NEW CASTLE —
I understand fashions change. My problem is, no one tells me about it.
Back in the late 1950s, we all wore white socks, especially on the days we had gym.
In the ’60s, black socks made their big debut.
Since then, I only wear Gold Toe, Over the Calf, Metropolitan black socks.
This has its advantages. There is no sorting of socks on wash day.
Just throw them in the drawer and grab two when you need a pair.
No muss, no fuss.
On New Year’s Eve, we were invited to a party at the Fazzone residence.
My wife and I haven't been invited to a New Year’s Eve party in over 30 years, so we were excited.
The big question came up — what do I wear?
I came out of the bedroom dressed and ready to go when I noticed that frown women give you when they don't like something.
This caused me to turn around and go back in the bedroom, to try again.
Finally I got the look of approval with a pair of jeans, long sleeve shirt, and a sweater vest.
Realizing we would probably remove our shoes, and me being fat, I wore deck shoes. That way I wouldn't have to bend down to untie and tie them.
After having some delicious wedding soup and pulled pork, we went to the TV room for a little Karaoke.
I realized that I was the only male in the room who had black socks on. All the younger guys were wearing white.
Who am I to tell them that white socks went out of style in the ’60s. I didn't say a word.
I guess there is a slim possibility that perhaps wearing white socks with tennis shoes has made some kind of comeback.
It's just that, no one ever told me.
Gary Church
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About Gary Church: Gary is a columnist and contributing writer for The News. He’ll share his thoughts on this blog each Tuesday and Friday.
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