When it comes to finding the right pair of socks to match to your outfit, there aren’t many rules or guides out there to help you find the right combination. Our recommendation is to always try to wear a brighter and louder pair of socks.
Check out some suggestions about how to match socks to your outfit.
Avoid clashing patterns
If you’re wearing pants that have some form of checkered pattern, don’t wear socks that have an alternate type of pattern. But seeing as most men’s pants are generally not patterned, a crazier pair of socks is usually suitable.
Contrast your socks for a more noticeable look
If your outfit is more muted, you may want to opt for a crazier pair of socks. For example, contrasting the muted tone of a charcoal grey suit with a brighter orange pair of socks can provide an exciting flash of color in your outfit (as a sidenote, make sure to consider what shirt and tie combinations work best with a charcoal suit).
Match your socks to your tie or pocket square
For some complementary accessories, try matching your socks to your out outfit by coordinating them with your tie or pocket square. You can try and match the color, or the pattern of the pair. You can also try and wear seasonal colors layered into your outfit (for example, wearing more maroon tones in the Fall).
Matching your socks and tie can be an effortless way to pull your entire outfit together in a concise manner.
Don’t overpower the rest of your outfit.
Crazy socks can be effectively worn in many ways, however they can also overpower the rest of your outfit. For example, wedding attire such as a black suit can be overshadowed by a pair of bright red or orange socks. This is true for any form of more professional or formal outfits. It’s important to keep in mind the occasion that you’re dressing up for!
For a simpler look, match your pants and socks.
If you want your clothes to flow into one another visually, keep a consistent color scheme between them. As long as your socks and pants fall in a similar hue, the effect will be a seamless transition between the two articles of clothing. Try to wear this for more formal settings.