The officer was in work tans, short-sleeved khaki shirt and knee-length pants with thin, matching osmotic socks flowing into darker tan flexboots.

Beside them was a pair of matching green knee-high socks.

They are dressed in matching black suits, black shoes, black hats, yellow socks, yellow shirts and skinny ties.

At NPR's offices in Washington, Mr. Simon, 48, is known for his dapper clothes and for broadcasting in suits with pocket handkerchiefs to match his (sometimes red) socks.

Costume Suggestion: Plaid pleated skirt with matching sweater or sweater set, matching socks, penny loafers, pearls.

Like how to match socks, maybe.

The church sanctuary was festooned with ribbons of lilac, the color that matched Tinling's favorite cashmere scarf and socks, and the gilt cherubs that twinkled above the moldings were reminiscent of the diamond stud that always sparkled in one of Tinling's ear lobes.

Horace had continued his work while we talked, setting out a wide belt, cape, and gloves in colors to match the pants, plus clean socks and undergarments.

With a ponytail,Mickey Mouse T-shirt, pink sweat pants, matching socks and impeccably manicured nails, Miss Lopez looked more like a teen-ager ready to go out with girlfriends during a recent interview at the hospital.