![]() ![]() Perhaps the sock has a gentle frill on it, or it's sheer, or woven through with glittery threads. The sock is pristine, of course, as is the heeled sandal. ![]() Bless him though, we love him.īellocqimages/Bauer-Griffin // Getty ImagesĪ few tiers in, let’s say in Zone 3, we’ve got the 2009 Blair Waldorf heeled sandal with a dainty bobby sock sticking out underneath. That is not the sock + sandal combo we’re talking about here. He’s accessorised his cargo shorts with some faded Merrell hiking sandals and greying athletic socks, sagging slightly at the hem. On the outer tier, (Zone 6, if we’re using London tube geography as an analogy) is the lovable, but tragically unfashionable, dad on holiday. There are a few tiers in the sock + sandal universe, IMO. The humble sock (often, weirdly, a source of shame) plus a foot-baring sandal is a delicate styling combo meal to get right - but let me explain. I’m pro socks and sandals all the way - but only when the occasion calls for it. Maddy Alford, Acting Shopping Editor (Print and Digital) Scroll on to read whether our fashion editors will be wearing socks and sandals in 2021. It’s also a good moment to experiment with high-low mixing, pairing a high-end sock with a lower-priced shoe or vice versa.įeeling inspired? Take look at some of our favorite sock and sandal pairings for 2021.Socks with sandals: yay or nay? Is the pairing a cool fashion trend, or something you wouldn't wear for a million pounds? Welcome back to Cosmo's Fashion Face-off, where two staffers debate a controversial "marmite" trend. This look is all about casual fun and novelty socks offer the perfect opportunity to show off your personality. Also, don’t feel like you need to shy away from patterns with this look. If you really want to make a statement, you can invest in designer socks like the popular Gucci logo socks. However, you could even go knee or ankle length if you’re feeling adventurous. It just doesn’t look - or feel - great when your socks have to bunch up to fit into the shoe and you’ll probably end up regretting it after a few minutes or hours walking around in discomfort.Ĭrew socks always work well with the look. That said, however, you’ll most likely want to avoid thong flip flops or other sandals that have to go between your toes. Slide-on and easy-strap shoes like Birkenstocks, Crocs, or Tevas, luxury kicks like the Yeezy Foam Runners or Gucci slides, and sporty slides by Adidas or Nike, etc. Now that that’s out of the way, you’ll want to pair your clean socks with the proper sandal. If you’re going for a stylish look, dirty, holey socks are going to instantly kill the vibe. Please, for the love of all things holy (pun intended), make sure your socks don’t have holes in them. For fans of this controversial look, our time has finally come.īut first, let’s start with some basics. That’s right, I’m not afraid to wear socks and sandals, and you shouldn’t be either. These factors, along with the circulating ugly footwear trend, have made socks and sandals a thing once again, especially for those who find the look easy, comfortable and, dare we say it, fashionable. There’s also the great pandemic of 2020 to consider, as it undoubtedly made comfy clothes and athleisure more mainstream. This latest iteration of this look aligns with another of-the-moment trend - the popularity of “dad fashion”, which includes dad shoes, dad hats, dad jeans, and so forth. Celebrities like Pharrell Williams, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Tyler The Creator, Kendall Jenner, Sophie Turner and David Beckham have all been spotted rocking the socks and sandals look. Despite the general disdain, fashion is cyclical, and the look creeps back into our lives every few years, giving brave souls and celebs another opportunity to rock out with their socks out. ![]()
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