STYLES I LOVE: The Guide: Going "Sockless"

Early on in life, we've been taught to put our socks on first before our shoes. For good reason too: Wearing socks prolongs the shoes' life and prevents it from stinking up the room. As we grow older though, we learn that not things taught should be followed, especially in matters pertaining to style.

No matter what anybody says, yes, you can skip the whole sock part of the footwear equation. For most types of shoes, actually, I have seen this to be true. Low-cut sneakers, loafers, boat shoes, moccasins, even some types of oxfords: indeed, they all look better without socks.

This preference of mine is rooted in the freshness of the look. All the people that I've seen pull it off have this carefree aura about them that just says, "I do whatever I want." On a more practical note, the flash of extra skin makes you look taller especially when wearing shorts this summer. A tip for the wise though: The simpler the shoe, the better your chances of throwing this look down.

If going completely sockless is too disgusting for your sweaty, sweaty feet, you can always cheat by buying no-show socks. Think of it as stealth socks to make the idea manlier, but trust me, it's one of the best inventions ever.