However, all rules have exceptions. With a navy suit, black socks would be okay in a pinch because they are both dark colors. But, for example, if I were wearing dark brown shoes, dark brown socks against a navy trouser would look kinda odd. In that case matching the pants would be a better choice.
Sometimes the rule should never be broken as in the case of khaki pants, where black sock with a black shoe is just way too much contrast.
Plus, matching your sock to your trouser helps your shoe stand out, which is always a good thing (so long as you have shoes that are worth standing out!)
Casual wear is a different ballgame. If I'm wearing black dress shoes with jeans I always go with black or other-colored socks, sometimes even a snazzy red pair I got from the Gap.
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...you do know that men are supposed to match dress socks to shoes and belt color, not slacks, right?
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However, all rules have exceptions. With a navy suit, black socks would be okay in a pinch because they are both dark colors. But, for example, if I were wearing dark brown shoes, dark brown socks against a navy trouser would look kinda odd. In that case matching the pants would be a better choice.
Sometimes the rule should never be broken as in the case of khaki pants, where black sock with a black shoe is just way too much contrast.
Plus, matching your sock to your trouser helps your shoe stand out, which is always a good thing (so long as you have shoes that are worth standing out!)
Casual wear is a different ballgame. If I'm wearing black dress shoes with jeans I always go with black or other-colored socks, sometimes even a snazzy red pair I got from the Gap.
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Trust me. The standard today is match socks to shoes.
P.S. You should never wear dark brown shoes with Navy!!
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