I really have to roll my eyes at this entire discussion, and agree with Alan. We choose to embrace our heritage, as well as be unique by wearing a kilt rather than pants and a god awful suit. The kilt is supposed to be a symbol of freedom. We get angered by non kilties telling us how to dress, yet here we are telling other kilties what is and is not appropriate or acceptable? That doesn't fly with me, it reeks of hypocracy. For me the entire point of the kilt is largely the freedom that it represents, not adhering to some standard set forth by god knows who. I will spend $700 on my kilt, and I will spend $3-400 on a jacket. I know that when I'm gone, those items can be passed on to the next generation to be worn with pride. But $200 for socks? I draw the line there too. Besides, I also think white hose are beautiful. There is a such thing as looking too "busy"