Have you ever considered wearing everyday socks instead of dress socks with dress shoes? In this article, I’ll give you seven reasons why it’s worth investing money in a few pairs of quality dress socks.
It is always advised to wear dress socks with dress shoes. The primary purpose of dress socks is to stay on your feet all day long so they don’t fall down to your shoes, which would flatter your look. Dress socks are thin and made of a quality material that goes well with dresses and dress shoes.
There are several types of socks, each with a different purpose, and dress socks are made with a purpose. Below I will give you seven reasons why you should wear dress socks in dress shoes.
Do you have to wear dress socks with dress shoes?
You should always wear dress socks with dress shoes for these 7 reasons:
- Dress socks are stylish and beautiful to look at
- Dress socks stay on foot and do not fall down
- Dress socks go perfectly with dress shoes
- Dress socks are made of quality materials
- Dress socks protect your dress shoes
- Dress socks don’t feel like you’re wearing them
- Dress socks last longer because you only wear them with dress shoes
Let’s look at each of the 7 reasons in a little more detail.
1. Dress socks are stylish and beautiful to look at
Dress socks are beautiful to look at because they are made of high-quality materials and have a unique ribbed pattern that differentiates them from regular socks. Regular socks will hardly look as stylish as dress socks.
Dress socks are an extension of the trousers you wear with your suit, so the dress socks and the clothes must be similar colors. If you want, you can replace the solid-colored socks with socks with stripes and dots.
2. Dress socks stay on foot and do not fall down
You must look your best all day when you’re wearing a suit. One of the common mistakes men make is wearing socks that are too short. Or their stockings are not elastic enough, and they start to fall down onto their shoes. Dress socks should be long and flexible enough to sit in the dress, and the skin on your leg will not be visible.
In the first reason you should wear dress socks with dress shoes, I mentioned that most dress socks have a ribbed pattern that gives the dress socks a distinctive look. The primary purpose of this ribbed pattern is to compress the socks to the foot, making it harder for them to fall down.
Some dress socks are also very long and reach up to the knee because the calves serve as an anchor to keep the socks on the leg all day. Read more about what makes quality dress socks by clicking on this link.
3. Dress socks go perfectly with dress shoes
Dress shoes are explicitly made for dress shoes because they are thin, so you can quickly put them on. If the dress socks were thicker, they would look bulky with the shoes.
Now the sockless look has become trendy, read whether you can wear dress shoes without socks.
Dress socks and dress shoes should also match in color. When choosing the right dress shoes to go with your dress, you should consider color matching (black dress – black shoes/brown dress – brown shoes). Therefore, you should wear black dress socks with a black dress and black dress shoes.
4. Dress socks are made of quality materials
Dress socks are made of higher quality materials than the socks you wear every day. Although both can be made of cotton, dress socks are usually made of high-quality cotton that feels silky and soft to the touch. Merino wool is often used instead of cotton for dress socks production. Merino wool socks are very comfortable and absorb sweat well to keep your feet dry for longer.
The best dress socks are made of natural materials. Cotton and wool are the most common, but some also use bamboo. In these socks, the proportion of natural materials is 60-80%, and the rest is nylon, elastane, or spandex, which makes the sock elastic. Avoid dress socks that are made entirely of synthetic materials. Such socks are less comfortable, do not wick sweat well, and are worn out more quickly.
5. Dress socks protect your dress shoes
Dress socks are made from thin and soft materials such as cotton and wool. Wearing comfortable socks will reduce chafing and damage to your leather dress shoes.
Dress socks made of wool absorb sweat better than any other sock material. Merino wool absorbs as much as 30% of the sweat per weight of the sock and still stays dry to the touch. Wearing these socks will prevent bacteria and odor from forming in your shoes for longer.
6. Dress socks don’t feel like you’re wearing them
Dress socks made of natural materials are much more comfortable than synthetic materials. Socks made entirely of polyester, nylon, or elastane will squeeze your leg so hard that it will start to bother you after a few hours of wear.
I recommend always wearing dress socks made of natural materials with your dress shoes, which are more comfortable for your foot so that you won’t even know you are wearing them.
7. Dress socks last longer because you only wear them with dress shoes
If you wear regular socks daily with dress shoes, all your socks will wear out quickly, no longer look nice, and be as comfortable.
I recommend having your socks for every time of the day. At work wear dress socks, for sport wear sports socks and for your free time wear casual or everyday socks.
I have a whole article written on how many pairs of dress socks everyone should have, read it by clicking on this link.