You socks too high...?

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Regimental Rule: 3 fingers down.

I think this also makes it about where the tops of the hose, at the back of the leg, come to just below the bend.

Either way, if you look at some photos of the best examples of men in kilts, you'll see that traditionally, hose are worn at this height.

Casual kilts, on the other hand are fair game. As we've all seen, sometimes without socks (we won't call them hose) when in sandals or low, heavy socks when worn with work boots.

When you get outside of "traditional" kilt wear, it's a matter of what looks good on you. Take advantage of that full-length mirror or the opinion of a trusted partner and listen to what either may be telling you.