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Funky socks are the new tie
First off, yes these are men’s socks. And yes, I’ve started wearing more like these recently. I’m trying to spread the word that it’s okay for guys to try new things with their wardrobe. And really, why not? C’mon, it’s fun!
Let me introduce you to my fun new find: Happy Socks
In internet speak, “Happy Socks are happy”. And no, I’m not talking about the kind involving catnip. Or the Urban Dictionary definition kind. I’m talking about the socks that are bold. Funky. Eccentric. Eye-catching. So much so that just showing a sliver causes women to faint in the streets. Well that’s what I’m assuming anyways. I’ve only had mine for a few weeks now, but I’m guessing it’s bound to happen, right?
FUNKY SOCKS ARE THE NEW TIE.
It’s 2010, it’s time for guys to dress up that drab daily monkey suit with some sense of excitement. I think we’ve come a point in men’s fashion where guys are comfortable wearing a bold tie. But that’s been done now and everyone’s doing it. It’s time to move on.
And I’m not the only one thinking this. Larry Rosen wants men to wear fancy socks. You should listen to him too. You might have heard of his dad, Harry.
The best thing about socks is that they’re subtle enough that most people won’t even notice. This gives guys who must dress more conservatively for work an opportunity to jazz things up without being labeled “insane” like Homer Simpson wearing his pink shirt. But for those that do notice, they’ll probably do a double-take… but in a good way.
So, take a gamble. Have some fun. I say break the boring sock rules. We’re heading into the dreariest part of winter now, so brighten up everyone’s day with a little something out of the ordinary. I’m sure it’ll make you smile.
As an extra bonus, here’s a visual representation of what I’m thinking when I wear these fancy socks:
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If you’re interested, I picked up 2 pairs of Happy Socks for $15 from the Toronto men’s store Carbon.
Ok – I already asked this question before, but what happens when crazy socks become a staple in douchebag wardrobes. What item of clothing should men crazify next?
some people are calling the european man-skirt as the next big wave… but I don’t see that really happening. I think the whole recession will cause more of a flashback to the 1930s style.
I’m calling it now – suits, flat caps, and maybe even pocket watches!
So…Sherlock Holmes styles?
What about mantyhose?
Mantyhose will always be a staple in Canada, especially in winter. They’re called long-johns. Who will be the bravest and start wearin ‘em on the outside, dunno?
And Sherlock Holmes will probably influence styles… but it would have been more had Tony Stark also had the iconic pipe and funny hat.
Somewhat related, are you or were you one of these:
http://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2009/12/the-evolution-of-the-hipster-2000-2009.html
The same justification applied to guys wearing funky socks can be applied to mantyhose, too. Like the socks, hose for men can be subtle–or it can be pretty eye-grabbing. Check my blog (www.nylongene.com) for examples of the former, or the website http://www.e-MANcipate.net for examples of the latter.
If you’re wearing sheer hose to the office under dress pants, typically no one can tell you’re wearing them until you sit down and your trouser leg rides up a bit. Or, if you wear them with shorts, they can be fairly subtle in tan/beige shades (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/asaYPIRgvLwjQwsooJdKBA?feat=directlink). Then again, you can make more of a statement by wearing black legwear (http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MlgwlTA-tbw_mvDlp1KvHg?feat=directlink), or other colors, or–if really bold–go with some sort of patterns.
Public perception of things like funky socks or tights/hosiery for men has evolved considerably in the past 10 years. A guy can wear more variety of clothing without having his manhood called into question.
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