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Best Places To Buy Men's Dress Socks In Baltimore

Men wear them to jobs, to religious events, to weddings and funerals. They are a vital, yet overlooked, part of virtually every outfit, and the first thing in a man's wardrobe to wear out. So where does the man-about-town go to purchase the best in dress wear for his feet? Sadly, most men's formal-wear stores ignore this vital accessory, but the five locations below pride themselves on this essential item. Check them out.

Poor Boys Sports
2 German Hill Road
Dundalk, MD 21222
(410) 288-1602
www.poorboys.net

Poor Boys Sports is a store dedicated to the Maryland tradition. Consequently, the stock of the store consists of gear that reflects Maryland pride: Ravens apparel, Orioles gear, Natty Boh branded outfits and more. Its line of dress socks are similarly embroidered with pictures of your favorite Maryland mementos. The sports store carries the type of sports socks and memorabilia you would normally have to get as novelties online. So if you want to show up to work or any other place dressed to the nines and representing the pride of your home state, Poor Boys Sports has the socks you are looking for.

JS Edwards
1809 Reisterstown Road, Suite 139
Baltimore, MD 21208
(410) 653-2266
www.jsedwards.com

JS Edwards is a fine clothier carrying top brands in men's outfits for formal and dress occasion. The staff of Edwards is committed to helping customers find a dress combination that works for their style and wardrobe. This extends to its impressive line of dress socks, which are sure to bring out the best in the suits and clothing stocked within the store. And, of course, if the socks go well with JS Edward suits, they will look good against your suites and dress clothes as well. So if you're looking for something elegant and dressy, swing on in to Edwards.

Sock It To You
201 E. Pratt St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(443) 286-8889
www.harborplace.com

Sock It To You is a fun little shop that sits among the other stores in Harbor Place down on the Inner Harbor. As you are spending a day cruising around the activities of the Inner Harbor, you might want to pop in to Sock It To You and see what they have going on. The entire store is dedicated to socks, so it shouldn't surprise you that they have a decent line of dress socks which, in addition to being varied, are colorful and creative. They also have fun, wacky and imaginative socks for sports and everyday wear, so it may just become your one-stop shopping for all things between your feet and your shoes.

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Gian Marco Menswear
517 N. Charles St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 347-7974
www.gianmarco.org

Gian Marco is a local clothier and tailor where you can buy the best in high-class men's clothing, have something tailored for you or just have your own suit let out or repaired. Along with the highly impressive clothing come some premium leather shoes and, of course, the socks that finish out the outfit. But you don't have to be in the market for a personally tailored suit and leather shoes to get the best in men's dress socks. Just swing on in and get some top-shelf foot-sleeves to make the shoes and clothes that you're already wearing look their classiest.

Magic Men's Wear
3204 Greenmount Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21218
(410) 235-4818
www.facebook.com/pages/Magic-Mens-Wear

While it has been in business since 1980, Magic Men's Wear is one of those hole-in-the-wall stores that is a true undiscovered treasure. Magic is a mom-and-pop store with a vibe for a funky, retro urban flare that really operates with its feet on the ground. And you're going to want to put your feet on the ground in a pair of its vintage dress socks. Don't let the small size of the store edge you away — the staff is friendly and as dedicated to the art of fashion as they come. And since they are such a un-intimidating bunch, they are certain to learn your needs, your style, and most likely your name for future visits. Drop on by this menswear store, and experience the magic!

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Joel Furches is a freelance writer and researcher for The Examiner and Logos Software, and also manages his own catalog of writing on Hub Pages. Joel is on the board of directors for Ratio Christi. He has a bachelors in Psychology and a Masters in Education.

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