Finest Socks In The World - Over The Calf in Navy 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.

Like a midnight-blue tuxedo, these navy formal socks are sufficiently dark to harmonize perfectly with traditional Black Tie accessories. They are also able to offer unexpected visual interest and pair with a stately pocket square, or to set off a dark blue delphinium or cornflower boutonniere. It could even highlight a dark blue formal bow tie marvelously.

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 All Varieties of Black Tie. Navy is sometimes called “blacker than black,” and that is certainly true for these socks. Whether worn as a slight variation on the traditional black Black Tie or intended to pair with more colorful accessories, these navy socks add just the right dash of charm, whether raking in your winners at the roulette table or cutting a rug at a holiday party.