Thanks folks...

I kinda expected comments that the lace was too formal. Trouble is, I really dislike wearing neck ties. Everything from "everbody wears them" to "egads, they are boring and ugly" to "they are part of a social uniform and I'm a rebel."

I'm still looking at other alternatives...

As for the hose, I didn't realize I was wearing them so high.. I'll watch out for that and keep them folded over more.

Thanks again.