My personal thoughts on white hose


One, they should be of good quality, thin cheap white/cream hose bear a nasty resemblence to athletic socks. However the thick Aran handknit (i.e. expensive) looking ones are quite nice. The Lewis Hose line would work fine in white as well.

Two, they should be worn as a concious choice because that color (white/cream) looks good with a particular outfit and not because they are a default choice.

Three, wear them if you like the way they look with an outfit. Personal confidence in one's attire and appearance makes a huge difference in carrying off a look.

Four, take the opinions of those that dislike them with a grain of salt and a smile. Should someone ever mention how much they dislike your white hose in public simply smile and say "That's alright old chap, I like them enough for the both of us!"


Now personally I would only wear white/cream hose with my PC style black tie formal rig and my ghillie brogues. There is something that to me speaks of the elegant simplicity of the black and white dinner jacket in this type of outfit. However they aren't right (to me) with the older styled formal doublets and don't go at all with day wear .

Cheers

Jamie :ootd: