Style Tip of the Day #6: Socks, Socks, Socks!
Socks. They seem like a commonplace thing, everybody wears them… but few people actually maximize their stylish capacity. In grueling fashion wars where runways are the fuel of the fight, yet streets are the battleground, socks are an unknown and powerful weapon.
Don’t ever stuff your bulky pants into tight socks. Not even for biking. If you do want to tuck your pants into your socks, tuck skinny jeans (solid colored, with no rips) into below the knee, preferably black or gray, socks. Make sure there are no creases where the jeans fold. Then put on a pair of boots that are about an inch to two inches lower than your socks, like a pair of cute old rain boots.
If you just want socks you can slip on under tennis shoes, make sure that they end below your ankle and are not longer. Socks that end a little above your ankle make your legs look short. Try to minimize sock usage for tennis shoes and sneakers. Try not to wear socks with flats and never wear socks with sandals.
And lastly, my favorite type of socks: knee socks. Knee socks that end below the knee should be worn with preferably tight skirts or dresses that end 3/4 way down your thigh or higher. Above the knee socks should be worn with dresses and skirts that end 1/2 way down your thigh or higher. These should also be worn with tight garments. Knee socks are a must have, and are great for adding a little bit more style to your outfit. Preferably start out with either black or gray above or below the knee socks. I personally prefer above the knee socks, since they give your legs and outfit a longer look of unity and flow.
