There are several reasons why I'm glad I'm not a man. One of the top three is because men's fashion is not as accessible as women's fashion. Unless you can pay for some really awesome shiz or are extremely incredibly inventive and cool and avant-garde, it's tough to look supah fly all the time if you're a guy. I know some males that do it right, but for the most part, boys (of the teenage variety in particular) seem to lack remarkably in their sartorial adeptness. While at the State of Style Summit back in October, I happened to be sitting at eye-level with everyone's ankles (that is, the people on stage), and a pair of brown and white striped socks caught my eye. I don't remember who they belonged to, but I remember frantically snapping photographs of this man's delicately crossed legs for fear he would get up and walk away (despite the fact that he was leading the panel and was not going anywhere):
This exciting moment of sockspiration made me realize something: socks are the answer.
Think about it.
If your pants are too short and you're lookin' pretty dorky, throw on some funky socks and all of your problems will be solved! Crayzee foot-ankle mittens de-dorkify you instantly, and also prevent your lower legs from being cold. Every problem is solved by socks.
(2x + √39)(8abg – π) = socks.
Here's the bottom line: I underlined the words bottom line as a visual play on words. But also, if you don't want to look like a complete douche but do want to look like a mutha uckin badass, throw on a pair of snazztastic socks and you will be able to cure cancer.
He's already got an upper hand with those amazing pants and shoes, but the socks sure help.
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Ignore the hair and focus on the ankles. If that's at all possible.
Comme des Garçons Fall/Winter 2012
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Black and white and orange socks.
Acne Fall/Winter 2012
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Prada shoes (that's just a guess) and small children's socks (also just a guess) make for one sophisticated manly man.
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Whoever said you have to match your socks to your something or other (check out my memory skillz!) was wrong. Match your socks to nothing.
Acne Fall/Winter 2012
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This man is a perfect example of someone de-dorkifying and ankle-warming at the same time.
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See? He knows that his ankle mittens have a mind of their own.
J.Crew Fall/Winter 2012
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BAM. That is one fine combination of people and colors.
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Reppin' his country on his talocrural region.
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If you are a man and wish to partake in this ankle-adorning merriment, here are a few places to get some awesome as fack socks: Urban Outfitters, ASOS, Etsy, as well as your local thrift stores.
And here's some music to entertain your ears.
Enjoy the day off tomorrow! Again...
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