Scathing Attack on White Socks

[Pleater]

I saw men wearing white hose last weekend - though it was with britches, buckle shoes and frock coats - and wigs for that matter - their dress was consistent with the dances they were performing.
There were belly dancers and various morris men around too - and most people were enjoying the show, though there were a couple of little tots in their pushchairs gazing about in astonishment.

White stockings for everyday wear were the mark of a gentleman - and most women would wear them on Sundays or holidays because they were not working those days. The quality of the thread and the thickness of it denoted their rank or status, but of course they were not on show.

It could be a cultural thing, somehow and the wearing of white socks is a far greater faux pas in the US than here in the UK, where kilted evening dress with white hose is not unusual, and a very pleasing sight too.

I think there was a photo of Hamish and company in such attire posted on the forum, and it could scarcely be faulted.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: