Sock it to you!

You’ve probably read about how to match your socks. Most experts suggest blending your socks to your trousers for a clean line. See here, the socks are an extension of the trousers so to speak. So, when seated, it looks better if the theoretical trouser is uninterrupted in most cases. When the socks match the shoes it break up the line of the leg, giving you a boot effect and downplaying your hopefully great shoes. Also, through caution to the wind once in a while and blend your socks to some part of your ensemble. Perhaps a dot or stripe in your tie or pocket square. Have fun with socks. This works with pretty much everything. This rule is unbreakable though. Black trousers, black socks, black shoes (shined).