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Bamboo footies or sneaker socks compared

Short answer: Footies end below the ankle and vanish in low shoes, while sneaker socks sit slightly higher and often ...

Compression stockings and gentle machine care

Short answer: Compression stockings last longest if you wash them at a low temperature, use a mild detergent, skip fa...

Bamboo knee socks and how to measure your leg

Short answer: For knee socks, measure the circumference around the widest part of the calf and around the ankle, plus...

Compression stockings for long standing and travel

Short answer: Many people wear compression stockings when they stand for long hours at work or sit still on long jour...

Compression stockings or ordinary knee socks

Short answer: Compression stockings give a firm, targeted pressure on the leg, while ordinary knee socks simply cover...

Matching socks to shoes or trousers

Short answer: The simplest rule is to follow the trouser colour for a calm look and the shoe colour when you want the...

How long socks really last in daily use

Short answer: Socks last the shortest for people who walk, stand and run a lot, because wear gathers at the heel and ...

Shorter than the ankle, which no-show socks hide in sneakers

Short answer: No-show socks hide in sneakers when they have a low edge that ends below the ankle bone and a heel that...

Tights for women, which thickness suits what

Short answer: You choose the thickness of women's tights by temperature and occasion: thin for the office and parties...

Checked socks for dresses and skirts

Short answer: Checked socks give both dresses and skirts a playful touch if the rest of the outfit is simple. Choose ...

Seamless socks and why the seam bothers you

Short answer: Seamless socks have no distinct seam across the toes, which makes them more comfortable in shoes and fo...

Women's socks for dresses and boots in autumn

Short answer: Women's socks to wear with a dress and boots should be warm enough for autumn but thin enough that the ...