FUNKY RIBBED SOCKS PATTERN

FUNKY RIBBED SOCKS PATTERN

Ribbed is the most common pattern for sock fabric; composed of vertical ridges or ‘wales’ of varying width. This traditional sock construction method is popular not only because it has a visual and tactile appeal, but because it gives a sock needed elasticity. The diagonal rib is a design treatment not unlike a herringbone.

Funky Ribbed Striped Silver Socks

We’ll admit it, we love striped funky socks! A timeless pattern that is perfect for any style and occasion, stripes are a magnificent way to add a little flair to your outfit. From straight to ombre, we’ve got you covered with inspirational looks and awesome stripe patterns to make you look smashingly sophisticated.

Believe it or not, it is actually not long time ago, in the 30’s and early 40’s a lot of swing dancers loved and wore striped (or otherwise funky) socks. Part of it was a way youth could express themselves in a world with an otherwise rigid-dress code imposed by the idea of “adulthood.”

The swing era is that it is marked as the first time that “youth” became it’s own culture. With swing, jitterbug, and, in it’s own small way, striped socks, youth created a voice of their own. Fred Astaire, arguably the best dressed man of all time, often used striped socks to make a statement.

Funky Ribbed Striped Silver Socks

Funky Ribbed Striped Silver Socks

Funky Ribbed Striped Silver Socks

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  1. JAKE
    February 19, 2018 at 11:31 AM

    BEAUTIFUL! ABSOLUTELY LOVE THOSE RIBBED FUNKY SOCKS!

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