Not sure which socks to wear with a suit? Today at BESOCKS we give you 3 essential rules for wearing socks with a suit and mastering smart casual style effortlessly.
How to wear socks with a suit for a flawless look
Matching shoes and socks when you're wearing a suit can be a challenge. It's hard to find the sweet spot between looking too plain and going too casual.
The line between originality and convention is a fine one, but today we'll show you how to master it with 3 simple rules. Not only will your outfits look sharper, you'll also save a lot of time getting dressed every morning.
There are 3 mistakes people make when pairing socks with their shoes and suit that can completely ruin their look. The last one is the most serious and the most common, so stay until the end to avoid it.
Rule 1: Wear socks that are long enough
Let's start with the first and most basic rule: choose socks that are long enough. When wearing socks with a suit, length matters.
Your socks should always be long enough to cover your whole leg when you sit down. Bare skin should never show. Make sure they're long enough to cover your shin completely.
If you want to avoid length issues altogether, discover our collection of original socks with the perfect length for a suit.
Rule 2: Choose subtler prints and colours
The second rule will save you awkward moments at the office. There's nothing worse than pairing a classic suit with socks in overly loud prints and colours.
With formal or semi-formal dress codes, less is more – especially when it comes to accessories like pocket squares, ties and above all socks. Go for more understated prints and colours and you'll get a polished finish.
We'll talk about colour in the next point, but when it comes to prints, keep them very subtle, like the discreet patterns you'll find in our men's socks collection.
Rule 3: Socks the same colour as your trousers – yes or no?
Now for the last rule, the most important one, which few people know and even fewer apply: the colour of your socks. You might think it doesn't matter much, but it's key to a great outfit.
Choose socks in the same colour as your suit, mainly for one reason: it lengthens your silhouette and makes you look taller thanks to that monochrome visual effect.
The BESOCKS casual collection is perfect for finding original socks in basic colours that match your suit.
Now you know which socks to wear with a suit and the 3 rules to follow so your look never fails. If you want to refresh your sock rotation, browse our shop and find the design that suits you.
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