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A men’s only club in Sydney has banned sockettes. Is it Victorian-era modesty or fashion policing below the ankle?

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Caitlin. A literal ‘boys’ club’ I haven’t heard of has banned a type of sock. What’s going on?

Hold my prosecco and plate of canapes, do I have a story for you. According to the Australian Financial Review, the elite private members Australian Club in Sydney has embarked on a war on men’s socks, and the common sockette is in the firing line.

As per the AFR, the club secretary has distributed amendments to its dress requirements for the clubhouse, which requires that jackets be “tailored” and that socks – which, they note, “must be worn by gentlemen”, should cover above the ankle.

I can only assume the fashion police will be

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