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Is there a term or name for Non Ribbed Socks

ccc123

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I'm trying to find solid over the calf non ribbed socks.

The terms or names I have been using are flat or smooth - RL seems to define a black over the calf smooth non ribbed flat sock as "evening dress".

I have checked Falke & Pantherella, and Falke seems to have something called their Airport plus Knee High.

I'm just wondering if the correct terminology would help me with locating or identifying to salespeople?

It seems there are many ribbed and or patterned socks to chose from, but I'm trying to cover some basics - pardon the pun!
 

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95% or more of my dress socks are non-ribbed, and I have never seen or heard them called a special name.
 

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Flat knit is a name I've seen occasionally. Or just "flat".
 

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