Buy Yourself Some Socks

It will make everything a little better.

Editor’s note: Sometimes, I feel compelled to share a strongly held opinion. This is one of those times.

It’s time you started treating yourself better. And by you, I mean me — but I presume this to be a universal truth of the current moment, since we’re all in this mess together. So, you (and I) need to stop staring at your phone, stop worrying about things you can’t control, and go buy yourself some new socks.

Why socks? Not to be pedantic or clichéd, but the better question is “Why not socks?” Pretty much everyone needs them, you can buy them in any clothing store (and most weird bodegas), and wearing new socks makes you feel like a rich and powerful king awash in luxury goods from the mysterious Orient.

Perhaps most importantly, socks are cheap! There is no more economical way to feel luxurious. We all need to indulge ourselves these days, but it’s more expensive than ever. My Strong Opinion could be that you should start every day with champagne and caviar, but 1. That’s a disgusting combination (I mean, wtf), and 2. Who has the cash?

Look at this, though.