Checked Hose... when??

[Grae]

I do not go to many formal black tie events, I even gave my Tuxedo/Dinner suit away. So If I was one to follow these " rules" about checked hose being only for formal I would never wear them, but how come they became just for formal, in the old days people wore them if they had them in the day and not just for formal events. I actually think they look more casual than formal and if I could afford it I would have some made up but they are many times more expensive than normal hose. BTW your hose look great and the blue and white are very suitable to my eye for day wear love the Erracht Cameron kilt which the blue in the hose sets off well . I am of the school that says if you can look you best you may as well do so and these hose are crying out to be worn and admired and of course by wearing them you encourage others to wear checked hose when not attending formal events or better still encourage their loved ones to knit them a pair!