Formal Dinner

[Panache]

To my way of thinking, the absolute best hose to wear for a formal function are argyle or diced hose.

I agree, everytime Phil posts a picture of his Galbraith ancient kilt with matching diced hose I'm filled with the dreaded "sock envy" and I think about getting a pair for myself.

...I was in the tartan shop yesterday and they were selling argyle hose for $225.00 now that is more than many people want to spend on a pair of hose....

And then I stop thinking about diced hose and decide that solid colors are just fine.

... so black for me is a good second choice as the cream or white hose you see from all the rental places look appalling. Hose that look like athletic socks do not look good with a Prince Charlie, as I see it.

Here I disagree. White and off white hose maybe far too common but I think that the white hose helps tie in the white tux shirt with the rest of the outfit. Also for those wearing formal ghillies the black lacing looks really sharp against the white of the sock which continues the whole black/white theme of the ensemble*. But the same holds true for normal well polished black dress shoes. To me the formal kilted outfit is a delicate balance of simple lblack and white that offsets the dramatic colors of the tartan kilt and matching flashes.

Cheers

Jamie

* I like black hose, but they do have a tendency to just sort of blend in with one's shoes