Homme Edition:: Socks...

It appears that genders are sharing trends these days. The first trend to decode--socks. I'm all for the ever so popular no socks with a bold, dramatic shoe but for even more spunk, kick up your shoe game with a fun accent.

1- No socks:: If you want to knock your socks off, show some leg...well ankle. Intentionally roll the hem of your pant shorter than usual, and a messy roll is always welcome.

2- Subtle socks:: Not ready for the bold and the beautiful, no worries. Opt for a sock in neutral tones with subtle prints/patterns. Great with pant hems rolled again, but earn a fashion gold star if you pair suit pants with NO break.

3- Heavy duty socks:: There is no hiding this chunky monkey. For the daring and adventurous tuck your slim/straight leg pants into the socks and scrunch accordingly. Here I would wade in the family of black, white, gray, camel--add texture and depth with socks that are heathered. Evident from the two gentlemen below, the look is cool with boots or sneakers.

Sock Hop...

{images from F21}

J'adore the variation and interpretation on the ever so popular sock trend...Just not sure my two piece legs and thighs can pull it off!

Sock It To Me

With the crispy weather we've been having the last week it has been a bit of a styling challenge to find the appropriate weather open toe shoes to accommodate my outfits. I'm coming around to the idea of wearing trouser socks with my shoes this fall. A few seasons ago Betsy Johnson showed this look down the runway and many have followed suit. Not that the look is new...we have been wearing this trend/look since we were kids but with fold down socks. Now the style is updated, more mature, and taken to a whole new level of prepster chicness.

all images courtesy of J Crew

Side Note: I completed my second day of the Night for Day Challenge but have decided to postpone the outfit post until all 7 days are complete!