Pep in Your Step: Nine Colorful Pairs of Men’s Socks for Spring

Photograph by Michael Piazza. Styling by Jenny Wilson/Anchor Artists.

1. “Munkie” cotton-blend socks, $15, Ted Baker.

2. Richer Poorer “Snoop” cotton-blend socks, $12, Sault New England.

3. “Poshpat” cotton-blend socks, $30,Ted Baker.

4. “Banofie” cotton-blend socks, $15, Ted Baker.

5. Happy Socks cotton-blend socks, $12, Uniform.

6. Robert Graham “Pegasus” cotton-blend socks, $28.50, Giblees Menswear.

7. Richer Poorer “Outlaw” cotton-blend socks, $12, Sault New England.

8. Happy Socks cotton-blend socks, $12, Uniform.

9. Original Penguin cotton-blend socks, $15, Caramelo Clothing Company.

Know When to Fold ’Em

This slim, easy cuff, courtesy of Sault New England’s Philip Saul, shows off animated ankles.

Step 1

Forgo flares for skinny or tapered pants, or jeans with a little break (extra fabric) where pant meets shoe.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Step 2

Fold up one inch of each pant leg to form a cuff.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Step 3

Grasp the bottom of each cuff and roll it up again. Don’t cover the first cuff; instead, make a baby cuff for a layered effect.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Step 4

Check the mirror before stepping out—you wouldn’t want to leave the house with uneven legs.Illustration by Nick Sullivan

Illustration by Nick Sullivan