Joan,
For me it would depend on the event. If I were attending a Games, I'd probably wear solid/self-colored hose with no decoration, (unless I were showing off these cabled hose I made last year, which really are red, even thought they look pink. )


If I were 'piping for a party or church or what-have-you, I'd probably wear "decorated" hose.
I'm looking forward to seeing your finished product.