There is a saying that a man’s socks should be the same color as his trousers but a bit darker. Well, when no complementary colored hose are available a pair that is the color of the trousers will do. Just. But I prefer to see them somewhat lighter than the trousers rather than darker.
That is because the eye slides over darker socks to focus on the shoes. That same eye stops at lighter colored socks, and focuses on the combination of trousers, socks and shoes. Which ought to be considerably more interesting.
Wear lighter colored socks.
Very true. But why not go all the way and opt for coloured socks like Jon Snow on Channel 4 news? A sock idol to be sure, the man never disappoints.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/culture/tvandradioblog/2007/may/17/whyilovejonsnow
We at THS love colored socks and Jon Snow is definitely an icon in that regard. Thanks for the comment!
I’ve always like how the Europeans, primarily English, can be quite bespoke in their dark pinstripes & then wear bright colored socks.
If you have to be conservative in 99% of your outfit, the surprising pop of color in your socks is a welcomed surprise.
It’s true the English pull this off fantastically.