It all starts with a simple principle: the law of complementary contrast. A sock with a bold stripe must be paired with one of a similar, but not identical, hue. Think of it like this: a sock with a bright, fire-engine red stripe demands a partner with a deep, forest green tone.
Now, you might be thinking, "But what about polka dots? How do I pair those?" Fear not, dear reader, for the Sockguru has a solution for that too. Simply pair the dots with a solid color of a similar brightness, but not the same size, and voila! Instant harmony.