The Ultimate White Socks Article

[Oddern]

Well, as we all probably agree that this rule goes for the guys in trousers, I think its still a diferent matter for us wearing the kilt. Some of us would never wear white hoses, and others would.

[JSFMACLJR]

Well, as we all probably agree that this rule goes for the guys in trousers, I think its still a diferent matter for us wearing the kilt. Some of us would never wear white hoses, and others would.

I'll give you that the article was written about white socks worn with trousers, but I cannot see how the same rule of thumb --and logic -- does not apply to white socks with the kilt. Sorry. Why should it be any different for kilt wearers? Because many men wear white hose? Does that make it correct? Does the fact that I see men wearing white hosiery with suits and assorted trousers, then, make that correct?

White hose with the kilt just look plain silly. Period.

Sandford

[Oddern]

I'll give you that the article was written about white socks worn with trousers, but I cannot see how the same rule of thumb --and logic -- does not apply to white socks with the kilt. Sorry. Why should it be any different for kilt wearers? Because many men wear white hose? Does that make it correct? Does the fact that I see men wearing white hosiery with suits and assorted trousers, then, make that correct?

White hose with the kilt just look plain silly. Period.

Sandford

I see here on this forum and other places that your opinion on white hoses are common. But if you take a look at pictures from Scottish kilt sites on the web you find that almost all pics of formal attire includes white hoses. If you look at older historical pics it seems that coloured hoses of some kind were common. What does this mean? Are we here at the forum old fashioned? Or is it the other way around?

[beloitpiper]

I see here on this forum and other places that your opinion on white hoses are common. But if you take a look at pictures from Scottish kilt sites on the web you find that almost all pics of formal attire includes white hoses. If you look at older historical pics it seems that coloured hoses of some kind were common. What does this mean? Are we here at the forum old fashioned? Or is it the other way around?

When I see old photos of kilties, I see a lot of blue, green, and argyle hose. And as far as the "Scottish kilt sites" and their photos of formal attire...well, I bet most of them will also try to sell you a belt with a waistcoat!

[Chas]

Hello All,

When I was in the Royal Air Force back in the 70's, the quote was "Only young boys and virgins wear white socks." Many an Airman wore them once, but never twice!

Regards

Chas

[pipesndrumsnun]

"Only young boys and virgins wear white socks."

Chas

Hmmm...not this one!


I do like your quotation, however!

These days, maybe we should add "pipe bands"..."Only young boys, some virgins, and pipe bands wear white socks".

And, yes, to you white socks fans (must be from Chicago? tee-hee!)...wear 'em well...BUT, I'll still secretly cringe when I see white socks! Us girls seem to have a built in fashion police system! But, of course, wear what you like to wear, wear what makes you happy!

[McFarkus]

Hmmm...not this one!


I do like your quotation, however!

These days, maybe we should add "pipe bands"..."Only young boys, some virgins, and pipe bands wear white socks".

And, yes, to you white socks fans (must be from Chicago? tee-hee!)...wear 'em well...BUT, I'll still secretly cringe when I see white socks! Us girls seem to have a built in fashion police system! But, of course, wear what you like to wear, wear what makes you happy!

You've finally cleared it up for me. As a Northsider I thought all this brouhaha was about the White Sox, but that no one on the forum knew how to spell. Around here, only baseball would ignite this much passion.