From all of the comments by non-kilties I read on this forum and other forums, I would believe that the kilt is almost universally recognized and just under universally liked. Utilikilts is certainly aiding the movement, as the whole premise behind their development was comfort and practicality (this is the sign of a great idea).

I think to get a good over-view of how the movement to a "kilted society", I would like to hear about how many kilts the smaller kilt makers are selling per month. Because modern kilts have little or no value as pure Scottish attire, those who buy them are more likely buying them to wear them as mere clothing, therefore any significant increase in modern kilt purchases should mean that at least modern kilts are becoming more common (albeit slowly).

My only reservation to a "kilted society" is that I kind of like the idea of being in my 60s and the only guy in a small New Hampshire town, wearing a nice traditional kilt with a cane walking around town. Such a novelty would be very nice were I older and living in a smaller town; until then, a "kilted society" sounds like a great idea.