When to wear my new hand knitted hose

[JonathanB]

This is just for interest, as I am very unlikely to be attending a black tie event in the forseeable future.

But as a matter of interest, I have bought two pairs of hand knitted socks. I specified the length (which is a great plus) and also the colours.

One pair was meant to coordinate with my Cornish Hunting kilt



and one to coordinate with my Black Watch (I overdid the enhancement in Photoshop - the colours are less bright in reality and my knees less pallid.)



I'm really pleased.

But my question for this august and knowledgable body is: Could I wear them with formal wear?