I finally did get that Kilt that I was pining after (2 actually ^_^. One traditional and one modern.) But so far I haven't worn them outside of Fantasy events as it really sticks out here and while I would not be ostricized by my close friends (They already know I'm not quite a conformist) I am concerned about the rest of my peer group who already don't seem to like talking to me.

Yeah I know - You have to do it or not and get over being a sissy about it. I just wonder if there are any tips for psyching myself up to do it and downplaying the possible negative repercussions?

I've never had much in the way of fashion sense so I'm going to also ask, at least for the modern one, if there are any stylistic suggestions to go with. I'm more or less going off all the pictures and discussion elsewhere for the traditional.

A third and perhaps less closely related question. I've recently discovered I have family ancestry tying into the McGill clan and have been looking to pick up their tartan. Is there a restriction on wearing something like with an officially registered family without their specific approval?