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School Uniform Sock – Lovable, Cuddly, Stylish Garments |
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March 05, 2006 By: Rony Swede School Uniform Sock – Lovable, Cuddly, Stylish Garments
Socks - Those lovable, cuddly, stylish garments that even Florida's summer can't keep away. Ask anyone, and it's a sure bet they have at least one pair. Our love of socks probably started from infancy, when our moms slid socks onto our tiny feet. The use of socks began in the Middle Ages, as strips of cloth or hide that were wrapped around the legs and feet, according to My Sock Drawer. Originally, the strips of cloth were called leggings and around the 12th century, feet were added to them. By the 20th century, as men's pants grew longer, these hose became shorter, with the word sock replacing stocking for the smaller foot coverings. Now, we use them for sports, exercise or to add padded comfort to a cold floor. No matter how you wear them, socks can hold their own against any piece of apparel. Just like colorful shirts, sock decorations can reveal personality. Dogs, bicycles, pumpkins, the American flag. Even Bible verses are available on socks these days (www.holysocks.co.uk/). And lengths? It's a decision that can send any shopper into a frenzy. Footies or anklets? Midcalf or knee high? And that's not all. A must-have fashion this fall is over-the-knee socks, which can compliment boots or accessorize mini-skirts, also fashion leaders this year. It's a really big statement when you wear over-the-knee socks because they are so different, said Chelsey Joiner, a ninth-grader at Holy Trinity Epsicopal Academy in Melbourne. It's more posh and more of a fashion statement, Chelsey, 14, added. "They are mandatory with a miniskirt and you have to have the right shoes to pull off the whole outfit. While wearing over-the-knee socks are cool, they can be a bit on the dressy side. So Chelsey usually only wears them outside of school hours and around groups of her friends. And there's no concern about them falling down. A tight elastic band at the top of the sock prevents that. They really do stay up, she said. Its like wearing a knee-high stocking. Legwear is very hot and certainly goes with this year's fashion styles, said Alison Hessert, public relations director for HUE Legwear in New York City. As part of its fall line, HUE Boot-tique, the company is offering over-the-knee socks in addition to leg warmers and boot cuffs. Over-the-knee socks have been around for years, but it is a fashion that goes in and out, Hessert said. This year, it's back and appeals to so many, because either a school girl or adult woman can wear them. The beauty of legwear, particularly socks, is that it allows people to constantly update and change wardrobes without spending tons of money. The economy is not the best, so we can't keep buying new wardrobes, Hessert said. The beauty of legwear is being able to update and express yourself without having to spend a fortune. Legwear is entirely stylistic and functional. But don't go running out just yet to find those over-the-knee socks. In Brevard, they are still a bit tricky to find because, let's face it, summer continues to sizzle here. At least one store, Dillards at Melbourne Square mall, has them in stock. At Holy Trinity Episcopal, where students wear uniforms, socks are always a fashion show. You see it all, said Cathy Ford, headmaster at Holy Trinity. They can be way down in the shoes or the little cute ones that come up over the knee. We do have a uniform code, but we can flex some things. One thing students can't flex at the school is color. All socks must be white. Well, they must be white most of the time. Students who participate in sports usually sneak in a color or two on the socks they wear to practice. On this particular day, for example, Chelsey is wearing mid-calf socks decorated with Christmas trees. Never mind that it's the middle of August. At my school, the calf-high socks are really in and they all have designs," Chelsey said. She also owns socks with chili peppers. When colors count, this season's socks are bright orange, red and blues. Polka dots and stripes are also popular, along with fall neutrals and jewel tones like eggplant. Even Ford has a few favorite socks, mostly anklets. Take the ones with a tiger face and tiger stripes on them. My students bring them to me, because they know I'll wear them, Ford said. The tiger is our mascot. Ford also has a Halloween pair, decorated in bright orange pumpkins. Not to mention the numerous socks with little baskets of things on them. I have grown daughters who won't be seen with me in public because of my socks," Ford added with a chuckle. No doubt, socks are one of America's favorite accessories because they're cozy -- and fun. Socks have even taken their spot on the Internet, with several Web sites devoted to socks, their lengths and decorations. Plus, you can never have too many. Everybody has an individual style, and that's just the fun of socks, Ford said. You get to chose which length and style you're going to wear. Also see; fashion ankle socks.About
The Author:
Rony Swede is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.socks-n-socks.com.
Having indulged in countless sporting activites over the years, Rony is a self-appointed expert on socks and enjoys sharing his insights with consumers. |
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