How do you wear your garter ties?

**BoldHighlander** · 18th December 10, 11:01 PM

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

In regards to customizing the length, although I will defer to those who have actual experience, it may be easier to cut a piece out of the middle and sew them back together at the right length (never seen) then to mess with the fringe end. Just a thought.

Matt may need to speak to this (as he brought up)....I haven't done it yet, but it looks to me like the fringe is a seperate /"solid" piece that is easily removed and then reattached/wraps around the end (does that make it sense?).

I plan to try it next week.

Originally Posted by MacMillan's son

Oh, and I would love to hear the controversy about the hunting socks Jock! We've about beaten the life out of the others you mentioned!!

I've caused enough trouble already...I'm not even going there!

**Jock Scot** · 18th December 10, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Didn't mean to start WWIII Jock (seriously)!
Just posted some pics from your side of the pond as an example is all

Off course you didn't Terry, I know that full well.

It's interesting how easy it is to innocently tread on thin ice though.Garters are of course used to keep up shooting hose, it is just that flashes are not by some.

Actually the garter thing is not a "raging" topic here, it is just a very quiet observation thing that instantly puts you into one camp or the other-------the "old school "of "its just not done Old Boy", or the "Johny come lately" team. Of course neither is right or wrong, but it is an instant sign(which is often incorrect!!!!)of your shooting pedigree. Much like one's kilt attire speaks volumes.

**piperdbh** · 19th December 10, 12:21 PM

And on my side of the Pond a hunter wouldn't think of going out wearing high socks and leaving them exposed to the thorns, briars, mud and who-knows-what-all else that would shred a pair of hose in no time.

**Slowburn** · 19th December 10, 04:38 PM

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.a...ubcat_id=22683 Yet there are so many choices and ways to tie those little suckers. There are many ways to do things especially when it is for apperance sake and not do to functionallity. There was a fine picture of a Frenchman here that showed the garters being tied around the outside and I found that to be acceptable to my untrained eye.

**BoldHighlander** · 20th December 10, 02:23 AM

Originally Posted by figheadair

When I get a moment I'll post some pics of one of the traditional styles worn on the outside of the hose.

Originally Posted by BoldHighlander

Looking forward to them Peter, thanks!

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

....Impatiently waiting...

You & me both mate!!! (hint, hint! )

**Slowburn** · 20th December 10, 06:02 AM

Here is a link to am dealt thread with pics of garters worn on the outside of the cuffhttp://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f103/vintage-sporran-autumn-coulours-61812/

**Snowbear** · 20th December 10, 02:00 PM

1. I would wear the garters so that a small piece is showing. the absolute maximum would be 1".

2. I would not even consider wearing shooting socks like that. You may discuss with or without garters, but it does'nt matter since I would have my trousers so that the socks would'nt show much at all.