Fall's best socks are the argyle, the diamond pattern that was first seen when an anonymous Scotsman cut his tartan blanket on the bias to use as a foot covering. Argyles became popular with knicker-wearing golfers in the twentieth century and have never looked back.
Today's argyles are an informal sock, not quite formal enough to wear with conservative suits but a perfectly appropriate bit of color year-round with odd jackets and sports clothing. Stick with the over the calf version.
Choose the usual seasonal colors for autumn. The pair in the photo complements flannel, corduroy and moleskin trousers.
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4 comments:
Will-
Great article, thanks!
ZG
Thanks, Will! Those socks are colorful! A pair of plus-twos, and I’m good to go! ;-)
Is there any advantage at all to mid-calf socks? I find they just won't stay up, so I prefer over-the-calf socks all the time.
I love argyle socks, but I always seem to have problems deciding what shirt (dress) to wear with them. I usually give up and wear a white dress shirt. What are the parameters for wearing other patterns and colors with argyle socks?
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