Casual utility kilt wear - socks high or scrunched?

[CMcG]

I approach the question from a bit of a different angle. To me, it depends on how the utility kilt fits.

I suggest that showing some leg makes any kilt look better by emphasizing the lack of bifurcation. A traditional tartan kilt hem, for example, ideally hits mid to top of the knee, which allows traditional kilt hose to be worn up and still show some skin.

Many utility kilts, however, seem to be worn with a longer hem at mid to bottom of the knee. With the knee covered and socks pulled up (don't have to be trad hose here!), it looks a bit too "modest," if that makes any sense. If one can't show some knee, then scrunch or roll the socks to show some shin... Or just wear shorter socks