argyles

Preppy sock pattern

Argyles are a pattern of overlapping diamonds with thin diagonal lines, most associated with socks and sweater vests.

The pattern takes its name from the tartan of Clan Campbell of Argyll in western Scotland.

He wore argyle socks with his loafers.

The singular argyle typically describes the pattern itself: an argyle sweater.

hosiery

socks

Cloth foot coverings

crew socks · dress socks · woolens · footwear · knitwear · legwear · trouser socks

pattern

diamond

Crystallized carbon gemstone

checkerboard · geometric · interlocking · diagonal · lattice · rhombus · jacquard · zigzag · checkered · motif

fashion

preppy

Polished, traditional aesthetic

  • golfClub-and-ball course sport
  • sweaterKnitted torso covering
  • vestSleeveless upper-body garment

cardigan · knitwear · collegiate · menswear · country club · classic · dapper · tailored · sporty · haberdashery

Opposites
pattern type

argylessolid

Firm matter state

plain · unpatterned · monochrome · stripes · polka dots

visual complexity

argylesplain

Basic and unremarkable

solid · unadorned · blank · minimalist · uniform

Phrases
Family

argyle

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G