what kilt hose to wear?

[Bugbear]

I did a blog post some time ago that covers a lot of this. Might be worth a look.
http://kiltmaker.blogspot.com/2005/07/on-kilt-hose.html

Matt, that is the blog post I was thinking about when I posted that the only tartan hose I would be able to afford are homemade cadadh.

I have come across X Marks posts that speak very harshly of black hose. For formal, I understand the issue with white or cream hose.

In this thread, though, it doesn't sound like dark colored hose are going to be scoffed at in a formal setting. , I understand that one should wear tartan or diced hose if possible.

In my mind, I can see how a black formal jacket etc, certain tartans, and black hose would look very sharp together.