Would you sacrifice the look of your high-end sports car with cheap, mismatched tires and wheels? It is just as important to attend to every small detail when projecting a professional image and your business sock selection is an important part of your executive wardrobe. Here are some helpful sock tips to start your workday on the right foot.
- Your sock color should match your dress slacks, not your shoes. For example, if you are wearing navy slacks, choose a dark navy colored sock. The more conservative the occasion, the darker and thinner the sock. Invest in several pair of black, charcoal gray and navy dress socks.
- Patterns and plaids are best worn with a more casual pair of pants. The more pattern you have on your sock, the less formal the look.
- Avoid wearing heavy, hot, thick socks with dress shoes. Although they may be dark in color they are less corporate.
- Dress socks should cover the calf. It is unappealing to catch a glimpse of a man’s hairy leg during a business meal or board meeting.
- Do a sock inventory. Throw away any socks that have worn out heels or holes in the toe.
- Athletic socks should only be worn with tennis shoes. Never wear an athletic sock with a dress shoe.
- Argyle socks are a more casual look, and, depending on the color, can be either conservative or trendy. Worn in the right context, a great pair of argyles can be pulled off with sophistication, fashion and flair.
- A black sock, worn with shorts and dress or tennis shoes is a dastardly combination! Hold a sock intervention party.
- Socks and sandals are usually a sin. Unless your great grandfather is wearing them and then they just look cute.
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