socks

[Barb T]

Ron, with respect, for best effect your hose/socks should 'compliment' or 'tone with' the colour of your kilt rather than 'match' it. Too much of the same colour is not a particularly good idea.

General comment on rugby/soccer socks: The one problem with these, as I see it, is that because they are so thin the observer can see the colour of the wearer's calves through them - especially with the darker colours. Personally, I find this a great turn-off and would only wear them if I could roll them down, with boots ........... in which case, they are not really thick enough to look good worn in that way!!!

So, for me, this type of sock does not work with the kilt.

Just my opinion!

I agree, at least for trad kilts. A trad kilt is a substantial garment that I think needs to be balanced with substantial socks. Of course climate is an issue, but I think that the kilt hose with the big bulky tops (and a no see-through look) balance a kilt better than thin hose.

I know I posted this pic on another thread, but I think it illustrates what I mean and I don't have another different picture that's better. Both the tartan hose and the black hose have tops that are long enough to be rolled over twice, giving a nice, balancing cuff. Just my opinion, though!




Barb