Mother, mother, mother - there's too many of you crying.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower

I beginning to wonder whether all stuff you said about collars, which I slavishly (*sniff*) adhered to, was not just all nonsense.

Sounds like that was your "Melt Banana?"

[ferrets_bueller]

Gold Toe Over the Calf Windsor Wool. Buy 10 in black, 5 in light gray, 3 in brown. No need for the navy blue; the black works with navy suits.

A hideous look is the bare shin topping off a short, thin sock.

Flashy socks are ok for some but not for me.

Socks on a weekend seems wrong.

I bought a few colored or striped shirts with white collars and cuffs in the 80s. I then found that in my legal specialty, that was considered the private domain of Harvey Miller of Weil. Other insolvency people simply did not do this under penalty of being accused of sucking up to, or emulating Harvey. It simply wasn't done.

[Hank Chinaski]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

One of the best pieces of a advice I've ever heard from a woman:

"Never be seen in nothing but socks."

Pre-coital warning. And I swear she was almost ready to call the whole thing off -- just from that faux pas.

Okay, a year ago I didn't get in your face enough about the Hillary/3rd party nonsense. I cannot repeat that mistake.

I don't know this woman, but she is unique, has to be. Half the world walks around in open toed sandals now. Take a look at the men. Do you really think they look "better" naked showing that shit off, rather than wearing socks?

My feet are perfect, I could be a foot model. But unless I'm swimming, no one sees them. I know yours are much uglier. Do your wife a favor and AWS?

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower

They are neither outerwear not underwear. If they are uncomfortable, you need to buy nicer socks. If they are too hot and/or they bunch around your feet, you need to buy nicer socks and make sure they fit you. If your socks add nothing to your wardrobe, you need to buy nicer socks. This is not rocket science. I do not like the contrasting collar and cuff shirt either. Wearing nice socks is nothing like that. I beginning to wonder whether all stuff you said about collars, which I slavishly (*sniff*) adhered to, was not just all nonsense. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder whether the vast majority of what you write on this board is just nonsense.

Gen. Lee didn't wear socks in summer.

[ferrets_bueller]

And on weekends, I disagree with Fraiser's father, where I presume he adhered to his personal credo of "semper ubi sub ubi."

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Greedy,Greedy,Greedy

Gen. Lee didn't wear socks in summer.

I was wrong earlier. You’re Richard Simmons + Joy Behar.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Hank Chinaski

Okay, a year ago I didn't get in your face enough about the Hillary/3rd party nonsense. I cannot repeat that mistake.

I don't know this woman, but she is unique, has to be. Half the world walks around in open toed sandals now. Take a look at the men. Do you really think they look "better" naked showing that shit off, rather than wearing socks?

My feet are perfect, I could be a foot model. But unless I'm swimming, no one sees them. I know yours are much uglier. Do your wife a favor and AWS?

Look, Mr. Spitzer, just because you bang the Mrs. in socks...

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Pretty Little Flower

They are neither outerwear not underwear. If they are uncomfortable, you need to buy nicer socks. If they are too hot and/or they bunch around your feet, you need to buy nicer socks and make sure they fit you. If your socks add nothing to your wardrobe, you need to buy nicer socks. This is not rocket science. I do not like the contrasting collar and cuff shirt either. Wearing nice socks is nothing like that. I beginning to wonder whether all stuff you said about collars, which I slavishly (*sniff*) adhered to, was not just all nonsense. In fact, I'm beginning to wonder whether the vast majority of what you write on this board is just nonsense.

Every theory I offer is based on the work of numerous esteemed scienticians.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by ThurgreedMarshall

No. They're socks and they are worn under your clothes and in your shoes. What are you talking about?

What kind of socks are you wearing? I don't find socks uncomfortable at all. And in the summer, they're no more too hot than any other piece of clothing you're wearing. Do you have excessive foot sweat or something? If you do, I would imagine not wearing socks would be an even more disgusting experience.

They're not supposed to. They're socks.

Me either. Seems like a weird way to get attention, but it doesn't bother me when other people do it.

This look is not for me, but for some people it works very well. I can't explain what it is that makes it work, so I won't try. But, yeah. It's rare.

Someone telling you "Being naked except for socks isn't a sexy look," is many steps away from "You should never wear socks if you want to get laid." I didn't think that would ever be a sentence I would need to type.

Whatever works. But I wear socks all the time and have yet to find they were a hindrance* to getting laid.

TM

*This word should be spelled, "hinderance." English makes no sense.

I wear loafers or mocs unless in a suit. You can’t put socks on with a pair of nice loafers or mocs. Ruins the look, and the feel. I like being aired-out.

I don’t know what socks I wear. I get them as presents from family members who share your views (except for dear old dad, who doesn’t wear them much).

They’re nice. Quite silky. I’m reminded of this by those relatives when I refuse to wear them. My brother in law thinks the sockless thing is a louche look.

It should be spelled hinderance.

They are overwear, because they can be seen when seated. This is half of the problem.

[Greedy,Greedy,Greedy]

Generally, I'm fine with whatever you people want to do in the bedroom (or on the kitchen floor, if that floats your steamer).

But if you're looking at each other's socks, I'm sorry, you're doing it wrong.

[Not Bob]

Originally Posted by ferrets_bueller

Gold Toe Over the Calf Windsor Wool. Buy 10 in black, 5 in light gray, 3 in brown. No need for the navy blue; the black works with navy suits.

A hideous look is the bare shin topping off a short, thin sock.

Flashy socks are ok for some but not for me.

Socks on a weekend seems wrong.

I bought a few colored or striped shirts with white collars and cuffs in the 80s. I then found that in my legal specialty, that was considered the private domain of Harvey Miller of Weil. Other insolvency people simply did not do this under penalty of being accused of sucking up to, or emulating Harvey. It simply wasn't done.

As usual, I agree with ferrets.

I’ve never done the contrasting collar shirt thing myself, but like TM, I have seen a few people pull it off. (I have also seen exactly one friend pull off a bow tie.)

My version of ferrets’ story re Harvey Miller’s look was suspenders (excuse me, “braces”) at my old firm. The head of litigation wore them, and no one else was allowed to by unwritten but clearly understood law. This was also the guy who, when business casual was introduced, sent a a memo (printed, not by email) to all of the associates in his department that those who wished to dress in business casual had to notify him in advance so that he could confirm that they had no client meetings, appearances, etc. that day. This made the troops sullen but not mutinous, and it took a long time for that policy to change.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by Not Bob

As usual, I agree with ferrets.

I’ve never done the contrasting collar shirt thing myself, but like TM, I have seen a few people pull it off. (I have also seen exactly one friend pull off a bow tie.)

My version of ferrets’ story re Harvey Miller’s look was suspenders (excuse me, “braces”) at my old firm. The head of litigation wore them, and no one else was allowed to by unwritten but clearly understood law. This was also the guy who, when business casual was introduced, sent a a memo (printed, not by email) to all of the associates in his department that those who wished to dress in business casual had to notify him in advance so that he could confirm that they had no client meetings, appearances, etc. that day. This made the troops sullen but not mutinous, and it took a long time for that policy to change.

At the firm I was at for that shift, the battle was between the partners who were concerned about what their clients would think if the lawyers were wearing business casual, and the lawyers who were afraid about what their clients would think if they weren't.

[Icky Thump]

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/31/n...T.nav=top-news

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

nice loafers

This is an oxymoron.

[ferrets_bueller]

"Nice loafers" is not an oxymoron. "Nice ascot", "Nice codpiece", and "Nice argyle socks with your plus fours" are oxymorons.