Underwear.
Socks.
Belts.
I say it out loud when I am packing.
I want to ensure it is in my bag.
Essentials.
Crucial.
Haha, I am going to leave the underwear to you.
There are lots of variables with belts and socks.
They are kind of minor in the whole ‘look.’
In the film world, I would describe them as ‘supporting actors.’
But Supporting Actors get Oscars.
A minor role in a major film, worthy of an Oscar.
An actor crucial to the story.
A style addition, you are telling with your ‘story.’
That is the role socks and belts play.
I think of them as the ‘punctuation’ to the story you are telling.
The belt and socks alone for sure, but also how you choose to style them.
‘Variations on a Theme’
A good belt with the right extra belt length.
The extra part you slide into a pant loop.
The extra part you let loose.
I see ads for belts designed to get rid of this part.
I like the overhang.
It gives you options.
Casual.
I am not concerned.
Formal.
I mean business.
One colour.
Striped.
Leather.
Cloth.
It is nice to put a serious belt with a well-worn casual pair of shorts.
It turns it up.
It is nice to put a casual belt with a formal pair of shorts.
It calms things down.
Belts can bring out a colour in another piece of your clothing.
A navy belt with a light blue pair of socks.
Belts can also have nothing to do with what you are wearing.
There is that ‘belt matching your shoes’ line.
I am not with this one.
I love a black pair of shorts, socks, and shoes with a red belt.
A navy pair of shorts, socks, and shoes with a lime green belt.
Punctuation.
I like socks.
No, I love socks.
They play a key role in the ‘look.’
I would go as far as saying they can make or break a look.
I like them mid-calf.
I am not concerned if they match my shoes.
The contrast can be nice.
Or simply a different shade.
The only requirement I have is that they stay up, somewhat tight.
It can be annoying when you are on a ride, and they do not stay up.
I am into white lately, and light grey.
The right striped sock can look great too.
There is also another type of sock I like.
It is a loose sock.
It does not stay tight on the calf yet stays up.
I am becoming fond of those.
https://www.aimeleondore.com/search?q=socks&type=product
https://www.thombrowne.com/ca/sets/mens-socks-underwear
https://www.toddsnyder.com/search?view=spring&q=belt
https://www.jcrew.com/ca/plp/mens/categories/accessories/belts
The whole shoe, belt thing is fun to play with.
Adds that one little extra something.
In the ‘story’ you are telling, it adds a punctuation mark.
Make it a period.
‘I Will Leave the Underwear to You.’
Insert pack of three underwear emoji here.
‘Wear it OUT’