SOMETHING'S AFOOT; DRESS HOSIERY (WITH A LITTLE COLOR) GAINS MOMENTUM, THANKS TO BUSINESS CASUAL'S SLOW DECLINE.

Daily News Record, October, 2002 by ASKIN, ELLEN

Vendors and specialty store retailers report a marked resurgence of classic dress hosiery as men revamp their wardrobes to coincide with a sober economy and a more serious business environment.

After several seasons of casual styles dominating hosiery sales, patterns like herringbones, glen plaids, pheasants, windowpanes and even basic crew socks in fine yarns are selling well again.

Retailers including Dallas-based Stanley Korshak have reported an increase in sales of basic rib socks over the past month or so, which buyer Keith Carlyle attributes to healthy suit and shoe ...