Funky Socks and Tips for Sock Choice
December 15, 2006 by admin
Filed under Attitude, The Whole Look, Underwear & Socks
Can you pull off socks that are not just white or black? Not just sports socks or formal business socks? Could you pull off these crazy prints?
How do you stay on the right style of fashion without looking like a child, clown or (gasp) a moron.
Men’s socks are often a forgotten piece of clothing — until they get noticed. While style watchers “tsk-tsk” when men get it wrong, they nod in approval when a well-dressed man chooses a pair that complements his wardrobe.
“It completes the silhouette from head to toe,” says Houston image consultant Helen Perry. “It all flows. You really are painting a picture with every article of clothing.”
Here are some tips from Chron.com for knowing when you are in fashion, or simply a fashion victim:
- Match socks with the suit, not the shoe
- Aim high in sock length
- Thin is in, and natural fibers breathe well
- Don’t be cheap
- Blend it in - complement your other accessories like your tie or pants
“For example: A pair of purple striped socks can go well with a pair of gray pants; a subtle orange-and-brown check can look good with khakis.” - Droopy socks are a no-no
- Know when to be casual. Jeans let you go wild.
- Animal prints are great as icebreakers, but let them be the only bold part of your wardrobe
- Treat them like gloves
- Don’t be caught with your socks on (take them off in romantic situations before your slacks)
Tags: socks, sock, fashion, trendsetting, fashion advice
