Right or Wrong

[Whidbey78]

Welcome from a Whidbey Islander currently residing in the middle of nowhere.

It's been well put by others so I won't beat a dead horse, but will say that since the populace of this forum runs the gamut from staunch traditionalist to modern and contemporary kilters and those who cross many lines there is a lot of good info here and a lot of opinions on what is and isn't right, proper or acceptable. It's up to you to make up your own mind. Just remember that nothing is really written in stone so do what you like!

[Tartan Hiker]

Believe it or not there is another consideration that has not been yet mentioned in regards to white hose. If you stand back and look at someone in a kilt and white hose, or view a photo of same, you will find that your eye is drawn down to the hose. The bright white hose attracts your eye much more than the more subtle kilt fabric, and your attention will follow. This presents the problem of balance...you become "bottom heavy" Do you really want the focal point of your outfit to be your shins?

Avoiding white because it smacks of rental outfits is well and fine, but there are more legitimate aesthetic reasons to avoid them.

[tripleblessed]

When I was still working on stage, actors unsure of their ability to command the
attention of the audience would request a white costume, to draw the eyes.
Stage lighting compounds the effect, add excessive hand movement, presto_
all eyes on you. Also pathetic. White hose can have that same effect. Yes.
Absolutely. However, if you have a strong tartan, beautiful argyle, and the correct amount of charisma, or even chutzpah, It CAN work well. Built a set on which Kevin McCarthy wore white and chewed the scenery up and down, right and left. All you could see onstage was Victor Jory sitting center stage on a settee, never moving, just gathering space and BEING his character. A time and place for almost everything.

[xman]

When I was still working on stage, actors unsure of their ability to command the
attention of the audience would request a white costume, to draw the eyes.
Stage lighting compounds the effect, add excessive hand movement, presto_
all eyes on you. Also pathetic.

I certainly don't envy you working with such cast members. I rarely seem to have trouble commanding attention on stage, but view supporting the script, direction and other performers as more important than myself. Throwing focus serves the action more than stealing it.