Dress Shoes Without Socks

[J Darnielle]

This might be a relevant topic as SS '09 approaches. I've seen a few WAYWT posts (namely Phat Guido's) with sock-less dress shoes. Thoughts on the look? What pant/shoe combinations work best? I haven't been able to pull it off.

 

[Cary Grant]

I like the look but it's too hard on my shoes...

I'll more often where very low cut "footsies" etc.

 

[Ich_Dien]

Colourful chinos rolled up a tiny bit from the ankle I think works well. Either that or white or cream.

 

[82-Greg]

Only for boat shoes: on or near the water.

 

[JayJay]

I'd only do it with no-show socks. Sockless is hard on the shoes, and can be a bit sticky in summer heat.

 

[Maharlika]

I don't wear dress shoes without socks specially in the Summer. I achieve the look of not wearing a pair of socks by wearing loafer socks, and I usually wear them with loafers. I wear them with my denims, corduroys and chinos.

 

[emmanuel]

I like it! Cant wait for the weather to get warmer! It should be done with a narrow pant leg (not skin tight though!).

 

[ppllzz]

i never wear socks with leather lined shoes, but always with gym shoes

 

[Nexus6]

'No-Show' socks for me too!

Only exceptions for me:

-Deck Shoes
-Sandals

 

[Michael Ay329]

The English singer George Michael (formerly of WHAM) was able to pull this off back in 1985. I see no reason to revive that entire look...which included Members Only Jackets and the horrible Miami Vice look

 

[GuidoWongolini]

Do it! But with sockettes..

Running joke with my friends - they know summer is here when they see my no sock with dress shoes & suits at the cafe for b/fast.

 

[lasbar]

I used to do it with my JM WESTON loafers 20 years ago...
Looks good with the suede ones...
It was pure snobery to prove to others that we were not bothred about wearing them with any care in the world..

 

[bowtielover]

Unless your Don Johnson and it's 1984 then you have no bisnuess wearing any non sandal shoe without socks.

 

[lasbar]

On Style Forum , it is more like we're in 1948 and we're all wearing tweed...

 

[JFKJean]

Originally Posted by emmanuel

I like it! Cant wait for the weather to get warmer! It should be done with a narrow pant leg (not skin tight though!).

Absolutely, even a wider trouser leg in general shouldn't be too short, definitely looks like your avoiding the flood but as far as socks (or lack thereof) are concerned, make sure you have your loafer socks and your good to go for the next 4-5 months, sometimes even into October.