Too far the other way is not a good look, either.
I can easily see the day when men going sockless for day to day business attire, be it a suit or something else, was ordinary. Fashions, even every day fashions or dress customs, change/evolve. Men used to always wear a hat. For that matter men used to rarely be without a tie. Socks may be the next thing to go. What do I know?
These photos do not show it, but ties used to be much shorter, maybe that was to go with the high-waisted trousers.
Notice how tiny his wrist watch is by modern standards in the first photo.
Did guys tend to wear two-toned shoes as much as Astaire does? I do think they wore spectator shoes more often than we do these days. I suppose there are dancing clothes and regular clothes. Although in the movies FA had to be ready to break into a dance at any moment.
What do you think he is wearing for a belt in that video, or for that matter in the fifth photo down.
You guys may not believe me, but if I try to go sockless in my shoes or wear my baseball cap backwards or not tuck in my shirt, I can feel my dad slap me in the back of the head, rest his soul.
I have girly wrists. I usually look ridiculous in today's watches. Some of them look more like I'm wearing a wall clock! Lol
Lol'd my friend. I have been blessed with a son that is sure I have no fashion sense and loves to buy clothes at Goodwill. He has more clothes than any girl his age. Even some "flood pants!" Oh, the humanity!I believe you. On the other hand, I think it is just that kind of reaction from fathers (the "older generation") that results in clothing trends among youth! Older people are not supposed to get it. If they disapprove/find it unconventional--all the more reason to wear it.
I've been reaching for a Timex that is "just right" in size. A quartz battery operated. Perfect for me and my diminishing eyesight, lol.I am with you on that. I usually try for watches that are on the smaller side, but they are hard to find. I just got a Vostok Amphibian that looks huge on my wrist, but as far as i can tell that is just the look these days. I do have thin wrists.
Here ya go.Not a fan of no socks. Socks all the way for me.