Socks

In formalwear etiquette, your skin should never show when you sit down. This means that you should always wear your suit with long socks. In terms of colours, we propose matching your socks to your trousers to create visual continuity and avoiding any sort of elaborate patterns which will distract from the suit itself.

When you wear a suit of distinction for a formal occasion, your socks shouldn’t distract from the rest of your outfit. Therefore our advice is to select a pair of thin long socks in the same colour as the suit or, if this isn’t an option, black.

The cultivation of bamboo has a number of environmental advantages compared to cotton but there are benefits for you, the end user, as well. First of all, bamboo socks are breathable. Secondly, they absorb sweat and, thanks to the antimicrobial properties of the plant, they’re more resistant to odours. Finally, bamboo socks are wonderfully soft giving you a sense of comfort even after a very long day.

It really depends on your definition of pattern. Suit socks shouldn’t distract from the suit so we advise against elaborate patterns. However, Aristocracy London’s suit socks do have a very subtle texture, either diamond or ribbed, for an added sense of style.