Earlier we had a discussion about the knee high sock and its integral part in the female wardrobe this fall. Now I'd like to change things up, but stay on the same theme, and delve into male socks. If you are most men I know, you probably have 2-3 different types. Primarily, your drawer will be full of some sort of white or grey athletic socks that are your staple, and if you had your choice you'd wear them all the time. Variations 2 and 3 are just your brown and black dress socks that were most likely purchased out of necessity and were on sale in a 3-pack. Sure, you may think that's all you need, but I'd like to broaden your horizon a bit.
The Italians have been rocking the sock flair for decades, but then again a wise man once said "If you speak fashion, you speak Italian." I'd have to agree with him... the Italians have a knack for adding flair in the smallest of ways yet making a big statement. We can even take a trip to England where Paul Smith is a champion for the statement sock. Why then, has this trend not seen widespread acceptance in the United States? Honestly, I have no explanation, but allow me to enlighten you to the ways of our European role models.
There are a few rules you'll want to think about when picking socks for your outfit. First off, you want the socks to match your outfit or at least compliment what you have on. Avoid looking like the Joker from Batman or an escaped clown from the circus--in either case people would be right to put you out of your fashion misery. Secondly, if you are wearing mostly muted colors you can use your socks as your "pop" of color. If you choose this option, please refrain from adding other color splashes. You don't want your viewers to feel like they are in an Old Spice commercial--look at my socks, now look at my tie, now look at my socks, now back to my tie. Finally, this trend really only seems to work while wearing slim cut pants, and heightened by cuffing your pants just a bit so they graze the top of your shoe when standing still.
Final verdict: Go out and pick up a few bright socks to give your outfit a bit of a face-lift. If you are feeling really fancy, try somewhere that sells them 1 pair at a time instead of by bulk. My favorite spots are Urban Outfitters and Thomas Pink.
The Italians have been rocking the sock flair for decades, but then again a wise man once said "If you speak fashion, you speak Italian." I'd have to agree with him... the Italians have a knack for adding flair in the smallest of ways yet making a big statement. We can even take a trip to England where Paul Smith is a champion for the statement sock. Why then, has this trend not seen widespread acceptance in the United States? Honestly, I have no explanation, but allow me to enlighten you to the ways of our European role models.
There are a few rules you'll want to think about when picking socks for your outfit. First off, you want the socks to match your outfit or at least compliment what you have on. Avoid looking like the Joker from Batman or an escaped clown from the circus--in either case people would be right to put you out of your fashion misery. Secondly, if you are wearing mostly muted colors you can use your socks as your "pop" of color. If you choose this option, please refrain from adding other color splashes. You don't want your viewers to feel like they are in an Old Spice commercial--look at my socks, now look at my tie, now look at my socks, now back to my tie. Finally, this trend really only seems to work while wearing slim cut pants, and heightened by cuffing your pants just a bit so they graze the top of your shoe when standing still. 
Final verdict: Go out and pick up a few bright socks to give your outfit a bit of a face-lift. If you are feeling really fancy, try somewhere that sells them 1 pair at a time instead of by bulk. My favorite spots are Urban Outfitters and Thomas Pink.
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