Dress Socks

The dressier the situation, the darker the socks. The socks should be an extension of the trousers so try to match them to your suit colour, not to your shirt, especially if it's a white one. If the situation is such that you can be a little daring (not a job interview or important presentation) try a slight pattern or pattern and colour at the ankle. A burgundy tie for example with a touch of burgundy in your sock can be a great look.

In addition to being a dark colour, dress socks are usually made from a fine fabric such as silk, although wool and cotton socks in a thin fabric are also appropriate. Some socks may also contain a percentage of Nylon for fit, durability and smooth appearance.

The length of dress socks is more commonly over-the-calf (the longest available).

Casual Socks

These are the socks you can wear in a wide range of situations - whether you're wearing chinos, slacks or jeans. With casual socks you can get into more colour, pattern and texture.

For length, you can go for a mid-calf - also known as crew socks. Just make sure your trousers fit properly so your ankle doesn't flash when you sit down.

Be wary of wearing dress socks with more casual outfits.

Athletic Socks

Athletic socks are about the weight of casual socks, but they usually have a cushioned-sole or some other feature specific to the sport for which they were designed. Usually, they're white or white with coloured stripes at top or with a logo. Athletic socks are mostly cotton, a natural fibre that lets your foot breathe and wicks away moisture.

Most Athletic socks are crew or mid-calf length, however for certain sports like running, an anklet (the shortest) is available. In other situations - playing soccer, for instance - over-the-calf is de rigueur.

If you use talc in your shoe, make sure it's in the shoe and not in your sock. Putting powder in your socks traps the moisture there.


But no matter what kind of sock you're wearing, you have to be careful how you show them off. When you are walking or standing, the only way anyone should see your socks is if your trousers are too short. Obviously, guys in gyms don't have to sweat this detail, but otherwise your trousers should always be long enough to break on your shoes and cover your socks. One of the worst wardrobe gaffes you can make is to show skin at the ankle thus pulling the sock up to fashion prominence.

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