Dear Socks,

Oh, that joyous moment when I slip my freezing feet into your warm comfort. Bliss. It’s springtime and my feet are already warm, hot even here in Southern California, but that doesn’t mean I have to say goodbye to you, my cozy little friends.

This spring I’ve decided to embrace my love for you year round, challenging myself to include you even when the sun is shining. Since lists of five are so common these days, and the number six often gets left out, here are my top six reasons for inviting you to stay in my spring wardrobe: