Help me get dressed!

**Brian F** · 14th June 07, 04:08 PM

I just remembered this afternoon that I have a brown corduroy jacket somewhere...I got excited, until I realized I can't afford brown accessories...

**McMurdo** · 14th June 07, 05:31 PM

If you have black accessories thats fine below is a picture of me in a brown tweed argyle with black accessories.

it can work.

**Brian F** · 14th June 07, 05:41 PM

McMurdo, thanks for the pic. I guess you're right, it does work.

**McMurdo** · 14th June 07, 05:43 PM

no problem I just hope your outfit comes together.

**Brian F** · 14th June 07, 05:46 PM

The outfit will be fine...it's the budget I'm worried about!

**Brian F** · 14th June 07, 07:30 PM

Something that just popped up (in trying to save money):

Are kilt hose/flashes "required"? Is it one of those "don't wear white socks with a suit thing," or is just a traditional thing?

**fluter** · 14th June 07, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by Yeti

Something that just popped up (in trying to save money):

Are kilt hose/flashes "required"? Is it one of those "don't wear white socks with a suit thing," or is just a traditional thing?

Preface this with "in my humble judgement" -- contrasting opinions are welcome. For a dressy occasion, kilt hose (some kind of nice looking knee socks) are going to make it look "right." Look over the casual and dressy style threads under "Show us your pics."

For my money, flashes are optional. If your socks tend to fall down, of course, then you want some kind of garter! and you'll need to be able to fold down the top of the socks.

If you have some tall solid color socks that don't clash with the outfit, you could wear them. I have some wool-blend Woolrich with a black on gray pattern: I would not wear them, even though they are pretty low-key. USA Kilts has cream hose for $10 at the moment. Email them for size info.
Woolrich picture: imagine these with dress shoes, shirt & tie. I think you'll agree that it's "not on," but I'd wear them in casual context: http://img.bellsouth.net/coDataImage...155440Sage.jpg
Cheap white hose: the cream ones from USA Kilts and others look much better, these would do in a pinch:
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/193/5...9673afade5.jpg

HTH - Ken

**Casper** · 14th June 07, 09:01 PM

Hmm... guess i'm the only one that would say to go with the Black Stewart.

Probably because its my next purchase once my Hunting Stewart arrives.... ;)