Dress socks are a must-have part of an outfit, and you should spend some time choosing the right pair. Because the wrong choice of dress socks can ruin your look. So, why dress socks are so thin, and what type of socks are dress socks, I will tell you below.
Dress socks must be thin and elastic to fit well in dress shoes and prevent the socks from sliding down. Dress socks shall also be more elastic to stick well to the foot and stay on all day. Their special feature is that they are very comfortable although they are thin.
What makes dress socks so special and different from ordinary socks? And what type of socks dress socks are, I will tell you later in this article.
Should dress socks be thick or thin?
Dress socks should be thin so that they fit well in dress shoes. Too thick socks would cause the dress shoes to pinch us, which is definitely not comfortable for wearing for long periods of time. Thin socks are also less likely to wrinkle and creep toward the shoes, which can spoil our look.
I suggest you read the detailed article on which color of socks goes with which color of the dress by clicking on this link. If you don’t like solid-colored socks and you like to wear socks with patterns and stripes, I suggest you read this post. Where I explain how to combine patterns and stripes elegantly with your outfit.
Dress socks are so thin that they are as unnoticeable as possible. Socks must fit the leg and foot well to fit snugly into the dress shoe. Wearing thick socks would be very uncomfortable and cause excessive rubbing against the shoe and wrinkling of the sock when walking, which is the cause of blisters.
Although dress socks are also made of wool, which is usually considered a thicker material. Thin fibers of wool, cotton, or bamboo are used to make dress socks, as natural materials are the most comfortable and healthy for the skin.
But how do I choose the right thickness of dress socks?
The right thickness is the thickness that allows you to be comfortable in your dress shoes. If you can’t try on the socks, hold them in your hands in the shop, stretch them a little and hold them up to the light. Good quality socks made of natural materials should not let much light through. If you shop for dress socks made of natural materials, you will always choose well, as natural fibers are thicker than synthetic fibers, which stretch a lot.
What kind of socks are dress socks?
Dress socks usually go up to the knees because they are harder to pull down that way. Because the calves act as an anchor to keep the sock on the leg. There are also crew dress socks that go down to the beginning of the calves and are long enough to cover the skin on the leg when you sit down.
Long-dress socks also have the advantage of being able to absorb a lot of sweat. Natural materials such as cotton, wool, and bamboo are absorbent and comfortable. I suggest you read the full comparison of the materials used for dress socks by clicking on this link.
The biggest worry when we wear long dress socks is that they will start to creep toward the shoes, causing them to wrinkle and spoil our look. Therefore, the socks need to be elastic enough and fit snugly against the leg so that they don’t creep down when you walk. The ribbed pattern, which is not just for aesthetics, helps the socks to squeeze better against the leg.
Dress socks made from natural materials are much more comfortable than socks made from synthetic materials. Most dress socks on the market have a mix of natural and synthetic materials. Natural materials (cotton, merino wool, bamboo) are comfortable, breathable, and absorb sweat. At the same time, synthetic materials (polyester, nylon, and elastane) give the elasticity of the socks. Therefore, when buying socks, choose those with a higher proportion of natural materials.
To find out more about dress socks, I suggest you read these 7 reasons why dress socks are so comfortable.