On the socks thing:
Ever since I moved to Venezuela, socks have been anathema. While I was working in offices, with air conditioning, fine; but as soon as I started out on my own - nah. It's far too hot for socks. 26-28C during the day ( between 74-80F), no way. I've got two entire drawers full of socks and most of the socks are over 25 years old.
Same goes for hats/caps/sombreros - never been able to use them. The only time I ever used caps was (a) at school (because they were obligatory) and (b) playing cricket.
Two of my sons won't go out without a baseball/flat cap. Strange, innit??