the venerable tube sock. oh, how wonderful you are. you bring odor protection and moisture absorbtion to millions of american men and women every day. you are cheap, come in packs of 6, 12 and 30 (just like beer) and your favorite brands can be purchased right next to your favorite set of craftsman tools near the check out aisle at sears.

i’ve already admonished men for their stupidity in wearing pants that are too short and i felt that was my largest pet peeve when it came to men dressing themselves. however, i’ve found the newest issue: the tube sock and dress shoes.

guys…white tube socks are for tennis shoes, running shoes, gym shoes (if you’re still 6) or for lounging around your house. they are NOT for anything else! i cannot tell you how frustrating it is to see you walking with your dark khaki pants that are ridiculously short, and seeing your white tube socks go into your brown dockers. when did you think that was okay? how?

rule of thumb: if your shoes aren’t tennis shoes, walking shoes, running shoes, or gym shoes, you shouldn’t be wearing tube socks. i swear this cannot be difficult. hell, since you need real simple rules, since dressing seems to be beyond many of you…if you’re going to work, just wear black socks. i don’t care if you’re wearing brown shoes or pants or whatever, just don’t wear tube socks.

i ensure i’ll go to work tomorrow and see at least 3 people wearing wing tip shoes, with tube socks and dark pants. nothing like seeing that each day.