Thanks for everyone's comments. And big thanks for the pics of the differences between spats and gaiters. I was definitely thinking of spats.

I think I'm gonna find some spats to purchase. Don't know if anywhere locally has them. I did find some on eBay that I'm thinking of bidding on. One of them was a very nice fawn color that I think would go well with much of my wardrobe. I'd also love khaki in addition to white.