Also, you shouldn’t show your socks much. (Formal suits have long, rigid pant legs that entirely hide the part not hidden by the shoe.)
Is this a gender thing or something? I don’t think I’ve ever been told that I should avoid wearing socks if I have on a skirt that doesn’t fall to ankle length.
“Do not wear socks with skirts or shorts—the point is to show off your legs.”
“Men shouldn’t wear shorts unless they’re in a sporting event or at the beach—men’s legs are ugly.”
“Do not wear socks with sandals—the point is to show off your feet.”
“Men shouldn’t wear sandals—men’s feet are ugly.”
“Match socks to slacks—your legs look longer.”
“Do not match socks to shoes—looks like you’re wearing boots.”
“You can use socks as a personal detail to make something ‘pop’ - standard pantsuit, gray, gray, white, brown, then pow, a hint of bright red socks.” (Advanced Use)
For all of the above: ”...but I have seen it done [well/poorly] on occasion.”
Note that failing to wear socks can cause damage to the skin around your feet and ankles, depending on the style of shoe or boot, and that wearing thick pants in hot weather can cause dehydration and heat stroke. Physical comfort is near the bottom of the list for fashion. Any use of the word ‘comfortable’ is only to define a stance or personality. There are ‘no-show’ or ‘ankle’ socks which are often used to protect the feet when a sockless look is desired, and lightweight pants to match weather requirements.
Is this a gender thing or something? I don’t think I’ve ever been told that I should avoid wearing socks if I have on a skirt that doesn’t fall to ankle length.
The way I’ve heard it phrased:
“Do not wear socks with skirts or shorts—the point is to show off your legs.”
“Men shouldn’t wear shorts unless they’re in a sporting event or at the beach—men’s legs are ugly.”
“Do not wear socks with sandals—the point is to show off your feet.”
“Men shouldn’t wear sandals—men’s feet are ugly.”
“Match socks to slacks—your legs look longer.”
“Do not match socks to shoes—looks like you’re wearing boots.”
“You can use socks as a personal detail to make something ‘pop’ - standard pantsuit, gray, gray, white, brown, then pow, a hint of bright red socks.” (Advanced Use)
For all of the above: ”...but I have seen it done [well/poorly] on occasion.”
Note that failing to wear socks can cause damage to the skin around your feet and ankles, depending on the style of shoe or boot, and that wearing thick pants in hot weather can cause dehydration and heat stroke. Physical comfort is near the bottom of the list for fashion. Any use of the word ‘comfortable’ is only to define a stance or personality. There are ‘no-show’ or ‘ankle’ socks which are often used to protect the feet when a sockless look is desired, and lightweight pants to match weather requirements.
You’re right, I hadn’t noticed.