Comments on: Rules on the Proper Wearing of Socks

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 10:02:46 +0000

Perhaps a strong bold colored sock that compliments a subtle color in you tie or patterned shirt can work. However, avoid trends. Think about those pictures of classy looking gentleman from the mid 1900s and how their style is clean and timeless. I don’t think you get there with crazy patterned socks. I see it as something you roll your eyes at in 50 years when you’re showing photo albums to your grandkids (or scrolling through your facebook timeline by then).

That said, this is one of those trends I’ve been very tempted to incorporate after seeing Harrison Ford in Morning Glory. Even so, I prefer the bold sock to the patterned.

http://www.zoraab.com/blogs/news/5960231-harrison-ford-power-socks

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:53:16 +0000

I often break the rules with socks.. rather than matching/complimenting pants or shoes I will often match my shirt instead.. for example with black shoes, grey skinny jeans and a pink shirt, I will often choose pink socks.. it depends on the whole look but I think it works and have had good feedback.. I only think it looks good with sleek shoes and very slim pants though.. nothing loose or bulky.. and nothing dressy of formal.. this is casual only for sure

By: JohnPaulToo

JohnPaulToo — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 00:18:10 +0000

Really? Matching your socks to your pants? Nah. Designers are finally doing some interesting things with men’s socks. Pops of color, sweet patterns, etc. All stuff that, dapperly executed, can make a man stand out without fear of looking gaudy. Check out what guys like Paul Smith are doing. Or order a pair of red Gammarelli socks, the same ones that have adorned the Papal pieds for the past couple hundred years or so.

By: JohnPaulToo

JohnPaulToo — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 23:57:35 +0000

I would disagree. Designers are finally doing some interesting things with men’s socks. Pops of color, sweet patterns, etc. All stuff that, dapperly executed, can make a man stand out without fear of looking gaudy. Check out what guys like Paul Smith are doing. Or order a pair of Gammarelli socks, the same ones that have adorned the Papal pieds for the past couple hundred years or so.

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By: Ray McGarr

Ray McGarr — Sun, 30 Sep 2012 21:52:10 +0000

I work in a profession (clergyman) where people often remark about how well or how badly I am dressed. I appreciate the socks discussion because it is my most bewildering decision when dressing. I usually try to match socks to slacks but inevitably I am “off.”

Glad to have found this website. Ray

By: Robin

Robin — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:16:08 +0000

I believe Jeeves said a gentleman’s sock should match his belt.

By: Brian Jones-Chance

Brian Jones-Chance — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:20:18 +0000

A truly sartorial gesture would be to coordinate your socks in hue or pattern with your tie.

By: A Teacher

A Teacher — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:20:27 +0000

It’s articles like this that redouble my effort to not be that elementary school teacher who wears aforementioned orange socks or atrocious pencil/school bus/goldfish ties. Gauntlet thrown!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:31:30 +0000

Of course we ought to judge by appearances! In the real world you have to size a man up pretty quickly; it turns out, one’s appearance, though in no ways perfectly, like most things in life, is a pretty good indicator of character. And this is widely known, making it even more inexcusable. An indolent man is likely to be indolent in his dress; an industrious one is likely to be studious in his dress. I would change my judgment of a man, if I found it to be incorrect, but that does not mean I should not make an initial judgment based on appearances. This fluffy non-judgmental crap needs to go. Not judging a man is the opposite of helpful; in fact, it encourages him to continue in vice or, what is sometimes more self-destructive, folly.