I keep seeing these wonderful 'hose tops' on ebay and realise that they can only be worn with spats. I would get a pair but feel that it would be 'a bit over the top' with ordinary 'civilian' dress. Having sait that I've just bought myself an army surplus horse hair sporran (black with white tails) which I intend to wear to dinners this year. I'm a big guy and feel that the ordinary sporran looks a bit small on my large frame. I love the military look, and when I can afford it I'll get myself a proper (pipers) doublet and then I'll get some spats !