Formal Hose--loads of questions

[gilmore]

Like this?

http://www.jhiggins.net/catalog/hose_argyle.html

No, not like those.

Those have been discussed rather thoroughly in other threads that you can find using the search feature.

[JamieKerr]

*sigh* I really don't need the "use the search" feature. I was just offering up something that I randomly found that wasn't in this thread and seemed appropriate, next time I guess I won't bother.

[gilmore]

It's true that the prices of those hose are a bargain, but the quality isn't so good. Rather than repeating the negative criticism again, I refer readers to the original posts.

[Phil]

You're better going straight to the manufacturer - http://www.kshosiery.co.uk/ - he charges £95 ($185.96) a pair but they are good quality and match your tartan properly. If you keep them for formal wear they will last for years, I have others made in 1950 that I still wear.
If you really want to dress right it is the only way to go. I mean why spoil the ship for a ha'porth of tar?
Here are mine in Galbraith Ancient

[Alan H]

I'm just gonna say this right out loud, right now. I LIKE stark white hose with black tie, a crisp white shirt and a kilt. I think it looks classy.

AND

I can get nice popcorn-top, stark, gleaming, brilliant white pipers hose for $21. Twenty-one bucks.

So all you guys who feel that white hose is an abomination can go right ahead and do that, but I am gonna keep wearing them because I LIKE them.

[Phil]

I'm just gonna say this right out loud, right now. I LIKE stark white hose with black tie, a crisp white shirt and a kilt. I think it looks classy.

AND

I can get nice popcorn-top, stark, gleaming, brilliant white pipers hose for $21. Twenty-one bucks.

So all you guys who feel that white hose is an abomination can go right ahead and do that, but I am gonna keep wearing them because I LIKE them.

I don't think they are an abomination. I actually like them - a bit like wearing a white scarf with a tuxedo. I think, though, people get obsessed with something they're interested in - like cars or photography or fishing, and spend money on it whenever they can. It's just human nature but it doesn't entitle anyone to criticise someone else's taste so carry on wearing your white hose (but please not thin ones you can see your legs through). There I go, can't help it.

[Coemgen]

Personally, I really like the look of black hose with my saffron kilt from SWK when I'm wearing my PC. Sets off the saffron flashes very nicely.

[Phil]

Personally, I really like the look of black hose with my saffron kilt from SWK when I'm wearing my PC. Sets off the saffron flashes very nicely.

Yes except I read somewhere black hose are for wearing to a funeral if kilted. Don't know if it's true or not but it kinda puts me off.

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

Thank you!

[Dukeof Kircaldy]

Yes except I read somewhere black hose are for wearing to a funeral if kilted. Don't know if it's true or not but it kinda puts me off.

I have navy hose for my dark hose. Not sure where one would buy black.