burst out laughing, and she got an I've-been-out-smart-assed smile on her face.

Even when people here are trying to be cute about the kilt, it is almost always good natured.