Modern Short Hose/garters/UGGH

[Mr.Charles Anthony]

To all the kind commentators-Greeting/thanks;
It seems I am not used to modern kilt socks(this is my 1st set). And yes, I do normally wear a kilt sock much higher- the socks I use are from the re-enactment profession; which is were kilt hose began its life. It seems the current issue socks for kilts follow the 19th centy english army rules, shorter socks, shorter kilts, shorter coat- less of everything for the Scots Regiments.To see an image to prove the point- have a look at "The Compleat Book of Tartan, Page 91. It shows the calf lenght hose with an elaborate gartering.
As to the 'knot showing' it should have read-'the bulge of the knot makes a lump in the turndown cuff of the hose'.
And yes, a photo would help-if I can find a way to do it(my computer is 'steam powered' & I am not far behind. However, the Image kindly provided by 'davidlpope' of the english/German prince of england-charles; shows the height of the socks on this writer-he & are of the same height. Thus it appears that I am a victim of Unknowing & a Practiioner of lost fashions. Thus I conclude- with all of your kind assistance, that mid-calf is now 'correct' for kilt hose. This was the reason for the Post- to discover what I was missing. I am an Historian-not a 21st Centy Kilt Cloathes Horse-not yet, at least!
With Thanks
CSAnthony

[CDNSushi]

However, the Image kindly provided by 'davidlpope' of the english/German prince of england-charles; shows the height of the socks on this writer-he & are of the same height.

Dear ladies and gentlemen of the rabble,

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While we are not necessarily subject to lèse majesté laws on XMTS, we do still expect a certain level of politeness.

Thank you for understanding,

JD
For the XMTS Staff

[creagdhubh]

Dear ladies and gentlemen of the rabble,

In order to keep this discussion polite and on the correct side of the forum rules on political issues, I would please remind everyone to bear in mind that this is an international forum where a nation's leaders, dignitaries and officials should still be treated with respect, realizing that we are not out to offend members who might happen to stand behind and support those leaders and dignitaries.

While we are not necessarily subject to lèse majesté laws on XMTS, we do still expect a certain level of politeness.

Thank you for understanding,

JD
For the XMTS Staff

Well said!

[Zardoz]

Mister Anthony;
I'm with the 'can't believe they're too short' crowd, and I'm like wise having trouble with the historic hose being so different thing. Guess we really need to see some photos of this stuff. In fact I'd be interested to see some photos of any of the stuff you go on about.
And yeah, I know you're computer is 'steam powered' but sticking photos on the web ain't rocket surgery, I was the last person I know to get a computer, and I posted pictures on this forum for years with a crappy PC a friend was going to throw away and a dial-up connection.

[unclevenus]

Agreed. I have had a tough time making my hose look correct since it is so long. Would love to see someone on the opposite side post it up. Can you possibly email one of the admins of the site? Or anyone on this post? One of use could surely post the photo for you.