Do men's trousers have socks? If so, what kind?
Questions that every man who pays attention to his outfit asks himself sooner or later.
Let's start by saying that, as always, the general rules of fashion bend to the personal style of each of us. However, it is necessary to remember what the guidelines of tradition would like, before making individual choices.
So here are some tips to note down for the next time you look in the mirror and ask yourself: sock yes or sock no?
The hem of the trousers has changed
The question of the sock arises especially today, or rather in recent years, since the hem of the trousers has moved higher and higher . If, decades ago, tailors made trousers with the hem reaching the heel of the shoe, now it rests on the instep and, sometimes, even higher, leaving part of the ankle uncovered.
The stocking has therefore become an important accessory , which can be seen and which attracts people's attention: it completes and embellishes the look.
When stockings are a must
On formal occasions , such as an important business meeting or a ceremony, fashion dictates that socks are a must: in cotton or lisle , whether you're wearing loafers or lace-ups. As already mentioned, socks can be seen, especially when you sit down; therefore, opt for a solid color if you want to complete your outfit with sobriety, on the contrary, choose a striped or patterned pattern if you want a hint of originality.
There will certainly be those who will say that the catwalks have legitimized the bare ankle even under the tuxedo and the most elegant suits. The nude look remains, in these cases, as we will read later, for fashion lovers and those who are capable of daring by balancing taste and excess.
The exposed ankle
Sometimes you can turn a blind eye and be less uncompromising. The bare ankle looks good on younger men, on really stylish men, and in summer. Note: the day you opt for a nude look, ca va sans dire, make sure you have a well-groomed ankle and foot.
The bare ankle looks better with a moccasin than with a lace-up, but even with the latter it is possible to obtain an aesthetically pleasing result as long as the length of the trousers is adequate . This is another detail to pay close attention to: the trousers must be the right length and leave not too much space between the instep and the beginning of the leg . Lirecento offers two different lengths, so that the trousers adapt to the height of the man, obtaining an effect that is very close to “made to measure”.
Socks not to wear
If you are aiming for an elegant, refined or casual chic style, the first socks you should not wear are the ghost ones : it is not true that they hide. A little piece of fabric can always be seen and it is really unsightly.
Another slip-up to avoid when it comes to socks? Unless you dress sporty or very casual you should avoid the color white and terry cloth , of any length.