A reader seeks advice on choosing the right socks for an outfit. Our fashion critic suggests a different approach altogether to styling the essential accessory.
I love socks. But should I be styling them to match the hem of my pants or the color of my shoes or the color in my top? — Nancy, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
As far as I am concerned, socks are the underappreciated star of the accessories universe. Handbags get most of the attention, ties and watches a bit, but socks, despite the fact that they are an essential part of everyone’s wardrobe, are often treated as an afterthought, the footwear equivalent of the undershirt.
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