Figure 1.-- Kneesocks were commonly worn as part of the school uniform in South Africa. As in England, grey kneesocks were commonly worn by South African schoolboys. Grey kneesocks were even worn with khaki short pants. This private school had dark blue kneesocks with colored bands. |
Kneesocks were commonly worn as part of the school uniform in South Africa. As in England, grey kneesocks were commonly worn by South African schoolboys. Grey kneesocks were even worn with khaki short pants. Grey was by far the most common color of kneesocks in South africa. Some schools had tan kneesocks for wear with khaki shorts. We have noted other colors of kneesocks, such as black or dark blue. Some kneesocks had stripes at the top. Boiys did not wear white kneesocks, this was a color reserved for the girls. An exception might be made for cricket.
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