Benjamin Chee HH
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Now it just so happened the other day that a lady friend was asking why I frequently wore scarlet socks. Having no idea whatsoever as to the historical origins or basis, if any, I thought up a quaint story on the spot - along the lines of how they symbolised the bloodshed resulting from lawyers utterly annihilating their adversaries in court and trampling their enemies in battle {yours truly shall soon join their esteemed legal ranks}.
Now, as romantic as this little story sounds, is there an actual basis for donning scarlet socks? I must admit I picked up the habit when, wafting round St James's, I noticed that otherwise fusty, conservatively-dressed {the navy chalkstripe DB set, essentially} elderly gentlemen would have on dashing red hosiery.
Thought, please, gents!
First thread by the way, so a pleasure indeed to meet all you chaps. As a short introduction, I am a humble student presently enjoying all the trappings that living in Londinium brings {were it only not the 21st Century!}.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all...
Now, as romantic as this little story sounds, is there an actual basis for donning scarlet socks? I must admit I picked up the habit when, wafting round St James's, I noticed that otherwise fusty, conservatively-dressed {the navy chalkstripe DB set, essentially} elderly gentlemen would have on dashing red hosiery.
Thought, please, gents!
First thread by the way, so a pleasure indeed to meet all you chaps. As a short introduction, I am a humble student presently enjoying all the trappings that living in Londinium brings {were it only not the 21st Century!}.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all...