Whether you're a sneaker-head or coming off the Savile Row train, there's an ideal combo for your trousers or jeans and your favourite pair of shoes. This pertains to your office-wear, tapering and tailoring your trousers or jeans to suit the shoes you choose to wear.
If you've found yourself a brand or store that provides trousers, like khakis, where the hems fall perfectly at the point of your ankles, consider yourself lucky. No tailoring needed. And a pair of Doc Martens Derbies, or a different brand in a similar style, works perfectly with fitted khakis.
Classic Chuck Taylors are suited for slim-fit jeans that fall a little higher, as the hem is cut to a certain length in order to show a bit more of the high-top sneakers. Chucks do come in low-tops, but the signature high-tops are the more attractive match.
The loose roll jeans are quite common for a relaxed look, especially when paired with some comfortable loafers. Simply rolling your jeans a couple of times shows the right amount of ankle when there aren't any socks at play. It also shows that you aren't trying too hard to show off those ankles.
If you're planning on wearing dressy jeans with dress shoes or boots, it's wise to get it tapered, and make sure the hems fall right above your ankles. Just because these aren't your suit trousers doesn't mean they don't have to look the part.
A more uncommon style is hand-fraying the hems on your jeans. It's sort of a shredded look to your denim, complimenting your suede boots or even derbies.
On the topic of suede, it goes best with livelier textures in trousers. Think light grey, linen trousers that are fitted, and can be easily rolled up to suit the look.
A casual suit with sneakers combo really hasn't caught on with our crowd. Too much of the older generation dictate the classic way of wearing suits. And that's perfectly fine, but in a warmer climate like ours, this look is more than appropriate. Just as long as your hems are cut to the ideal length, this look is the one to have.
Pulling the hems up a little aren't just about exposing skin. Those colourful socks will never go out of style. Whether it's a simple design or a very flamboyant one, showing off those vibrant socks can't happen unless you've cropped those hems.
This summer follow the right steps, pun not intended, in going sockless without stinking up the place. Being lazy and reaching for your flip-flops or your faux-leather sandals will never earn you points in the style department. Ever. While many will go out of their way to get regular pedicures, not all of us have the luxury to do so. However, there are a style of socks called peds that are actually invisible to the eye. Peds are basically designed to make it seem you aren't wearing any socks at all. The lines are cut just under your ankles and almost go as far as exposing everything but your toes.
