Quote Originally Posted by xman View Post
Ah, but common practice does.
No it doesn't. It makes it a fashion trend. Saying that wearing white hose out of familiarity makes it a tradition is like saying that ebonics is a language. It's just an excuse not to do things right.

Quote Originally Posted by azwildcat96 View Post
I was not aware that black hose were a new invention. Here is a picture of me in a PC and black hose. I don't think it looks that bad, does it? Maybe a little too conservative, but that's just me. And, yes, I know it is not the proper sporran for the attire, but it was all I had at the time.
They are indeed a modern convention. They don't look as in-your-face as white, though. Bleached white hose just scream "LOOK AT ME!!" I personally really like the look of black hose. An there's not a thing wrong with that sporran. It looks spectacular with that outfit. Then again, I'm a big fan of that style.