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Men's Socks: A Guide for the Proper Wearing
Socks are an interesting piece of clothing; we pay so little attention to them and yet they're central to our overall comfort in several ways: socks protect our feet from abrasion, wick away our perspiration, and keep our drew beaters snug in our shoes.
Common Rules Concerning Socks
Your socks should match one another not have any holes or visible stains:
Now some of you are thinking this is incredibly obvious; however, I mention this rule for those of you who fail to see the problem here. Failing to heed this rule is going to lead to an embarrassing situation when we unexpectedly have to remove our shoes and conceal our protruding big toe from colleagues.
Your socks should match your trousers:
A man cannot go wrong following this advice, as it serves to create a streamlined look with no unnecessary colour contrast until the eyes meet the shoes. Men also like this rule as its rigidness leaves no room for interpretation and confusion.
Wear knee length vs. ankle length socks:
This rule is based on the belief that a gentleman should not expose his bare leg unintentionally. A bit archaic, I know, but it still holds sway nonetheless as the flash of white hairy skin when wearing a dark suit can be distracting. And that's not what we want.
Sock Fibre Selection
Choose your socks by their fibre construction carefully, as each wool, cotton or cashmere sock has different uses (and cleaning techniques!). Wool socks absorb moisture and have insulating properties to keep feet warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather. Cotton socks are inexpensive and durable, holding shape and providing an excellent fit. Cashmere socks are a little bit of luxury for your toes. For washing advice, see our Fabric Care table.
Stay tuned for One for the Boys, Shoe Shine Saturday!
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