Fashion dresses and accessories come and go. They hop from one generation to another. In fact, the trend is like a cycle. Most of the dresses of your grannies in their prime age are similar to the dresses that you have now.

Look inside their drawers or closets, study their collection of shoes, socks and accessories. Chances are you and them have similar fashion sense. Worst, their very clothesline is pretty much similar to that of yours.

The difference may lie on the design, color and twist. However, the semblance can be apparent. Time introduces fresh innovations that contribute to new materials and fad. However, there may be distinct qualities that remain.

Say for instance, socks. Socks have a wide selection. However, there are selections that are ageless and one of them is knee sock. Knee socks have already stayed in the global clothesline for good. In fact, they are still giving influence even to the modern day dressing up.

Knee socks otherwise known as turn-over-top socks were first cited in the early 19th century. However, it is believed that they have already existed since 18th century. Nevertheless, they became famous in the 20th century when Baden Powell and his Boy Scouts have habitually used them.

They were commonly worn in Britain. Little boys match their knee socks with their short pants. In America, these socks are worn with knickers. They are common among older affluent boys.

France, Germany and Italy followed the trend. In 1970