Hose advice

**piperdbh** · 26th January 09, 10:28 AM

You asked about black, but my suggestion is royal blue, to accent the narrow stripe in the tartan.

I think we've met our quota fo hose threads for the next several months.

**Phogfan86** · 26th January 09, 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

my suggestion is royal blue, to accent the narrow stripe in the tartan.

Funny you mention it. This thread came up solely because a friend of mine is knitting me some royal blue popcorn tops. She called Sunday to let me know that she just wouldn't be able to get them done in time.

**piperdbh** · 27th January 09, 11:36 AM

I'm currently working on some RB ones as well, with white cables that cross each other in Xs all up the leg. I call them "Saltire Socks", because that's what they look like.

**Maggie Pringlemeir** · 14th March 09, 10:13 PM

Question, please,

I have been lead to understand that BLACK kilthose are essentially worn only for funerals. Formal wear requires other deep, dark, rich colors .. but unless you're in mourning .. NOT black hose. (And if you ARE in mourning .. a black band around your arm, please) At least, that's what my Gran said.

Warm hugs! and Blessings of the Three upon ye and your families
Maggie & Ruby C
in Novi, MI ,.. and he says WOOF

**Bugbear** · 14th March 09, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by Maggie Pringlemeir

Question, please,

I have been lead to understand that BLACK kilthose are essentially worn only for funerals. Formal wear requires other deep, dark, rich colors .. but unless you're in mourning .. NOT black hose. (And if you ARE in mourning .. a black band around your arm, please) At least, that's what my Gran said.

Warm hugs! and Blessings of the Three upon ye and your families
Maggie & Ruby C
in Novi, MI ,.. and he says WOOF

I have never heard that about black hose. I think that the proper hose for formal attire are the tartan or diced hose, though, self colored hos of a darker shade might be all right.

I'm guessing that either of those would be acceptable for funeral attire. A black four-in-hand tie and white shirt probably are required. We'll see what others have to say.

**raibeart_dubh** · 15th March 09, 03:20 PM

I, personally, wear black kilt hose quite often. They match most of my tartans and to me look great with an Argyll jacket and a black tie no matter what the occasion. I select flashes to accent another color in the tartan.