White socks are making a comeback

It's for sure one of the most hated fashion items in history, and yet, it's trendy again. Why? Take a look at these cool men and how they wear them.

What are the most blatant fashion items a man can wear? The Esquire team thinks that deep V-necks, skinny jeans, square shoes, and white socks. However, not everyone agrees on the socks and apparently, they are cool again. This is one real comeback, so prepare your outfits! After all, white socks have also been loved throughout history, and there are many examples of famous men who like wearing them. One of these celebrities is no other than Paul Newman, who successfully makes white socks look amazing with his outfits. You probably know the photo - published in more than 300 publications - where the actor is represented as the modern style icon, wearing a pastel sweater, white jeans, a pair of tennis shoes, and of course, a pair of white socks.

If we go back in history, Elvis was also a big fan of white socks and once you've seen them, you cannot unsee them. This rock-and-roll legend was known for its progressive fashion and indeed, he looked stunning wearing the white socks in the 1957 movie called Jailhouse Rock. Another famous actor wearing white socks is Dean Martin and let's not forget the incomparable Michael Jackson - his white socks were part of the signature look, with cropped pants and other cool accessories. In America, white socks became more popular in the 1950s, when college boys would wear them and look fantastic. To be more specific, the Ivy League universities of America encouraged athletic, clever boys equipped with oiled cuts, colorful Madras shorts, casual loafers, and glowing white socks. It was almost like a cult style. From the 50s to today, the white sock kind of lost its powers, but now we're seeing more people wearing them with pride.

Because white socks didn't disappear, they stayed in fashion constantly, just like other cool and timeless items such as bootcut jeans. But their significance changed over the years, and each generation saw them as different symbols or categories. It's no surprise that as a kid, you didn't really like white socks as they have been often associated with a dad style. But when you grow up and you start wearing those socks, especially in the last couple of years, it feels different. What's more, white socks look super cool and are now branded by fashion people, sportswear, and a lot of artists showing off their socks. And if we talk about fashion brands, whether they're being displayed in a traditional way at American brands like J Crew - for one collection they were matched with desert boots and chinos - and Todd Snyder, worn with Adidas and slim cut jeans.

Plus, you can always wear them in unconventional ways, as seen at high fashion shows like Gucci. In fact, white socks are very much an item at men's fashion shows. However, white socks might not be for every person. If you enjoy wearing them, take inspiration from sportswear brands and you will look hip and cool. Why not pair them with shorts? It will add to your unique charm!And if you're still not convinced, there are plenty of actors and celebrities that can inspire you to create a style, like Newman for example. The key is to make sure that the rest of the outfit (including your shoes and trousers or jeans) is close to tones with the white socks. This is one way to ensure your success, so you can go with pale stone pants and pink skate shoes for example, or a cream top and white jeans. But truly, the possibilities are endless.