On a new kick where I'm buying new socks every 6 months. My last go around I grabbed a bunch of pairs from the Tie Bar, because they're decently priced, and I like their ties. Problem is, they're like 50/50 on staying up for even the most basic walks to the water cooler. Any recommendations for socks that aren't going to sag? Looked around through search, and there's surprisingly little on the topic.
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get bigger calf muscles
try over the calf socks as well
I get all of my socks from TJX or Stein Mart (dockers, kenneth cole, etc.) and get 100% cotton (I know, some of you monkeys get all wool versace bullshit). never had a problem with those.
Dress socks (Originally Posted: 05/23/2011)
Any thoughts on dress socks? Do people prefer cotton or wool? I'm not talking about color, but mostly comfort and most common among people in the industry.
I buy Brooks Brothers over the calf socks. Below the calf tend to fall down and are a pain in the butt.
"Falke" from Germany are a pretty solid (I am german though, do with that information what you want ;) ) you can get them on Amazon.com. They have some pretty high rising socks, which i find pretty good. They run in the "20$ and Up" category though
Cotton Socks Recommendation (Originally Posted: 12/17/2014)
Hi, Where can I get good black 100% cotton socks? Any recommendations?
I've been trying for years... just a small calf guy, I guess.
go baseball style and wear stirrups?
TJ Maxx. Marshalls. Gold Toe, whatever brands, just buy a bunch that all look the same. I like nicer clothes but spending much on socks unless you can afford to have your butler buy them for you just isn't worth it. Personally, I lose them every time I take them off.
also very interested in this....
My prestige rankings are:
1. Argyle2/3.Grand Ma's hand knit / solid pastel colo(u)rs
4. tube socks 5/6. Striped / subtle detail print All othersOnly BO wears black socks so make sure you dont or else you will be made of.
Wear thigh highs, or pantyhose. Guaranteed won't sag.
Black socks? Does this mean you are also wear a black suits? You're about to hear some shit from WSO.
How many pairs are enough? 14?
ya, srsly.
OP, dingdong gave you the real answer, but if you're not client facing, invest in a few of these bad boys (click here)
my quality of live has significantly improved since I started wearing bodacious socks.
Something about me just can't get down with this crazy sock trend. I can't compete at all with George H.W. Bush's sock game. It just looks too ridiculous to me.
Wow. I really thought asking for the industry-preference in bed size would be the worst I'd see on here. Are you that incapable of independent decision-making that you need to have an online forum pick your socks for you? Do you think a MD is going to come check what kind of socks you're wearing before bonus time? Jesus Christ dude, you're going to be professional. Man up and just get whatever socks you find most comfortable.
Once you start on the sock game then it's only a short train ride away to the underwear game and before you know it you're knee deep in issues of GQ
I'm embarrassed about the amount of time I have spent reading Amazon reviews and comparing the percentage of each material in different sock construction, but hopefully all that is now your gain. Option 1 is the uncontested winner, as long as you are okay with a pattern. Make up is: 80% Acrylic, 15% Polyester, 5% Spandex. Option 2 is more comfortable than Option 3, and probably stays up on your calve just a touch better. Make up is: 40% rayon, 40% acrylic, 18% polyester, 2% spandex. I know what you're thinking, so if Option 2 is superior to Option 3, than why did you even bother listing it? Option 3 is the Duralast Battery of socks. If Chuck Liddell wears dress socks, he wears these. They hold up better and last about 3x longer than Option 2. I've had a couple pairs for over three years and I haven't seen one hole. Make up is: 97% Polyester/3% Spandex.
All three options blow anything I've ever tried from Gold Toe or any other brand out of the water.
Cheers, SCR
Option 1) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VEIDEE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s…
Option 2) http://www.amazon.com/Dockers-3-Pack-Essential-Socks-12/dp/B001VEID4O/r…
Option 3) http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001VEIDCQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s…
What a brilliant analysis. +1
Muthafcker I got my investment banking internship with white crew socks. Suck on that, you guys need lives seriously LOL debating bout socks..
"Never skip calf day brah."
Unless theyre ultra high, its a trade off of comfort vs tightness.
Women love ridiculous and trivial things. Peacocking.
SOXIETY is pretty solid. I only wear over the calf socks. Black and Navy are basic, but you can get different solid colors if you want to be professionally cheeky.
Fixed that for you.
just find thick over the calf socks in black navy and charcoal or something like that
I have tried it.
True story.
You need a life...
I like the John W Nordstrom Egyptian Cotton over the calf socks.
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