When are colored hose appropriate?

[gilmore]

or you could get those socks that are in the same tartan. or like a check with same colors.

Those are called argyle hose. Some say they are the only appropriate hose for kilted formal wear.

[Nick the DSM]

Those are called argyle hose. Some say they are the only appropriate hose for kilted formal wear.

oh, thats what they're called. well i guess they would be for formal only use then.