Really...Is it that much of a fashion crime?
Cuz I’m guilty of this pretty much on a daily basis.
At first I didn’t really care, but now I feel like people are beginning to stare.
I decided to take a proactive approach to my offence and conduct online research, a mini meta-analysis if you will, into this supposed fashion faux pas to find out exactly what people are saying.
"At least with white socks you can tell if they are clean or not without smelling them!"
Anna, Cannock, UK
"White socks are well known to be thicker than black ones. They generate more heat. The heat is given off as a gas. This rises into the atmosphere, where it combines with other gases to create a shield over the Earth, thereby trapping in the heat, causing sea levels to rise and orangutans to verge on extinction. This is called 'The White sock Effect'. Successive generations will not thank us for this, as they battle to adjust to living with acrylic and polyester mixes in their socks."
Aidan, Brit in Italy
"You people disgust me. I thought we had come further as a society than to make generalizations based on color. White socks, black socks, yellow socks, they are all the same on the inside. I just can't believe that in this day and age we are having this discussion. Let me guess, I'll bet everyone here is against mixing white socks and black socks. What about the children!?"
Myles, San Francisco, USA
"If people wear white socks they should do so in the privacy of their own homes, instead of flaunting their cotton-whiteness so flagrantly and immorally in the work arena. Decent people shouldn't have to see it unless at the gym, the park (in the case of joggers), or other acceptable white sock areas. For shame! In America this behavior is considered normal and tolerated, and you see what the society is like. Bravo to the Dutch for trying to stem the erosion of fundamental values!"
Regina, Fairfax, VA, USA
"Why war against white socks? Here in Chicago, they are very popular, especially when they hit home runs. But in Boston people prefer red socks instead."
Dan, Chicago, USA
"I stopped wearing white socks about 6 years ago - and I have to say it has changed my outlook on life."
Clovis, New York, USA
"Just want to let all those poor white socks out there who have been so maligned that I support them 100%!"
Georgia, UK
"White socks are only acceptable when worn with trainers - it's that simple!"
Lee, Hebburn, England
In conclusion, I will still wear my white socks…pretty much all the time.
In fact, I’m going to add it to my list of things I can stop worrying about.
“I’m not that interested in fashion. When someone says that lime-green is the new black for this season, you want to tell them to get a life.” Bruce Oldfield
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