'Black tie' questions

[Sir Didymous]

I love dredging up old threads. But if there is already a thread for the type of question, why start a new one? The question I have is as follows:
I have been looking for a pair of dark grey/ charcoal kilt hose for my formal attire. I have found some different places that sell them but one has embroidered rampant lions on them. As one who loves heraldry I automatically wanted to buy them, but then I thought about it and I'm not sure if they would be considered formal with the embroidery on the cuff. Any thoughts?

[Alan H]

I love dredging up old threads. But if there is already a thread for the type of question, why start a new one? The question I have is as follows:
I have been looking for a pair of dark grey/ charcoal kilt hose for my formal attire. I have found some different places that sell them but one has embroidered rampant lions on them. As one who loves heraldry I automatically wanted to buy them, but then I thought about it and I'm not sure if they would be considered formal with the embroidery on the cuff. Any thoughts?

I wouldn't wear them, and I, personally would probably suggest to get a plain colored pair or some of the rather expensive alternatives discussed in this thread, like diced hose. However, that is ME, and if YOU want to wear black hose with something embroidered on them, then I say, go right ahead and do it. They're your legs, and I fail to see how wearing socks like that would be an egregious affront to anybody.