In a practical pack of three, these Cos socks are pleasingly devoid of detailing, save for a ribbed ankle band that helps hold them up. Working Style Black Diamond Cotton Socks, $29 ...

Sock trends have typically had a lot to do with youth culture. Bobby socks — white, lacy socks folded over at the ankle — took off among young women in the 1940s. In the 1970s, tall, ringed ...