On the drive to brunch, I wondered if I should have donned black instead or forgone socks altogether. Were white socks always a faux pas? Was it just as of now or was there a higher fashion gatekeeper who deemed them forever an anomaly? White socks bring to mind the dad look, which might just be back in style, or bobby socks paired with patent Mary Jane's, a la 50's fashion.
It's clear I'm not the only one with this conundrum. A Google search of "white socks fashion" brings up the frequently asked question: "Can you wear white socks with black shoes?" Answer: "Use white socks only with white athletic shoes, shorts, track pants and other active gear. Select darker socks with dark colored athletic shoes."
But who's keeping track? With 90's fashion trendy again and athleisure on the rise, I say anything goes when it comes to (socks) style. Especially if worn with confidence.
