Checked Hose... when??

[MacLowlife]

Don't be confused by the pattern/ formal part. They are suitable for all formal occasions. I am given to understand that patterned hose are usually reserved for dressier occasions because they are inherently expensive. I would add that some diced/ checked/ argyle/ tartan hose look slightly less dressy if the colors are more muted- in the same way that some hunting tartans seem slightly less dressy. Depending on how bright that white is, yours may or may not fall into this category.

I believe the current thinking in some quarters is that, good looking as they are, patterned hose ought to be worn as much as is practical- but see above regarding expense.

Before going any further, be sure to thank your wife again and tell her how much you love the hose. If you poke around the internet you will find several poignant stories about people who died saving something for a special occasion - and never got to enjoy it. SO, wear them as often as you can, with pride and gratitude, but bear in mind that these are your "good" hose and ought not to be worn for washing the car, shoveling stalls, etc.

Watch the space below for more advice, possibly contradicting mine...