Scathing Attack on White Socks

**Chas** · 13th September 13, 02:38 AM

When I was in the Royal Air Force, we used to say that only virgins and tennis players wore white socks.

I hadn't qualified as one for years and never understood the scoring of the other so I've never worn white socks - or hose for that matter.

**OC Richard** · 13th September 13, 04:30 AM

In the Pipe Band world "black is the new white".

Throughout the 1990s white was utterly dominant and year after year every single top band at the World Pipe Band Championships wore the stark white bobbletop hose.

When white went out it went out fast and a year or two later most of the bands were wearing black (or navy or charcoal). But oddly black hasn't become quite as dominant as white was. I wonder why... usually the pipe band folk are fashion lemmings.

I only saw 15 of the Grade One bands this year, and of those 15 Boghall & Bathgate was the only veteran Grade One band wearing white. Three bands recently promoted from Grade Two were also wearing white. The rest of Grade One was wearing black, navy, or charcoal, with one mid-grey and one Ancient Blue. In other words there's more variety now than there was during the 20-year period when everyone was wearing white.

About white socks for "Saxon dress", well here in SoCal many people wear Vans or white walking shoes etc and it's white socks, usually, with them. With a suit? Never.

**Father Bill** · 13th September 13, 04:57 AM

Years ago I took my last pair of white tube socks, laundered them twice, and now use them in my travelling church kit as protection for my brass candlesticks. They work well there

**Mike in Dayton** · 13th September 13, 05:05 AM

Good grief. White socks were picked on as long as I can remember. I was given a hard time for wearing white socks even in elementary school. I guess peer pressure worked because I don’t think I wore them again except maybe for gym class.

The comment on red/green is ridicules. Look up articles on selecting clothing colors. Selecting complementary colors is a way to create an outfit that stands out. It may not be appropriate for all situations but it is one that works. Guess what is complementary: red and green. See http://www.realmenrealstyle.com/color-wheel-menswear/ about the color wheel and clothing. The complementary comment is half way down the article.

Mike