dress socks vs socks

[AlexAD]

Hello,

The packaging reads 'dress socks' and this is the first time I encounter this word combination.
Is there a change in meaning from 'socks'?

Thanks.

 

[Rover_KE]

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[MikeNewYork]

Hello,

The packaging reads 'dress socks' and this is the first time I encounter this word combination.
Is there a change in meaning from 'socks'?

Thanks.

The word "dress" differentiates those socks from more casual socks, such as gym socks, tube socks, etc.