Sunday, March 22, 2009

From Bottom to Top: White Athletic Socks

On one of TLC's Show What not to Wear, the hostess Stacy London clarified when to wear white athletic socks and when not. The word athletic is crucial: We wear athletic socks, when we do athletics and exercise. 
The man chosen for the wardrobe makeover was wearing white athletic socks with everything, even to work, so that they would brightly show themselves between dress pants and shoes. Stacy pointed out that only if you are a professional basketball player, football player, coach etc. is it justified to wear athletic socks for work.
Who hasn't purchased a package of white athletic socks? They are made out of cotton, are cheap, they all fit with one another and one needs them for exercise. White athletic socks actually rarely look good as a part of an outfit because they distract from it, especially if bright white and high contrasts are not on your color and design palette. Socks in neutral colors, which go with your shoes (unless you wear bright white sneakers all the time) and pant colors will improve and even elongate your appearance.

1 comment:

  1. LOL - guilty as charged! only i stole my socks from my dad. i've been throwing away the ones whose heels are toes are worn down and holey. i recently realized that i need to bone up on my black and brown sock collection. :)

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