matching your hose?

[Tobus]

I've looked around at several pictures and am drawn to the red checked hose- what is the history of those?

Diced hose have a long history... in fact, you'll see that they are historically what gentlemen wore with their kilts. They are EXPENSIVE, though. If he were wearing diced hose, those would be leaps and bounds more formal/fashionable than any other hose, regardless of what color his shirt is.

But obviously the jacket is going to be more important in this situation, if you have to spend money on something. Diced hose would just be the cherry on top of an already complete outfit.

[ForresterModern]

He is safe being "Hunny" as long as he himself never joins the forum. If and when he does he will be subjected to no end of embarrassing comments, regardless of what name he chooses for his "handle".

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Hunny bought cream hose to wear with his Ancient McDonald kilt, and I've made him green flashings. Is it ok if his shirt is white and not cream, like the hose? I'm not sure about the rules...

Also, he hasn't a jacket, what else should he wear? It's for formal night on our cruise at the end of November.

Normally, he wears his kilt ultra casually- like with his Star Wars T-shirt! But we're trying to dress it up this time! LOL

Any advice? Hope this was the right place to post this!

also...

I've looked around at several pictures and am drawn to the red checked hose- what is the history of those?

It is rather difficult to offer advice since I don't know where you live. That said, I'd suggest you try the following:

1. Purchase a black Argyll jacket; this can be worn with a bow tie (formal) or a regular tie (as you would if wearing a suit to an informal event or dinner).

2. With the Argyll jacket purchase a black three button waistcoat (vest in the USA) as this will give the outfit a more traditional look.

Contact our advertisers for best price/availability. Most retailers can supply an off-the-rack size from stock, and delivery can usually be made within 48 hours via UPS, FedEx, etc.

I hope that helps--

enjoy your cruise!

[Tobus]

He is safe being "Hunny" as long as he himself never joins the forum. If and when he does he will be subjected to no end of embarrassing comments, regardless of what name he chooses for his "handle".

Too late! He's a member here, his username is Lovedby Ruffles. (aka Hunny)

[JSFMACLJR]

Okay, everybody has given good advice so far, but no one has mentioned that the cream/white hose really should be avoided (this being the "Traditional Highland Dress Forum" I feel I am on safe ground when I write this!). Diced hose, or tartan hose are the socks of choice for evening dress. Failing that--and they do tend to be a bit expensive-- go with solid colour hose: blues, greens, reds, greys are all good choices and will mark your man as having a discerning eye!

[Ruffles]

Too late! He's a member here, his username is Lovedby Ruffles. (aka Hunny)

He came up with his user name without my help, I'm just sayn!

[Ruffles]

Okay, everybody has given good advice so far, but no one has mentioned that the cream/white hose really should be avoided (this being the "Traditional Highland Dress Forum" I feel I am on safe ground when I write this!). Diced hose, or tartan hose are the socks of choice for evening dress. Failing that--and they do tend to be a bit expensive-- go with solid colour hose: blues, greens, reds, greys are all good choices and will mark your man as having a discerning eye!

I have noticed, looking through all of the wonderful pictures posted on this site, that the colored hose are quite attractive! May have to look for a pair...

[JSFMACLJR]

Reds and blues would be excellent choices for wear with a kilt of ancient Macdonald tartan!

[Ruffles]

Reds and blues would be excellent choices for wear with a kilt of ancient Macdonald tartan!

Thank you!

[Panache]

Ruffles,

If you are looking to get your husband a jacket and sporran with the widest range of formality I would suggest looking at our sponsors and purchasing a black Argyll jacket. By adding a dress (tuxedo) shirt, studs, a bow tie, and a belt with a fancy waistplate you create an outfit that works fine for black tie formal events.



Unlike the Prince Charlie Coatee this jacket can be worn to less formal funtions.

The cantled fur sporrans are really for formal events. However a cantled leather sporran like this one from the Celtic Croft:

http://www.kilts-n-stuff.com/Highlan...me_cantle.html

Will work in less formal situations.

If your husband and you seldom attend formal events, but would like the option for him to go in highland dress this will probably be the simplest and most affordable option save rentals.

Oh and by the by, it's FLASHES not Flashings

Have fun on your cruise

Cheers

Jamie