Tackling the Tough Question: When to Wear Socks?

Socks are a fascinating piece of clothing.  They are like little tubes of fabric that slide around your feet.  They are the clothing with the smallest surface area to be associated with warmth, comfort, snuggling, etc.  The mystery of socks is enough to confuse some people as to the appropriate occasions to wear them.  Following are several scenarios and the appropriateness of socks in each one.


WITH SNEAKERS

Totally appropriate.  When you wear sneakers you are often doing some sort of physical activity, which often involves sweating, and socks are extremely helpful in keeping your sneaks sweat-free.  Or at least they help your shoes not to stink so much.  This is probably the reason that socks were made.  Unless someone meant to make a sleeve and accidentally sewed up an end...but they were probably just made to accompany your shoes.


ON A COLD WINTERS DAY

Totally appropriate.  If socks weren't made accidentally from a sleeve, or to accompany your shoes, then they were definitely made to keep your little piggies warm on cold winter nights.  The best way to use socks in this situation is to wear those big fuzzy ones.  No-slip grip on the bottom is optional, the fuzzy part is the important part.  To add to the ambiance set by the warm, fuzzy socks, you might want to make some hot chocolate and popcorn, grab a snuggly blanket and turn on a rom-com or possible an action adventure.


ON THE BEACH

Never.  Never ever ever.  Why would you even consider socks on the beach?  Ew, ew, ew.  It's just gross.  Please don't wear sock on the beach.  ONLY exception: you're walking along the beach in sneakers or boots.  Besides that, don't even think about it.


ON VACATION

Sometimes.  It depends on the vacation.  A hiking adventure vacation warrants the use of socks.  A tropical beach vacation- no.  (For more information about socks on the beach see above.)  Use your discretion on this one- it can go either way.


WITH A DRESS

Probably not.  Unless you're super cool and can somehow pull off socks with a dress, I would recommend wearing ballet flats, sandals, heels; none of which require socks.  But if you're into rocking some converse with a dress and you've got the credibility to pull it off, then I guess you should go for it.  And I'm envious.


WITH SANDALS

Never.  'Nough said.


IN THE RAIN

Sometimes.  If you have rain boots I would suggest wearing socks with them.  And if you have colorful knee socks- even better.  Otherwise sandals sans socks is the best, 'cause sneakers with socks will leave the sneakers, socks and your feet cold and wet.


I hope this information helped clear up and sock questions that were out there.  Good luck and wear your socks well!