The Joy Of Socks

February, 1981

The long-forgotten foot is being rediscovered. Straighter and more tapered trouser bottoms partially account for the re-emergence of socks, but we also like to think that today's males are more hip to all elements of an outfit. Plain black or brown hosiery adds a pretty dull finishing touch to a layered sportswear look. And active-sportswear manufacturers are even getting their act more coordinated by picking up the trim on, say, a tennis outfit and adding it to the top of a sock. For street wea...