Quote Originally Posted by David E
Hi folks,

Not posted for a while (wife said she wasn't seeing any of me - always on that .... forum!).

Anyway, I have a question to ask:

Do you think its possible to be "smart" in a kilt without wearing "over the calf" kilt hose?

Reason I ask is that, now that summer is coming (well at least in this hemisphere...), kilt hose is becoming a little warm to wear, especially during the day. The wearing of short socks or rolling down the kilt hose looks more "casual" to me (and I do wear short socks this time of year).

If you wanted to go for the "smart-casual" look (none of my kilts are appropriate for very formal occasions) is it a must that the kilt hose is "over the calf"? For example, we have a smart-casual policy at work, and it would be nice to wear a kilt to work during the summer and get the benefit of being cooler than if wearing trousers, but you'd lose the benefit if you were wearing kilt hose.

Opinions gratefully received....
David.
Hi David

I have to say, if you want 'smart', you should wear kilt hose 'up to the knee' so to speak. If not kilt hose then something similar like a football sock. Any long sock would do. Garter flashes will keep them tidy.

That's not to say that a high legged boot and a rolled down sock wouldn't look good. (A pair would look even better ) I like it. But I would only wear this for casual. I would even consider a hiking type sandal and no socks - if I'm dossing around the caravan site, on the beach or in the garden at home.

Robbie or Hamish may be able to offer more ideas.

Al