men's corner: make a statement with your socks...

you read it in all the fashion magazines...see it in the stores...all this talk about statement pieces...for women...that could range from a statement ring...to a statement necklace...you get the idea...

so men...let's make a statement...with our socks...yes...you may have the occasional subtle stripe or paisley print on your socks...but why not take it up a notch? with some bold colors and pattern...such a fun way to put a little kick in your wardrobe...

and for added kick...do a little mixing and matching of patterns with your dress shirt and/or tie...when done right...it is quite the chic look...

lorenzo uomo 'thick stripe' socks

ted baker repeated spot calf length socks

lorenzo uomo 'rugby argyle' socks

all photos: nordstrom.com

men's corner: step it up in the sock department...

one of the ways gentlemen can add a bit of fun to their corporate look...without going overboard...is through the socks...in fact...back in my corporate america days...when i would diligently take the train to work in the city...i would always make a point of noticing men's socks...i think it revealed a bit of their personality...

so why settle for boring black, brown or grey socks? add a bit of pizzazz...and fall trends...whether it be polka dots...plaid...stripes...maybe even an argyle...step it up a bit...

here are some favorite's i picked out on the nordstrom website...

tommy bahama 'shaken not stirred'

ted baker

hugo boss black wide stripe

polo ralph lauren 'mini neat'

men's corner: to match or not to match...

...that is the question...when it comes to socks...do they need to match the pants? many have debated over this time consuming question...ok...that might have been a slight exaggeration =) so here is my take on it...

when i was working in corporate america...taking the train into the city...admiring all the men in suits (if that doesn't date me...not much of that seen around here anymore) i would always notice socks & ties...why? because it was the one way that men were able to show a little of their personality & uniqueness...

so if that is any indication...i go for the socks with personality...does that mean bright colors? not necessarily...a subdued paisley sock would make me smile just as much as a bright colored stripe...

let's face it...men don't have as many options as women...so take advantage of the places you can be...uh...colorful...

now...of course...it matters what you are doing as well...if you are giving a speech in front of senators...and wearing a dark navy suit...red tie...and white shirt...i don't suggest "loud" socks...i would say...stick to navy socks...

but...live a little...when opportunity presents itself...add some color...some flair...add some personality...

about a month ago...i had a shopping trip with a client who is rather conservative in his work attire...the job demands it...but imagine my surprise when he picked up some rather vibrant colorful striped socks...i of course...gave it a big thumbs up...

do you venture out? or do you stick to solid socks that match your pants? think of it as art...what does your palette say?

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