argyle socks

Preppy footwear pattern

Argyle socks feature a pattern of overlapping diamonds in multiple colors, typically with thin diagonal lines crossing through them.

The design originated in Scottish tartan patterns and became associated with preppy or golf-course style: He paired his khakis with argyle socks.

The pattern appears on other garments but is most iconic on socks and sweater vests.

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  • plaidWoven crisscross pattern
  • diamondCrystallized carbon gemstone
  • patternRecurring arrangement or template
  • preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
  • ivy leagueHedera collective in sports

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G