White Socks and the Dark Dress Shoes

Manolo says, one of the Manolo’s archivist-historian friends sends the Manolo the following request.

Dear Manolo,

I was kidding my assistant Paul that our interns this summer were wearing white socks with dark shoes.

He replied, “Oh, who do you think you are, The Manolo!”

I’d appreciate it if The Manolo could send Paul a note explaining to him that good footwear needs appropriate hosiery.

The Manolo reminds Paul (and you) that there is only one time when the white socks are acceptable with dark dress shoes….

When you are pretending to be Michael Jackson.








11 Responses to “White Socks and the Dark Dress Shoes”




  1. Annalucia Says:

    The Bob Fosse was also known for the white socks and the dark shoes, to say nothing of the rolled trousers. Perhaps the dancer in this video is copying the style as an act of homage.




  2. Andrew Says:

    I agree with the above poster. I have occasionly seen the look on those with slim shoes and pants seeking to imitate a 50’s or early 60’s bohemian look. It must be done with care, using slim cuts and elegant socks.




  3. Teresa Says:

    Or if you are pretending to be Dave Letterman.




  4. Jessica Rae Says:

    We should just say ‘no’ to the one-handed glittery glove, as well - no? :)




  5. Matthew Kimel Says:

    I’m not sure what is more disturbing…pretending to be Michael Jackson or wearing white socks with dark shoes!




  6. Miss Cavendish Says:

    Or Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face!




  7. Jeremy Says:

    Haha!

    That made me laugh. I sometimes break this rule myself when I think no one will notice.




  8. maryb Says:

    A sort of smart and nerdy look that can be bohemian and elegant can pull off white socks and black shoes. (Not that I’d ever be guilty of it myself.)




  9. Discount Costume Jewelry Says:

    What a fashion mistake! Anyway I guess i shouldn’t act like the fashion police because my grandad does this sometimes, white socks with dress shoes. It really makes him look his age - 90!




  10. Victor Says:

    If memory serves…couldn’t Fred Astaire pull off the white socks/dark shoes look?

    (Of course, Fred Astaire could pull off a lot of things that wouldn’t work for us mere mortals.)




  11. raincoaster Says:

    Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire, Bob Fosse, Beatniks. Have you noticed anything about these people? They are all dead! I’m not saying the combination caused it, I’m just saying there is a correlation.




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