Tartan hose vs plain hose

[Bugbear]

I'm almost afraid to ask this question, butt...

Would it be acceptable, if for formal hose, one wore cadadh made from the same tartan fabrick as one's kilt?

[puffer]

I am curious. Was the diced hose worn by "civilians in the 1800-1850s, or did the wear plain colored hose ??

Puffer

[svc40bt]

Having no other formal kit, I have worn mine more casually. I think they look good. Here is a pic. Let the comments commence.

[Highlander31]

Having no other formal kit, I have worn mine more casually. I think they look good. Here is a pic. Let the comments commence.

Works for me. IMHO, the hose compliment the kilt nicely. It's a smooth look to the eye. I don't believe contrasting hose would work as well.

[M. A. C. Newsome]

I'm almost afraid to ask this question, butt...

Would it be acceptable, if for formal hose, one wore cadadh made from the same tartan fabrick as one's kilt?

Sure, why not? I did to a Burns Supper a few years back.

[Bugbear]

Sure, why not? I did to a Burns Supper a few years back.

Thanks Matt.

I didn't know if cadadh were noticeably different, in a visual way, from knitted tartan hose. Perhaps this is an option for tartans that would be difficult to produce in knitted form?