The Best Men’s Socks and How to Style Them
There a few things you should be on the lookout for when deciding which socks are best. You might get the urge to just throw on a whatever sock, thinking…it doesn’t really matter—but trust me, it does.
Having the right kind of sock, and knowing how to wear them, really does make a quite a difference on how you look and feel.
I always suggest my clients have an array of socks on hand, including ones that are simple to more quirky. Bold patterns, off the cuff designs and bright colors are all welcomed so don’t be coy and have fun with them!
Plus, people are only going to see them once your pants leg lifts, so it’s a nice little surprise / ice breaker for anyone you come in contact with.
Best Materials
I’m a huge advocate for merino wool and cotton blend socks —hands down. They’re durable, not too thick or thin and highly versatile. Not to mention they can be styled seamlessly with a spectrum of outfits from casual to formal. Silk blended socks are often limiting and best compatible with suiting. In addition, these socks have a tendency to thin out and deteriorate quickly over time.
Patterned / Solid Colored Socks
When I dress my clients, I always ensure their socks go well with their clothes. It may seem unimportant, but it truly does make a difference. To ensure your socks complement your outfit, select a color from any item you're wearing and go for a sock with that color present. This simple trick ensures a neat and stylish appearance.
Solid / Non Pattern Socks
Solid colored pieces should always have a place in your wardrobe arsenal. Make sure to keep a variety of neutrals such as black, grey and navy. Having these versatile shades on hand at all times ensures you are alwayss prepared. I would strongly advise against white as they get dirty after the first couple wears and you’ll have toss them out before you know it — so it’s just not worth it. Stick with darker colors, they’ll last you a lot longer.
Socks and Outfit Combinations
Wearing jeans?
Regardless of sneaker color, stick with either a black, charcoal or navy sock.
Wearing a black, navy or gray suit?
You’ll want to go with a black or brown shoe depending on the suit, and you’ll want your socks in a neutral color: navy, dark gray or black.
This is just a light mention. You don’t necessarily have to wear solid colored socks if you don’t want to. As I mentioned earlier, socks are the place where you’re welcome to come out of your shell —so let your personality shine!
Best Sock Options
Darn tough in my opinion, is unmatched in terms of quality, comfortability AND durability. The color palettes are so fun and you’ll be hard pressed to find ones that don’t suit your taste. I use these religiously on clients and they absolutely love them!
What’s really nice is the lifetime warranty, so if they need to be replaced, just inform the brand and they’ll send you another pair at no charge. Just note, these aren’t cheap, but in the end you pay for what you get.
I have to say, uniqlo is your best friend when it comes to budget-friendly socks with endless options. The amount of cuts available range from low, to mid, to high, with an array of fun colors, prints and patterns to choose from — you just can’t go wrong. They may need to be replaced a bit more than the darn tough ones, but none the less, they’re still great quality for the price point.
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