What Do Your Socks Say About You?
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Socks have been getting a bit of attention recently (thanks New York Times!), and I say it’s about time. I’ve been expressing myself through sock selection for years—or as Stan, the manager at Chotchkie’s, might say, through my pieces of flare. While I wouldn’t go so far as to say that the look gives you membership into an “in crowd,” as the Times is reporting, I do think socks say a lot about the man who wears them.
I started experimenting with colors and patterns when I was still on Wall Street, where fashion culture is dominated by grey slacks and blue button downs. It was always fun sitting in a room full of uptight dressers, crossing my legs to show a shock of hot pink or neon green, and watching the mixed reactions. What did it say about me? Probably that I was bored (which was entirely true). But really, it was my way of having a little fun in a corporate environment. My socks became a barometer of my mood. If I was feeling punchy, maybe bright colors with dots. Subdued? Perhaps a dark argyle. Jovial? Let’s go with stripes.
Fast forward a few years, and more men are making statements with their socks, wearing everything from basic white tubes to mismatched sets that look like they came from a clown institute. Sock culture has evolved into a platform to show off your style and a bit of your personality (without actually having to express any real emotions). Here are some thoughts on what your socks might say about you:
Dark, solid colors: You’re traditional, and perhaps a bit conservative; you might just be indifferent.
Bright, solid colors: You still err on the side of tradition, but you have a wild streak and take a risk every now and again.
Stripes: Someone’s happy; the brighter the stripes, the better you’re feeling.
Polka Dots: You’ve got something to say, and you want everyone to know it.
Animal Prints: I applaud your creativity.
So gentlemen, it’s time to express yourself. What do you have to say?
—Mike
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