Quote Originally Posted by Robbie
Hi David -

Here in the UK "smart casual" is much more conservative than that favoured by our neighbours across the pond and for office wear shoes, not boots, are the preferred choice - however short socks do not go with these and rolled down hose just looks sloppy. Sandals with a kilt (with or without socks) are a definite no-no under almost any circumstances.

If you find ordinary hose too warm I have found the best alternative to be lightweight knee length socks which are long enough to give a good turn-down at the top. These are widely available in a good selection of colours to tone with your kilt from the ladies/girls section of most good, and not so good, stores, and the ones I have I purchased at a local weekly street market.
Robbie, another way to find them is to go onto eBay. Type in either "Cableknit knee socks" or "Schoolgirl knee socks". In fact, I'm currently wearing a pair of dark green cableknit knee socks which happen to look very similar to kilt hose, except without the knotwork design on the turndown. Instead, they're ribbed in that section. Definitely cooler in the summer and only cost $11.95 including shipping, compared to $16.95 for a pair of wool blend kilt hose shipped from Scotland...
-J