I would encourage you to get one pair - they don't have to be expensive - of kilt hose in Lovat Blue to see if that color doesn't work for you in a lot of different situations. If you find them versatile, certainly upgrade to a nicer pair when you wear the first pair out. Lots of pics here: http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...lt-hose-71512/

NB: Ancient blue and Lovat blue are very very close visually, virtually interchangeable if ancient blue is all you can find...