Modern Short Hose/garters/UGGH

[Tobus]

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.

If you're referring to the photo above, I'm at a loss as to how you can describe that as "mid-calf". His hose are clearly over the calf, and just a smidge below the knee where they should be.

Furthermore, I'm having a hard time understanding where you get the idea that there is historical precedent for kilt hose ever being worn higher than this (and I assume as a historian you are already aware that kilt hose are not the same as hose meant to be worn with breeches). The height of kilt hose shown in the photo above is not exactly a new trend; in fact, kilt hose are generally worn longer today than they were historically. Every historical portrait I can think of shows the hose being worn just over the widest part of the calf, and no higher. If you are claiming otherwise, would you mind pointing us to photographic examples?

[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.