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Until recently, men’s sockswere limited to black, navy orwhite. Today, a stroll down thehosiery aisle reveals bolddesigns and countless colors.The once basic sock is now the

ideal accessory for impartingflair, color or personality to awardrobe.

“The sock has replaced thetie as the canvas for sartorialself-expression,” said TrishMcHale, head of marketing forGold Toe Socks. “Socks are fash-ion statements and more menare putting an exclamationpoint to that fact.”

Since 1934, Gold Toe hasadapted to fashion’s ficklenature. Today, its “G” collectionis the brand’s answer to theneeds of a younger and morefashion-forward consumer.

“This year, we’re seeing moremodern and abstract geomet-rics—and a lot more color,” saidMatthew Mull, sock designer.“But the desire to be differentcan lead to creative trendsettingstyle—and to fashion missteps.”

Here are a few tips to blendbold and brash socks into yourwardrobe:

• Socks should be a reflection ofyour personality, not a wildexaggeration.

• Step into style slowly if you’reunsure. Start with updatedclassic patterns like rich plaids,herringbones and geometrics.

• The style or weight of yoursocks should complement yourshoes. Heavier socks are morecasual; thinner socks are moreupscale and dressy.

• There are no rules formatching socks, but the moststylish men match them to theirpants.

• The key is to be savvy anddress for the occasion. Stickwith the brand you trust.

“The traditional dress sockwill always be essential, butbrighter and more creativestyles certainly have made socksthe perfect accessory that theyhave become,” said Mull.

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