Garters on the outside?

[BBNC]

In a number of pictures on one of the "How to wear" threads, I noticed several pix with the garters being worn on the outside of the hose, just below the folded top. Opinions?

[sydnie7]

You are likely looking at castellated hose, which do not have a turn-down cuff. That's the only hose style I know of where the garters are intended to show. Identifiable by the shaped top vs. flat horizontal line of a turn-over.

[Carlo]

You might want to check this Link

[JSFMACLJR]

Do you mean like this?

[Ancienne Alliance]

I've seen it done on ALL kinds of hose in Scotland !

I therefore do it myself.


Best,

Robert

[Chas]

If you had a pair of hand knit or hand woven garters it would be a crying shame to hide them under the fold.

[BBNC]

Do you mean like this?

Yes, what I saw was about the same as the gentleman leaning on his walking stick, tied in a bow. I'd be interested in hearing what some of you Scottish attire historians have to say about outside garters, considering there seems to be a range of opinions on here.

[creagdhubh]

Do you mean like this?

Whereas I tend to think that His Grace and the other chaps shown look very smart, I would reserve traditional garter ties, complete with the knot showing, for Highland evening attire.

Cheers,