Quote Originally Posted by smacw View Post
Points taken re: the climate and local custom, but spats? I personally don't care for the mixing of militaria and kilts in a civilian context, but wouldn't they be rather hot along with the hose tops for the conditions? Why not a pair of Bermuda knee socks ie tropical weight knee socks. The English Sports Store in Hamilton is the only purveyor left I know of since Trimmingham's closed. Available in a plethora of colors, and I'm sure they will ship to Texas.
I believe the spats are part of the OP's personal style. Not so much something up for debate, rather just part of what he enjoys wearing. (Much like the kilt itself for many of us...)