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He loved that shirt, but dressed like she told him to.
(Landseer, 1842)
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He loved that shirt, but dressed like she told him to.

(Landseer, 1842)

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The new procedures made them feel more annoyed than secure.
(Italian fresco, 1411)
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The new procedures made them feel more annoyed than secure.

(Italian fresco, 1411)

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Her impact on fashion was less than she fancied.
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Her impact on fashion was less than she fancied.

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Q:My washer/dryer is magically making my socks disappear. I have held their lonely partners for months awaiting their matches' return. Should I give up my quest or continue my mission of the mismatched sock reunion?

Anonymous

A very important question, considering that the warm season is ending soon and many will start wearing shoes again until Spring.

Beginning in the Middle Ages, the primary difference between the clothing of varying social classes has been color, not cut.  We believe there is no reason that should be different today. 

This leaves you two simple choices.  Either wear the socks mismatched, reveling in the introduction of an additional color, or if you prefer, use the lone socks as part of a patchwork in a new jacket.

Notably, the philosopher Rene Descartes agreed with either approach: ”Each self inhabits its own subjective realm,” he declared, in an obvious reference to socks, “and its mental life has an integrity prior to and independent of its interaction with others.”

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Surely he wasn’t the only one who had heard the doorbell.
(Grueze, 1769)
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Surely he wasn’t the only one who had heard the doorbell.

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He just wanted to look fast.
(Rembrandt, 1655)
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He just wanted to look fast.

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Neon footwear just made him feel young inside.
(Brouwer, 1631)
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Neon footwear just made him feel young inside.

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He would never admit how much the little bottle had cost.
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Nice that she’s hopeful, but it’s not likely to happen.
(Neer, 1678)
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Nice that she’s hopeful, but it’s not likely to happen.

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She still had that skimpy blue and yellow outfit in their attic.
(Pieters, 1570)
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She still had that skimpy blue and yellow outfit in their attic.

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His new career was ultimately more satisfying.
(Ostade, 1659)
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His new career was ultimately more satisfying.

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It was also just really hot out.
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It was also just really hot out.

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His first bet had been a good one.
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His first bet had been a good one.

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Ermine had that effect.
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Ermine had that effect.

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