Matching Socks and Pants
It seems like a petty detail in the bigger fashion picture, but your choice in socks can really make or break your outfit. It’s a choice that shouldn’t be taken lightly, but if you don’t even know where to start when you open your sock drawer, here are some simple guidelines to follow to make sure you match appropriately.
- Socks with a Suit: There are debates as to whether socks should match your shoes or your pants. Ideally, these should be in the same color family (blacks or browns), so you should be able to pick socks that complement both items. If they differ greatly in the shade, match with your pants so that they blend in and create a solid line. If you incorporate other colors into your outfit, you can choose a subtle design (such as argyle) that includes these colors as well, but the background of the sock should be darker and match your pants.
- Everyday socks: For the everyday occasions when you’re wearing jeans or casual pants, it’s ideal to match your pants. If this doesn’t work, you should at least match your socks to some part of your outfit. With jeans, you can get away with dark blue or a shade that matches your shoes. With khaki trousers, aim for a dark tan or brown shade. When in doubt, choose brown or black, but whatever you do, say no to white!
- Socks for the Gym: This is essentially the only time that white socks are acceptable, but aim for the low cut ankle socks. If you want to put in some extra effort, pick socks that have logos or any decorations in the same color as your shorts.
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