Ditch the socks, roll up those trousers and enjoy the cool (OK, hot and humid) breeze on your ankles. I even had some suit trousers shortened to show off a handsome pair of shoes. Think about it. It's a great look and office style has come far enough to make it cool there, too. Don't try to fake it with those supposedly "invisible" little socks. I'm always embarrassed for the guy who wears them.
Thank you, Dandy. I have thought about it, however, and a well-dressed gentleman should always wear socks. Truncated hems and rolled-up trousers certainly have their place in the repertoires of hip young men on casual occasions. However, in serious places of business, the look would affect a level of disrespect or disinterest. Socks are also more hygienic. But wool is not your only choice - I recommend the beautiful cotton knee-high socks by Italian specialist Sorley, which are available in a variety of colours at The Armoury (HK$270; Pedder Building, 12 Pedder Street, Central, tel: 2810 4990). Respected German brand Falke offers good formal socks in black, navy or grey cotton, or Egyptian cotton (HK$210 to HK$430; UM Undergarment; The Landmark, Central, tel: 2522 0198). Marks and Spencer is still incredibly affordable for such things - HK$229 for seven pairs of cotton mix FreshFeet and HK$279 for three pairs from the higher end Collezione line (22 Queen's Road Central, tel: 2921 8323).
