Formal Hose--loads of questions

**gilmore** · 12th February 08, 10:05 PM

On formal ocassions argyle hose in the colors of the kilt are worn, or diced hose in red and white, red and green or very ocassionally other two color combinations.

It's true they can be expensive, but if you keep your eyes open and are patient you can find bargains.

**JamieKerr** · 12th February 08, 10:10 PM

Like this?

http://www.jhiggins.net/catalog/hose_argyle.html

**gilmore** · 12th February 08, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by JamieKerr

Like this?

http://www.jhiggins.net/catalog/hose_argyle.html

No, not like those.

Those have been discussed rather thoroughly in other threads that you can find using the search feature.

**JamieKerr** · 12th February 08, 10:24 PM

*sigh* I really don't need the "use the search" feature. I was just offering up something that I randomly found that wasn't in this thread and seemed appropriate, next time I guess I won't bother.

**gilmore** · 12th February 08, 10:31 PM

It's true that the prices of those hose are a bargain, but the quality isn't so good. Rather than repeating the negative criticism again, I refer readers to the original posts.

**Phil** · 13th February 08, 01:16 AM

You're better going straight to the manufacturer - http://www.kshosiery.co.uk/ - he charges £95 ($185.96) a pair but they are good quality and match your tartan properly. If you keep them for formal wear they will last for years, I have others made in 1950 that I still wear.
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