Dapper District occasionally happens upon problems which its meager intellect cannot overcome. In these situations, as with the problem of baggy shirts, I turn to my expert readers.
The problem is: When I wear over-the-calf socks--and I wear no other kind with a suit--the suiting catches on my calves. When I sit, I have to tug the pants up a bit, and when I stand, they snag on my calves and have to be shaken out, which I am certain looks odd. The problem is better or worse depending on the coefficients of friction of the sock and suiting, but it is always present to some degree.
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I am an over-the-calf sox wearer (except when wearing my jogging shoes) and I can identify with the problem but wonder if perhaps your style of trouser is cut too tight? Then there is the issue of material. I suspect some material is more clingy that other. I don't experience the problem so much in the winter, when the trouser material is heavier.
ReplyDeleteRegards — Cliff
Cliff is likely right on target. I own Gold Toe and Panthrella OTC socks. GT, which is more nylon-based, catches quite a bit, while not so much with the merino-wool Panthrella. Also, heavy wool socks will pretty much always have that issue. I think the solution is to grin and bear it, and be thankful you don't give everyone an eyeful of ankle under a well-tailored suit. -Matt
ReplyDeletePantherella? Tres fancy. I knew my faith in my commentariat was not misplaced.
ReplyDeleteMatt, I tossed my Gold Toe socks a while ago for that very reason. Also, the static cling was ridiculous.
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