how much sock to show when sitting?

[Acousticfoodie Varsity Member Find all posts View Profile Close Acousticfoodie]

I'm just curious what the rule is. I have a pair of bonobos that has a good half break when standing, but when I sit down it can show around 2-3 inches of sock.

[jason_carreira Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close jason_carreira]

Nothing wrong with that, especially if you have cool socks

[LesserBlackDog Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close LesserBlackDog]

Yeah, I don't think there's a limit to how much sock you can show. The important thing is that your pants are the correct length when standing.


The one thing you should be wary about with socks is to make sure they are long enough. Unless you're going the casual sockless route, you should wear socks long enough to cover up your legs while seated. That unsightly gap of skin between the bottom of your pant hem and the top of your sock is the male equivalent of the bare midriff - it just looks sloppy and unprofessional.

[MagM Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close MagM]

YUP. As long as sock is what they're seeing while you sit, you're good to go.

[greg_s Super Moderator Find all posts View Profile Close greg_s]

Agree with the other fellas. On the note of cool socks, Target has some new Merona ones out for winter that are pretty nice. Also, the gap's socks are great this season. Lots of good stripes and patterns.

[moe Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close moe]

I concur!! Make sure the length is correct when you're standing and don't worry on the amount shock showing when seated.