How do I Hold Up Men's Socks?

Men's sock garters are the solution to sagging socks. Most socks will stay securely around the leg. The problem with keeping socks up generally arises when the socks are old, or too big, then they will fall or slip down around the ankles. Once traditionally used as part of men's formal dress attire, sock garters have largely fallen out of fashion for everyday use. Women have re-purposed them as a fashion accessory. Some men, on occasion, still choose to use sock garters as part of their vintage-styled or formal wardrobe.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Men's sock garters

1. Pull the garter up over each leg until it rests on the calf, just below the knee. Adjust the elastic band so that it fits snugly.

2. Position the straps so that one hangs on the inside of the calf and one hangs on the outside of the calf.

3. Pull your socks up to your calves.

4. Clamp the inside straps of the garters to the top of the socks on the insides of your calf. Clamp the outside straps of the garters to the top of the socks on the outside of your calf. This should secure each sock so that it is held up firmly.

Tips & Warnings

• If the garter only has a single strap, position it so that it hangs down the front and center of the calf. Pull the sock up and clamp the garter strap to the top of the sock.

References

• Sock Dreams: Men's Sock Garters
• Ed Seyler; Seemingly Seamless Arguments; The Sock Problem; Edward P Seyler; march 12, 2010
• You Tube: How To Use Your Sock Garters