Quote Originally Posted by piperdbh View Post
I don't think I'd like open-work hose. I have hairy legs and think it would look funny, not to mention be very ticklish, to wear them. Some ladies wear them very nicely, but I don't believe lacy hose would work for most hombres.
When the lads down at the local brewpub get a look at my lace jabot, they won't even notice my socks. But the lasses will.

There have been some interesting discussions in the Ravelry group about kilt hose and lace work. It's not always predictable whether the kilt wearer or his wife is the one who objects.