Chapter 04
Match Point
The safest, most standard by-the-book rule: Socks Match Pants or Shoes.
The theory behind matching socks to your pants is to create a visually seamless extension of your leg, color-wise. It is cohesive, without a blip. This makes you appear taller, and can also give a person more standing by enhancing visual gravity. Matching does not mean socks should be exactly identical in color, but fall in the same hue. A shade lighter or darker on the spectrum works well. It doesn’t relegate socks to complete anonymity, but they’re not screaming for to be noticed either.
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Socks should command attention, not demand attention.
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Etiquette Tip
Be sure to have at least a few pairs of socks long enough so that bare skin will not be seen when you sit down or cross your legs. You don’t want to be sitting in a job interview, or front-row at a fashion show, absentmindedly tugging at your socks or flashing hairy legs. Think of it this way:
If you’re wearing a tie, socks should extend over your calves. -
If you’re wearing a tie, socks should extend over your calves.
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Factoid
“Sweat Equity”
Your feet produce half a pint of perspiration a day.
Each foot has more than 250,000 sweat glands. These truths do not bode well for the poor pair of shoes that has to suffer through a season of socklessness.
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Chapter 01:
Standard Staples
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Chapter 02:
Removing the Sock Rider
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Chapter 03:
Wearing & Pairing
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Chapter 04:
Match Point
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Chapter 05:
Color Coding
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Chapter 06:
Can’t-go-wrong Combos
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Chapter 07:
Going Sockless
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Chapter 08:
Sock Dont’s
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Chapter 09:
Personality Index
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Chapter 10:
Sock Nationality Index
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Chapter 11:
Underwear Criteria
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Chapter 12:
Underwear Types
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Chapter 13:
Underwear Anatomy
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Chapter 14:
Preserving & Protecting
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Chapter 15:
Darning A Hole in Your Sock
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Chapter 16:
Closet Rules
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Chapter 17:
Ways to Organize
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Chapter 18:
How To Fold
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Chapter 19:
Travel & Packing
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Chapter 20:
Fit Tips
