Argyle hose and day wear?

**Kilted Cole** · 5th October 13, 08:06 PM

I was just wondering if wearing of Argyle kilt hose with day wear...not formal....is a fashion no no, or is it perfecly acceptable? I'd be wearing a different shirt, and a jacket and vest.

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**MacLowlife** · 5th October 13, 08:22 PM

It seems the tradition of argyle hose for formal/evening only arose from the hose being expensive and thus very special. However, I do not think there is anything particularly formal about them and I wear them day and night. In a world where a single man might own three kilts, the idea of argyle hose being expensive seems kind of secondary. However, they do tend to be pricey, so take good care of yours!

Of course, this is just my own opinion- others may disagree entirely

**piperdbh** · 5th October 13, 09:03 PM

I must disagree with my Palmetto neighbor. I think Argyll hose are best reserved for dressy evening functions. To my eye, solid-color hose, or maybe some sort of colorwork hose look better with day wear than do Argyll hose. However, they're your socks on your feet, so if you decide to wear them during the day, go right ahead and I hope you enjoy the day.

**mookien** · 5th October 13, 09:19 PM

And I don't disagree with either MacLowlife or piperdbh, ... or both for that matter.

**Kilted Cole** · 5th October 13, 09:32 PM

I was thinking of pairing this with a bottle green jacket and vest. Thank you all for your input. I do value it.

**TheOfficialBren** · 5th October 13, 11:26 PM

I have to concur with Piperdbh. I would reserve them for dressier occasions (though not necessarily strictly black- or white-tie events), though certainly leaning towrd formal almost exclusively. The are expensive. Seriously. Very expensive. Average price: $100......for socks. Madness. I don't fuss much over hose, though, as long as they keep my feet warm (when applicable) and dry.

Edited to add:

Just to clarify, I prefer solid-coloured most of the time but I do really like Argyll hose.

**Jock Scot** · 6th October 13, 12:23 AM

The choice is yours and there is historical evidence to suggest that it has been done, but personally and these days, I think that you are "over egging the cake" more than somewhat and you would be better to save your hose for a more formal occasion.

**English Bloke** · 6th October 13, 12:47 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

... "over egging the cake" ...

My thoughts too.

**CMcG** · 6th October 13, 05:50 AM

I wouldn't say that Argyle hose is exactly a "no-no" for daywear, but it is seldom seen. Even for black tie it is a bit rare!

I have one pair of Argyle and a pair of diced that I reserve for my most formal events. This is not because they were expensive; both are second hand. It has more to do with their boldness... I'm leaning towards a more low-key look these days, not that tromping around all resplendent in a kilt is ever truly low-key

I leave the bold pattern to the tartan because I've got enough going on between avoiding "matchy-matchy" and mixing some subtle patterns in my other accessories (tattersall, herringbone, stripes, etc)