How and why do I wear flashes with kilt hose?
Flashes are brightly colored strips of wool or cotton that hang down from the folds in the kilt hose. They are in effect a decorative garter, that help to hold the hose (socks) up. Bring the hose turnover down to cover half the double loop of the flash with only the bottom half showing, to the outside of the leg.
For more help, watch our Video on How to Wear a Kilt Outfit.
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