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Stepping Up My Sock Game

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It’s become frightfully cold. In an attempt to stick to my New Year’s Resolution, I’m trying to spend less. But my wardrobe is definitely lacking winter items after living in Southern California for almost 3 years. Keeping warm is a priority as I wander the windy streets of New York City. Since I teach a textile course, I’ve become really preoccupied with performance fibers. So I decided to investigate Uni Qlo yesterday to check out their HeatTech Line.  If I didn’t buy anything, at least I could do a little research.Screen Shot 2013-01-22 at 9.03.45 PM

 

HeatTech is a line of created from specially engineered fibers that retain body heat, dry quickly, and are antistatic and antibacterial. It’s amazing, because I had just taught a lesson on manufactured fibers. Companies can actually create fibers and fabrics with those kinds of performance qualities. It’s also pretty cool because Uni Qlo has a lot of information in the store that explains why the HeatTech line works the way that it does. They even include microscopic views of the fibers! (Hello, textile nerds!)

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I was sort of expecting the line to look like athletic gear.  However, I was pleasantly surprised to see that HeatTech consisted of great basics and layering pieces: t-shirts, turtlenecks, leggings, and socks.  Some of the garments are a nod to the minimalist tradition, and others have interesting prints.  Everything in the line is super light weight, so you won’t feel bulky while keeping warm.

I decided to give the line a try.  I picked up a t-shirt and figured that would be it.  But I nearly lost it when I saw these argyle knee-high socks!!

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Socks can be an undervalued accessory.  In menswear, it’s such a critical detail.  The wrong socks mess up a suit and shoes.  However, for women, we tend to forget about them completely.  We either wear stockings or go bare-legged. The right pair of socks definitely adds a little pizzaz to an otherwise bland outfit.  My advice is to pair a similar pair of knee-highs with heels and a dress.  Sexy and warm?  Yes, please!

Don’t you think it’s time to step up your sock game?  You can get a pack of 2 at Uni Qlo for just $12.90.  But the argyle pattern is only available in stores.

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