Author : Jackie Coleman

What Are Thigh Socks Called?

Hold-ups or stay-ups (in the United States also referred to as thigh-high stockings or simply thigh highs) are stockings with an elasticized band at the top, designed to hold the stockings up when worn, without the use of a garter belt or garters (British English: suspenders). Are thigh highs and knee socks the same? No! […]

When Were High Socks Styled?

The knee high style first became popular in the 60’s and 70’s when it was trendy to pair them with a mini skirt, particularly with schoolgirl uniforms. A few decades later, knee high socks exploded into the fashion scene with the release of the movie Clueless (1995). When did high socks become popular? In the […]

What Do High Socks Represent?

A non-verbal way of indicating gang membership is to wear tire-stylized gang clothing. Many young people across the country wear cutoff pants and knee-high socks that are commonly known as gang attire. What do thigh high socks mean? Thigh highs (also known as hold ups and stay ups) are a type of hosiery that is […]

Why Were Thigh High Socks Made?

Thigh-high stockings had to be held in place with complicated garters. In the ’30s, newly-invented elasticized fabrics made it possible to do away with garters. Knee socks provided a much more comfortable option which would stay in place on its own, at the narrow part of the leg just below the knee. Why were thigh-high […]

What Socks Should Men Own?

Ankle socks are vital to any complete sock wardrobe, and Bombas are an all-time favorite. The band around the middle and strategically placed padding means they won’t slip around as you move. If you’re having trouble letting go of your fun sock phase, ease into a crew sock that has just a bit of pattern […]

How Long Should A Ladies Jacket Be?

With a classic style, the hem should hit at approximately the same height as the sleeve cuff or slightly higher, although this is relatively flexible for women’s etiquette. Depending on the torso length, the blazer should end around two or three finger widths from the crotch-line. How are women’s jackets supposed to fit? Your blazer […]

Are Thick Socks Better Than Thin Socks?

Thin socks are generally made of more breathable materials than their thicker counterparts. Being breathable means that your feet are less likely to sweat excessively, leading to blisters. Additionally, thin socks are often more comfortable than thicker ones since they don’t add bulkiness or weight to your feet. Are thick socks better? Choosing a pair […]

How Do You Expand A Suit Jacket?

Suit jackets can be made bigger by letting out the seam allowance that holds excess fabric. First things first – What is seam allowance? Seam allowance is basically the excess fabric that’s stored at the seams of a garment. These seams can be opened, which will result in the excess fabric being used. How can […]

Can A Jacket Be Taken Out?

Let out the side seams of your jacket: You may have bought the jacket and found it to be a little tighter than wanted. You may have put on a little weight and now the jacket feels uncomfortable. We can let out jackets by around 1″ – 2″ depending on how much fabric the manufacture […]

Which Brand Makes The Best Down Jacket?

Our Team’s Down Jacket Picks Best Overall Down Jacket: Patagonia Down Sweater. Best Ultralight Down Jacket: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer/2 Hoody. Best Budget Down Jacket: REI Co-op 650 Down Jacket 2.0. Best Heavyweight Down Jacket: Rab Neutrino Pro. Best Down Jacket for Everyday Use: Patagonia Silent Down Jacket. Which down jacket is warmest? Down jackets […]