This summer, a representative of the domestic sock brand St.Friday Socks announced that a simple truth was revealed to him: many customers who bought St.Friday socks do not wear them, but put them on the shelf, because they don’t know what, how, when wear them. We then left this "recognition" unattended, because we decided that the problem was far-fetched and raised for the purpose of brand PR. Around - a lot of stylists with their advice, and the catalog shooting of manufacturers is a visual "instruction for the use of fantasy" socks! But it turned out that we were wrong, and the problem of “wearing cannot be thrown away” is especially relevant for socks.
The problem of "wearing can not be thrown away"
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Who does not know the sudden surging feeling of the need to urgently buy a particular little thing? The passion for shopping manifests itself in this way - it takes over instantly, we cannot think about anything else, including how we will fit the new thing into our own wardrobe. At such moments, it is most correct to hold back and postpone the purchase at least until the morning - it is necessary for the night to pass - but this is difficult to the point of impossibility.
In fact, in a moment of surging passion for shopping, our secret self is absolutely right: we are really able to figure out how and what to wear unusual thing, you just need to abandon the usual stereotypes.
Many of those who dress, as they say, "stylish" and adhere to the classics, in fact, use a set of simple rules. Over time, this set of rules becomes uncomfortable, restricting manifestations of the personal, frames, and we subconsciously strive to go beyond them. This is manifested in the spontaneous purchase of some bright and unusual thing for our “style”.
The appearance of non-standard socks for the wardrobe or other “little things” suggests that our “style” either bothered us to the point of impossibility, or it never met the requirements of “necessity and sufficiency”. Remember the story about Olenka and the collar that changed her life? This is how socks can affect your life, so don't underestimate their potential! For example, once they influenced mine.
What to wear with unusual socks
A hint with what and how to wear unusual socks was at the very beginning: look through manufacturers' catalogs, pages of stylists and fashion bloggers. However, the latter, who know how to handle socks, can be counted on the fingers: usually a “blogger” is only enough to put on a bright dress, high-heeled shoes, do makeup and hair. Fitting socks or tights into this “image” is too difficult, right?
Legs are half of our body. But we often seem to forget about them, decorating only the top. And at some point we spontaneously buy socks with bows or red tights, subconsciously trying to compensate for this gap ...
How to wear socks with bows or ruffles
Ruffles and bows may not necessarily be present only on children's socks. These decorative elements able to turn simple socks into feminine and flirty. You can wear them with classic shoes and sandals.
How to wear lace up socks
Unusual women's socks with lacing or with ribbons criss-crossing at the leg like ribbons on pointe shoes, or socks of an unusual design should be worn with plain shoes. The color of the shoes should be in harmony with the color of the socks. But it doesn't have to be a tone-on-tone shade - complementary tones can be a great solution!
How to wear fishnet socks
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Now black fishnet socks successfully replace stockings in evening looks. Wear these socks with elegant shoes! Variant of the non-trivial and fashion combination- these are leggings that should end a few centimeters above the socks. Pants or leggings can be fashionably tucked into socks, but they must be thick!
How to wear tulle socks
Tulle (aka tulle) socks came from wedding fashion. These are transparent or translucent socks with a loose top, falling down the legs with careless light folds, or with a gathered top.
These socks will last at least until spring, so take a look at them! They can be worn with sneakers and elegant shoes! And you can also wear these socks over tights, and wear the whole design with sandals!
Most unusual socks go well with clothes that almost everyone has, regardless of their style. These are jeans or jeggings, leggings under the skin or leather. And remember, you don't have to buy fancy shoes: classic ones will do! Plus, now there's nothing to stop you from wearing comfortable sneakers along with feminine socks!
To me, socks are the funniest piece of clothing. For some reason, I always remember Carlson, who was chased by his grandmother demanding to change his socks.
Funny striped socks are cool. But you don't always want to look funny. And even more so, you rarely want a man next to you to look funny. I want him to look stylish and courageous. Like James Bond, for example. He already knows how to wear socks and what to wear.
There is a huge amount men's shoes intended to be worn barefoot. Moreover, if we look at shootings in men's magazines, photos from shows, we will see that often even classic shoes are presented with bare ankles. Of course, it is hardly worth wearing a formal suit without socks - such a reception suggests a relaxed atmosphere and a fairly free approach to your appearance.
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But often there is a certain problem: you want relaxation, and wearing shoes on your bare feet is uncomfortable. Here special models of shortened socks come to the rescue, which are practically invisible from under the shoes. Women's version such socks Soviet time were called followers. They still exist. But I'll talk about women a little later, let's get back to men for now.
Moccasins, sports shoes, espadrilles, loafers, slip-ons - all of them can be worn with an open ankle and socks of this type. It will be convenient, comfortable (shoes rub less with socks), hygienic and stylish. The main thing is to choose socks so that they do not look out, but are completely covered by shoes.
This is not a very good option.
I think it’s not worth specifying that if you wear open sandals, then you shouldn’t even combine such micro-socks with them. (Although when I see the condition of the legs of some men in transport, I want to advise them the opposite). Most of all, it "gets" when a man puts on shorts, and to them long socks, reaching to the middle of the calf. First, your legs immediately begin to look ugly. And secondly, this is some kind of, excuse me, nerdy version. Shorts - only with bare legs.
Even with sneakers we put on short socks - and everyone will be happy.
Now about the girls. There are two options for attitudes towards socks (however, this thesis also applies to men): either we approach the issue creatively and consciously focus on socks, or we don’t wear them, or we put on a shortened version that no one will guess. Yes, yes, those same heirs, only in their modernized form.
They are also good to wear with loafers, moccasins and other shoes that came from the men's wardrobe.
However, with closed boats, they will also look good. At least it's certainly better than the unfortunate nude tights or regular length socks. For feminine shoes, it is best to choose thin seamless ones.
That's it - bad.
They can be called the Napoleon of men's wardrobe: something small, but at the same time significant enough to be the cause of great success or complete failure. However, most men still ignore the importance of this piece of clothing and treat it with disdain. Indeed, this takes place and sometimes gives rise to completely absurd cases. I'm sure not a day goes by that you don't meet a man in sandals and socks on the street in the summer. Or worse, white sports socks with a classic suit. It looked bad both in the 80s and today. So, unless you're Michael Jackson, wearing white socks with a suit is unacceptable. Common truth, you will say, but in this article I would like to talk about the basic things - simple rules, how to wear and with what to combine men's socks.
It is long past time to recognize the importance of this subject. menswear in your wardrobe hierarchy. The wrong pair can kill the most flawless look on the spot. Or completely transform you from Cary Grant to Steve Urkel. In a business setting, wearing socks incorrectly can cause distrust of you as a business person before you even utter a word.
Perhaps there is no simpler rule than how to wear socks. All the more bewildering is the fact that a very small number of men follow it. You don't have to have them in plaid, diamond, or cucumber to add sparkle to your outfit. In fact, most of us would do well to be a little more attentive to the choice of this item of clothing, for some reason we just don’t want or are too lazy to be distracted by what and how we are dressed. All we need is to know a few simple principles in order to be confident in our appearance.
Color
The color should roughly match the color of the trousers or pants. It is not critical if they are exactly the same color, but if there is a difference, it should be in the lightening direction. For example, if you are wearing a dark gray suit, light gray or just gray would be appropriate. Your task in this case is to ensure a smooth visual transition from your shoes to your head. This means that the eye glides easily, without getting stuck on alien, unnatural elements. There is another opinion: socks should match the color of the shoes. However, in this case, you should remember this: socks that match the pants visually lengthen the leg, make you slimmer; matching shoes - reduce your height. 
If you are experienced enough and feel the harmony of certain color combinations, take something different from trousers, provided that the shades do not conflict with each other.
Length
What length of socks should be worn?. It should be enough to not expose your leg when you are sitting. This moment serves to achieve our priority goal - the creation of a harmonious chain of "shoes - socks - trousers". Consider also - in any case, others should not be witnesses of an unaesthetic spectacle in the form of a suddenly opened area of \u200b\u200bthe skin.
When socks are inappropriate
That, how to wear socks, applies to the same extent to 
how not to wear them. It has long been commonplace that it is forbidden wear them with sandals. Sandals are designed to be worn barefoot. And not even because socks with sandals look vulgar. The point is that this it just looks bad. I would also not advise you to wear long socks with shorts (either short or no socks at all). If you are in hot weather, it is better not to wear socks.
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A few important platitudes
And finally, a few obvious things. But, again, not everyone remembers this.
So, the purity and absence of holes is not discussed at all. Instead of darning them, just buy a new pair. The second point is that they should be the same. I'm not just talking about color, but also fabric and texture. There are plenty of guys who open their drawer full of black socks and pluck the first pair they find, oblivious to the fact that the texture pattern of one is different from the other. Or one is faded (due to longer wear) and the other is not. Remember, socks must live and die as a pair.
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The new trend is socks and stockings. How to explain such a triumphant appearance of them on the podium?
It would be quite logical to refer to the fashion of the 40s, when everyone wore socks with shoes and sandals. Although if you dig deeper, it becomes clear that such a fashion in those years was dictated by quite practical considerations.
A bit of history
It was a difficult time, and not many could afford the luxury of having demi-season shoes. But, wearing socks, you could feel quite comfortable. And Madame Fashion came to the aid of the beautiful ladies of those years, making this version of the bow a trend. Well, since fashion tends to come back, we will assume that this is a greeting from the last century.
But if everything is so vague and mysterious with the origins of fashion trends, then here's how and with what to wear socks and knee-highs today, designers know exactly and clearly demonstrate this to us in their spring-summer 2019 fashion collections.
The most interesting thing is that a couple of years ago, some designers proposed in their men's collections men to refuse socks even in combination with a suit. So today's fashion for socks in women's bows can be considered some kind of compensation for this approach. In the collections of the new season, socks are combined with almost everything - dresses, skirts, trousers, jeans, etc.
Of course, in order not to look ridiculous and awkward, but fashionable, stylish, sometimes cute and elegant, you still need to have a general idea of \u200b\u200bthe combination of things in a bow, because even the motto “combine the incongruous” has its own rules.
So, consider the options for images where socks will look relevant, stylish and harmonious.
How to wear stockings and socks in a new way?
- If the pros and cons are still fighting in your soul, then start with the simplest look - jeans, a jacket, loafers and socks. It can be black mesh socks for example. Instead of loafers, an option with oxfords or sneakers is possible. At a minimum, it will be very convenient and practical - ideal for everyday bow. And we won't be surprised if, shortly after the first experiments, you diversify this look with retro shoes or even pumps.
2. Pants and trouser suits will also be an excellent field for experimentation. At the same time, socks can be perfectly combined with sandals. If it is warm enough outside - above +12 degrees, then feel free to put on your favorite sandals, socks and pantsuit. If it’s a little cooler outside, then replace the sandals with cropped ankle boots, and you will again be in trend.
3. Socks with a dress - very trendy bow. For starters, you can create a relatively simple image without layering. Choose small black dress, complement it with classic sneakers or ankle boots and, of course, do not forget about socks.
4. Pay attention to platform shoes - sandals, shoes, ankle boots, etc. would look great paired with a dress or pencil skirt.
5. Do not forget about the style of the 40s. It can be retro sandals with socks that will perfectly complement the dress. middle length and a long jacket.
6. A more modern look - black socks over black tights, combined with sneakers and a short fur coat. The bottom can be presented in the form of a miniskirt or shorts.
Fashionable images with golfs and stockings
Golfs in new collections are presented very widely. Therefore, try to find a place in your wardrobe for this piece of clothing to look stylish and fashionable next spring. Designers offered us bows with both elongated, high stockings, as well as knee-length or lower stockings. Therefore, we will consider both options.
- Long socks are an excellent element of a youth bow with characteristic notes of youthful maximalism and rebellion. They go well with short shorts or a plaid short skirt. Shoes can be chosen on the platform and complete the look with a black business bag with a long handle.
2. A girlish romantic image with long golfs is also a reality. It is enough to choose a short puffy skirt in light colors, add a top in the same tone, but a tone lighter, and black long knee-highs.
3. Another spring bow that is perfect for cool weather is light knitted dress, long socks with boots or ankle boots. And accessories in the form of a black bag and a hat will become a harmonious addition and a final touch to the image.
4. Important! Choosing long knee-highs and a skirt that is too short, you risk creating a catchy, but slightly vulgar look. To avoid this, it should not be too large a bare area between the skirt / dress and the edge of the golf. The minimum distance looks especially mysterious - literally a thin strip. As a result, when walking, the hem develops slightly, slightly opening the legs, but this does not look vulgar at all.
5. Knee-high boots in grunge style are a very relevant solution for fans of this style. All you need is to complement your usual look based on a skirt with high over the knee knee-high boots. You don’t have to change anything, in this case, knee-highs will fit perfectly into such a bow.
6. White and gray warm knee socks are a winter 2020 hit. They even look cozy and warm, and, in fact, perfectly provide this feeling. Combine them with long knitted sweaters, shorts-skirts or skirts, knitted dresses. You will look great and feel great even in bad weather. Relief golf models with a large knit look great. Their texture is in perfect harmony with various types outerwear- from leather, fur, etc.
7. Golfs that do not cover the knees are universal. short fluffy skirt, mid-length dress, shorts and short skirts, short raincoats and coats - such knee-highs are suitable for all these outfits. Complete the look original shoes with heels, platform or without them, and your fashionable look is ready!
8. Try to combine knee-highs with a hat - this is the main sign of French chic. To fix this effect will allow the choice of things for the ensemble. Opt for a classic polka dot and stripe print.
9. Make the loafers an accent in the image - even a monochrome bow can become original if you use knee-highs of contrasting color. First, enter knee-highs in color-neutral outfits. For advanced fashionistas, you can take the risk of combining lemon-colored knee-highs with a coral outfit.
10. A set with a sweater dress - knitted stockings will ideally complement a sweater dress and will not leave any man indifferent! At home, you can wear golf shorts with pom-poms, ruffles and bows.
It is difficult to find a more versatile item in the wardrobe than knee socks. We are sure that you will find a worthy use for them, and our photo selection will help you with this!
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As soon as we got used to the comical look of sandals with socks, the stylists threw in new puzzles: sneakers, brogues, monks, oxfords. Is it worth it to stock up on a suitcase of plain socks, or can all shoes be worn barefoot now?
We are in website we decided once and for all to understand the rules for combining a pair of “shoes and socks”, considered the sockless trend, and at the same time found out what clothes fit each model.
1. Moccasins
Moccasins - a weightless "cocoon" for the legs, made of leather or suede. They were invented by the American Indians for silent movement on long sorties. This type of shoe is ideal for walking on warm days when there is not a cloud in the sky.
With socks or without? Without, especially if the surface of the shoe is perforated and the fabric will be visible through the holes. In other cases, you can afford discreet socks.
What to wear? Trousers, breeches or knee-length shorts light shades from natural materials: cotton, linen.
2. Topsiders
This shoe has a characteristic difference from moccasins - circular lacing around the heel, tightening in front. On the slippery deck that topsiders were designed for (topside translates as "upper deck"), this will not allow shoes to slip off. The surface of the sole is always grooved.
With socks or without? Exclusively without. Topsiders often have to be put on after swimming, when the feet are still wet - just imagine how uncomfortable it would be to pull on your socks in such a situation. So we don't want to think about it.
When it gets too hot in the city, a man doesn't have to switch to open sandals. Espadrilles are shoes invented by the Spaniards, exhausted by the constant heat, back in the 14th century. It is easily recognizable by its woven jute sole and durable canvas upper, with a closed toe in classic models.
With socks or without? Without. Espadrilles are breathable, so your feet don't sweat as much.
What to wear? All types of summer men's clothing are suitable for such shoes, except for beach and classic business. You can wear light-colored jeans, chinos, with turn-ups or above the ankle, breeches or shorts.
5. Slip-ons
Surfer shoes appeared in 1997. Features of slip-ons - the complete absence of lacing (it is replaced by two elastic inserts), a strong, even sole without a heel. Modern models can be made of leather, suede, fabric or high-tech fibers.
With socks or without? Without. Since slip-ons are "near the beach" shoes, wearing socks is a sign of bad taste.
What to wear? A wide variety of combinations are available to fans of slip-ons: beachwear, casual, relaxed business suits. True, as an addition to a suit or dark formal trousers, it is better to choose leather models. Suede and textile slip-ons will complement the look with shorts, chinos, bright and light jeans, stylish shirts.
6. Low top sneakers
What to wear? Assume complete freedom of choice of clothing - from purely sports items to casual style and elements from the 90s like oversized bomber jackets and denim jeans. However, there is still one rule: low sneakers look better with skinny trousers, and not with straight ones.
7. Sneakers
Sturdy leather shoes with open lacing were first designed for the obese Earl of Derby. In 1872, they were talked about in the press as the most popular and comfortable model. Now derbies are close relatives of classic shoes, but less formal. Brogues are a type of derby with a perforated surface.
With socks or without? In most cases, shoes involve high socks to the middle of the lower leg. An exception is the combination of a derby on sports soles with light-colored chinos or jeans.
What to wear? Dark smooth leather shoes can be combined with a business suit, but not a tuxedo. Light or saturated colors of the model are suitable for any trousers and jeans. Dark brown double-soled derbies are worn with tweed suits, corduroy, woolen clothing, jackets and raincoats. Brogues are perfect with parkas, leather, flannel and denim.
9. Monkey
A pair of shoes with solid buckles instead of laces is an option that is equal in formality to a derby. Monks (from the English monk - monk) owe their name to the history of creation: it is believed that it was the clergyman who invented shoes with a closed back and buckles. These shoes are divided into 2 types: single monks (with one buckle) and double monks (with two). The first option is considered more formal.
With socks or without? Depends on the season, material and model. Light or bright suede monks can be worn barefoot, dark classic single monks require fine wool or silk socks, informal double buckle leather monks look great with contrasting high socks.
What to wear? Any skinny or cuffed trousers, unpaired suits, blazers are great. You should not be zealous with bright unusual elements of clothing - the monks are so self-sufficient that it is better for them to play the role of a highlight. Single monks in dark shades of smooth leather are combined with business suits, with the exception of a tuxedo.
With socks or without? Only with socks. For a strict business meeting, it is better to choose socks to match the trousers; an informal meeting and smart casual style allow contrasting options from under cropped or rolled-up trousers.
What to wear? Oxfords are good because it is impossible to overdo it with the classics: choose a solemn black tuxedo, an aristocratic gray or chocolate-colored business suit, as well as all options for discreet smart casual. You can even combine suede oxfords with a shirt with short sleeve and dark skinny trousers, but this is already a departure from the rules.
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The sockless trend can hardly be called a synonym for convenience: shoes can rub or squeeze a bare foot. We offer not to sacrifice comfort and prevent all unpleasant situations.
- Before leaving the house, you need to wash your feet and dry them with a towel - this will remove sweat and bad smell.
- Use a high-quality deodorant or foot powder - the product will absorb excess moisture and deodorize the feet.
- In the summer, at least once a month, do a hygienic pedicure to get rid of calluses and corns, and prevent ingrown nails.
- If the shoes are rubbing in a certain place, silicone liners for the foot will help.
We examined the classic rules for combining men's shoes with clothes and socks, relevant in any situation. Now you can even go on a trip on a yacht, even to an appointment with the queen and at the same time look impeccable.
And what rules do you follow in combining shoes with clothes?
