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.
June 13th, 2008 at 1:44 pm
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.
June 13th, 2008 at 3:36 pm
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.
June 13th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Or if you are pretending to be Dave Letterman.
June 13th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
We should just say ‘no’ to the one-handed glittery glove, as well - no? :)
June 13th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I’m not sure what is more disturbing…pretending to be Michael Jackson or wearing white socks with dark shoes!
June 13th, 2008 at 8:14 pm
Or Audrey Hepburn in Funny Face!
June 14th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Haha!
That made me laugh. I sometimes break this rule myself when I think no one will notice.
June 14th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
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.)
June 15th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
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!
June 17th, 2008 at 8:41 am
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.)
June 17th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
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.