Most of the guys manage to put together great outfits but then forget to pick a pair of socks that complete it. If you’re into perfect appearance, you know that it’s often the small details that make all the difference. Socks are details of an outfit commonly neglected and overlooked.

Socks may be a small part of your wardrobe but it’s important that your outfit is planned head to toe, make sure that you got your feet covered with the correct socks.

1. When wearing formal, remember to match your socks to your pants. The rule is to blend the color of the socks with your suit color or pants.

2. If you wear formal socks with a suit and tie, make sure the socks extend high enough. This prevents people from seeing your bare leg when you’re seated. It doesn’t leave the best impression to keep having to pull your socks up your legs.

3. Match the texture of the socks to the rest of the outfit. Silk socks with a slight luster complement tuxedos and other fine formal wear. Cabled and ribbed socks go better with casual wear.

4. NEVER wear white socks with leather shoes. Keep the white athletic socks for sports and the gym.

5. For casual wear, you can match your socks to your pants for a more sophisticated look, for example beige socks with chinos, or stick to low-cut black socks with dark blue jeans.

6. If you are bold enough, try patterned socks to match other colors in your outfit, or something that stands out on it’s own.

7. Use your worn out socks and make them into sock puppets. Or “BURN THEM”!

8. Sometimes it’s extremely stylish to go completely sock-less.  It always looks refreshing and hip. If you get sweaty feet, wear some low-cut socks to create an illusion of wearing no socks.