No problems on the answers. I should asked if I didn't want them.

I can understand the issue on the fly plaid & the white hose. I was actually reconsidering the color but dithered to long and didn't have time to get different ones in. Also wasn't sure which color to go with. Do you try and match, contrast or complement?

As for the height of the hose, that maybe an issue. I have large, high calves. Even the tallest socks don't go very high and I have always had an issue keeping them from falling down as the widest part of the calves is so close to the knee. Even with the guarders on the flashes they were falling down.

They tie will be something new for me. I don't think I will be at any formal events for a while so I have time to master it. There should also be time for me to get a waistcoat if you could show me a picture of what you mean by that? Where would it be appropriate for me to wear a PC jacket and vest?

Thanks for the feedback,
Jim