Question about hose

[denmcdough]

Not to upset anyone, but I must put my two cents worth in on this thread. I agree with many folks, here, why white might not be appropriate, due to keeping them clean. After that, I can't see the fuss. This is a matter of personal choice. I think too many folks get carried away with what THEY would do, and then try to get everyone else to think their way. If you only wear white to a tennis match or to the gym, good for you. There are many situations when white looks very stunning. Is there a law written that white should not be used???? If so, then all the manufacturers of kilt hose need to stop making them.

Oh, and not using them because they are cheap, like being used in hire??? Isn't that being a tad stuffy??????

I know some older gentlemen in my area who use only white hose, and they do look awfully dapper when in the full Scottish attire. Different strokes for different folks!! I don't like to be offensive here, but come on!!!

[Lyle1]

Not to upset anyone, but I must put my two cents worth in on this thread. I agree with many folks, here, why white might not be appropriate, due to keeping them clean. After that, I can't see the fuss. This is a matter of personal choice. I think too many folks get carried away with what THEY would do, and then try to get everyone else to think their way. If you only wear white to a tennis match or to the gym, good for you. There are many situations when white looks very stunning. Is there a law written that white should not be used???? If so, then all the manufacturers of kilt hose need to stop making them.

Oh, and not using them because they are cheap, like being used in hire??? Isn't that being a tad stuffy??????

I know some older gentlemen in my area who use only white hose, and they do look awfully dapper when in the full Scottish attire. Different strokes for different folks!! I don't like to be offensive here, but come on!!!

Nicely said.

I don't understand why anyone cares what color hose anyone else wears, to begin with. If white hose look good with what you are wearing, wear them. Personally, I would lean to wearing white hose more for a formal occasion than an informal one, but that would be my choice. Even my wife, whose taste I value, has little to say about what I wear, once I make a decision.

If keeping white hose clean is an issue for you, don't wear them. If they get dirty, wash them or send them to the dry cleaner. Don't you clean colored hose after you wear them?

[GG]

I wear black, green, blue, grey, cream and white kilt hose. I like the variety provided by my kilts - and my kilt hose, whatever their color.


Greg

[JSFMACLJR]

Nicely said.

I don't understand why anyone cares what color hose anyone else wears, to begin with. If white hose look good with what you are wearing, wear them. Personally, I would lean to wearing white hose more for a formal occasion than an informal one, but that would be my choice. Even my wife, whose taste I value, has little to say about what I wear, once I make a decision.
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Do you wear white hose with a dinner jacket? No? Why not?

[Panache]

Do you were white hose with a dinner jacket? No? Why not?

Ah but Sandford formal highland attire is different than a dinner jacket is it not?

When we think of a tail coat or dinner jacket outfit immediately we think of a black and white color scheme. More often than not gentlemen wear their formal outfits with Prince Charlie coatee and kilt with this in mind. It can be a very elegant look and it certainly makes the bold tartan colors of the kilt stand out. It is a modern formal look where the kilt takes center stage and the rest of the outfit acts as a frame

Now if I may use yourself as an example of a proponent for an older style of highland formal wear, we see a different focus. You will wear a matching tartan doublet, waist coat, kilt, and hose. It is a very bold look that harkens back to a time where men wear not afraid to present themselves in a bold bright way in their manner of dress. The kilt in your formal rig is merely a component of the wonderful colorful tartan whole. It has a completely different fashion dynamic than a modern Prince Charlie coatee ensemble.

The choice of wearing a hose that ties into the coatee (black/white) or colored/diced/argyle to tie into the kilt is a personal one. The wearer has to ask himself is he framing his kilt or is he incorporating it with his attire.

When done well with the right elements I can appreciate both looks

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Here are half a dozen reasons why I, a dyed in the wool traditionalist, don't like white hose:

1) They rarely, if ever, look really clean.
2) If you have thick calves, they make your legs look like beer kegs.
3) The best of the expensive ones still look cheap, at a distance.
4) They are worn, almost exclusively, by bands.
5) Rented kilt outfits inevitably come with white hose.
6) White hose show not only lack of imagination, but lack of confidence in the ability of the wearer to dress well.

[dfmacliam]

and they blend in with pasty white legs...LOL

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

and they blend in with pasty white legs...LOL

Thank you. I must add that to my list.

[Pleater]

If you leave wool in chlorine based bleach, it dissolves. It is how I - and many other knitters test unknown yarns to find out if they are all wool, a blend or just a good imitation.

Historically wool could not be bleached - and wet white wool exposed to sunlight goes brown. Only the natural colour of a white sheep was available until comparatively recently.

I think that it might look rather good to have matching natural white jersey and hose in an aran or other chunky style of knitting, for fairly casual wear.

Really good quality thick pure white hose would look well with a very formal lace and doublet - I am sure the insurpassable Hamish was photographed in such a combination and looked wonderful in it.

As an incorrigible observer of men's legs I have to say that thin white hose - sorry fellows - looks very school-girly to me.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Let's face it. White knee socks and a plaid skirt are girlie. I don't care how butch a guy is, kilt and white socks... hmmm... dunno... looks like something from sixth form at St. Trinians...