Should Your Shoes Match Your Socks?
When it comes to men’s clothing, rules are simple, and yet somehow, people don’t get them and make fashion blunders. If you don’t want to be one of those people who ruin a really fine piece of clothing just because they don’t know how to carry it, then this is just what you need to read.
The debate about wearing the right kind of socks with your suit is centuries old, and many people are still not sure when it comes to wearing the socks the right way. I have tried to explain everything that you need to know about wearing the socks in a manner that is approved by fashion giants and that looks amazing as well.
The question of shoes and socks
Before we move on to the rules of wearing socks and shoes the right way, let us address the elephant in the room. The most frequently asked question when it comes to men’s clothing is if your shoes and socks match? If you are looking for a yes or no answer, unfortunately you won’t find it. There are different schools of thought when it comes to this particular question, different people have different opinions, and you simply can’t ignore any of them.
You must be thinking what you should do with your outfit because you want to look nothing but the best. Well, the good news is that there are some rules that you can follow to make sure that you never look odd and out of fashion, and your shoes and socks go well with your outfit.
Here are some rules that will help you slay every suit that you wear. Give them a read and find out what you have been doing wrong this whole time:
First things first
The first rule is that if you are wearing a suit, you should never, and I can’t stress enough, wear white socks. Understand that white socks are only for gym and tennis so, unless you are going to play a sport, ditch white socks. They are a real turnoff when it comes to formal suiting.
Socks go with pants
Remember, I said earlier that there are different schools of thought when it comes to matching socks with your outfit. The popular opinion among suit enthusiasts is that socks always go with pants. So, this means that if you are confused, then follow this simple rule: If your socks look good with your pants, then they are probably good to go.
Keep your shoes in mind, too
However, you should not ignore your shoes. The secret to looking great in your suit lies is making the right combinations. So, if your socks are looking good with your pants, but your shoes are not complementing it, then you must make sure that you change them.
Always wear calf Socks with suits
If you have been wearing ankle socks your whole life, this might be a little uncomfortable at first, but you must know that ankle socks are a big NO-NO when it comes to formal settings. So, if you haven’t bought some nice calf socks yet, then, it is time you go shopping and get some good quality ones.
Be easy with colors
You are out shopping for socks, and you are confused about which color to pick. Don’t worry. Here is an answer. Formal dressing is all about looking classy in a subtle way. So, if you are thinking of choosing a loud color for socks with your suit, then you need to hold that thought. Make sure that you buy subtle and mild colors for formal wear.
Go bold but carefully
Choosing subtle colors is important while you are buying socks, but if you want to make a bold statement, you need to make sure that it compliments your suit. For example, if you are wearing socks that are bold and loud and making a statement, then you should go easy on your suit and keep it as subtle as possible.
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