Black bamboo socks for the office and the suit
Short answer: Black bamboo socks are the safe choice for the office and a suit, because they go with dark shoes and trousers and do not draw attention. They are soft, but the colour needs some care to stay deep and fine.
Why black socks are the safe choice
Black socks go with most dark shoes and trousers, and they blend into the leg so there is no contrast. At the office and with a suit, that is exactly what you want. The sock should be there, but not noticed.
Black bamboo socks and the feel on the skin
Bamboo in clothing is viscose made from bamboo and makes a soft, smooth sock that can feel pleasant when you sit indoors all day. Look at bamboo socks for men and choose a model that is thin enough for dress shoes but not so thin that it wears out quickly.
Length: ankle or calf
With a suit the sock must be high enough that no skin shows when you sit and the trouser leg rides up. A short sock easily exposes the ankle. Choose a sock that reaches above the ankle or to mid calf and stays up without sliding down.
Thickness for dress shoes
Dress shoes often have little room for a thick sock. A thin or medium sock fits better and lets the shoe sit as it should. Try the sock in the shoes you wear for the office and the suit before you buy more pairs. Then you know it suits them.
How black stays black
Black socks turn grey from heat and wear. Wash them at a low temperature and inside out, and use a detergent for dark clothes. Avoid the tumble dryer on high heat, which makes the colour dull. Air drying is gentlest and keeps both colour and shape.
How to avoid odour on long workdays
If you wear dress shoes all day, your feet can get warm. Change socks if you can, or give the shoes a day of rest between wears. Cellulose fibres can absorb moisture, but a sock cannot do everything. Talk to your doctor if the sweating is heavy or bothers you.
Match them with the rest of your clothes
The black layer begins at the sock but does not end there. Also choose underwear that does not show through the shirt, and change socks daily. A bamboo undershirt for men can be part of a set that sits clean and smooth under the office shirt.
Footies or tall socks
With dress shoes and a suit, footies are rarely right, because they end under the edge of the shoe and can cause sore spots. With sneakers they are practical. Look at bamboo footies for men for leisure and keep tall socks for the office.
Frequently asked questions
Which sock goes with a suit
A dark sock in the tone of the trousers or the shoes is the safe choice. Black goes with black and dark clothes. The length must be high enough that no skin shows when you sit.
How do I wash black socks without fading
Wash at a low temperature, inside out and with a detergent for dark clothes. Avoid high heat in the tumble dryer and preferably air dry.
Can you wear black socks with brown shoes
It is not the classic combination. Brown shoes often go better with a brown or dark blue sock. Black socks are the safe choice with black shoes.
