I think if you are wearing holes and they have a sock in them, you’re all right Megs.
I just don’t like tight elastic on socks, so wear socks which aren’t that tight – but really, have you ever SEEN socks without elastic at the top? They look more like windsocks than anything else, and about as attractive.
Personally I have always assumed that if your leg is bloated and looks like it needs the size of a windsock, then that’s what you should wear, but if you have normal sized ankles etc, normal, soft, unrestrictive socks are fine!