Formal Hose--loads of questions

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

Went back and re-read the e-book "Kilts & Tartans Made Easy" by Dr. Nicholas J. Fiddes (founder, Scotsweb & Governor, Scottish Tartan Authority) and no where in the section on kilt hose can I find black being restricted to funerals.

Yeah, And Fiddes also says that the cream hose are "acceptable":

Recently however white or off-white hose
have become common. This is mostly due to
their popularity with the kilt hire trade
(where providing only one colour reduces
costs). Cream or white hose can still offend
some traditionalists. But it is possibly time
to accept that white is now orthodox.

Given that I wear the Modern Forbes Tartan for dress, which is a pretty dark combination, I would like something with a wee bit of colour when I am dressing up. On the other hand, I want to be proper.

So, cream is OK with the Argyll or the PC, but not any of the real formal doublets from what I am reading.

Besides, if you are splashing out for a formal doublet, you may as well go the whole hog. So, I agree with Matt.