Finest Socks In The World - Over The Calf in Burgundy Silk

To ensure a comfortable fit and the correct positioning, your dress socks should always be sized, because no one’s feet are “one size fits all.” At Fort Belvedere, we proudly offer all of our dress socks in five sizes, from Small to Extra Extra Large.  

To determine your size, use our accompanying size chart. We have also made a video tutorial to aid you in finding exactly the right size for your foot, taking into consideration personal preferences like desired tightness or looseness.  

When your new socks arrive, they will appear large, but this is because they will shrink to the perfect size in the wash.  

If you buy multiple socks, wash and then dry one pair first to double-check fit before shrinking all of the socks in the order.

Few things will ruin the look of an otherwise sharp evening ensemble more quickly than short socks, because they will inevitably become saggy and baggy while exposing your legs. Traditional over-the-calf dress socks don’t have this issue as their length helps them stay up all day.

It doesn’t hurt that in addition to remaining up, Fort Belvedere dress socks also look great, thanks to their subtle sheen and availability of formal evening socks in a select palette of sedate and dignified colors.

We have created an in-depth video guide to learn the basics of how to properly harmonize shoes, socks, and pants. If you want to master this subtle art, we are also happy to offer you our ebook on the subject, a $25 value, for free!

A clear sign that you have mastered the Black Tie Dress Code is your ability to subtly and elegantly inject color into your ensemble while maintaining the gravity expected of formal evening dress codes. This color, indicative of your personality and suited to the occasion, is best added through unobtrusive accessories like your bow tie, pocket square, or boutonniere. 

These burgundy socks provide the perfect touch of color and unexpected visual interest to harmonize with a stately pocket square or even a burgundy bow tie and cummerbund combination that is in keeping with the formality of your event. For a more subtle effect, they can set off boutonnieres in blue, red, or even green beautifully. Burgundy is also ideal for holiday parties, as the fun shade sets of tartan dinner jackets and other garments and accessories typical of the festive season. 

The Best Possible Materials. Combining 75% silk with 25% Egyptian 2-Ply Fil d'Ecosse cotton, the high-quality materials used for these socks have been carefully selected and proportioned to create socks that stay properly positioned on your legs while feeling light, comfortable, and airy. And their beautiful sheen is icing on the cake!

Finely Knitted on Artisanal Machines. Most Fort Belvedere socks are knitted on machines with 240 needles that already offer incredible results. We wanted to go one step further for our formal socks, so we employed machines with 280 needles to make these socks the finest in the world. 

Hand-Finished. Machine-finished socks have an annoying seam at the toe area that can rub against and irritate your feet. Because all of our Fort Belvedere socks are hand finished, the toe area is smooth and completely soft, minimizing pressure and irritability at this critical location.

Perfect for Convivial Black Tie. The bold burgundy of these socks offers an entire world of styling potential, effortlessly imparting color and vivacity to take full advantage of the greater freedom and conviviality of more casual Black Tie occasions. Whether raking in your winners at the roulette table or cutting a rug at a holiday party, you will always make a wonderful lasting impression wearing these socks!