Wearing socks and sandals is cool now — seriously
While they may seem a wardrobe mainstay of vacation dads, “normcore” buffs and those of us who have gotten a little too comfortable working from home, socks and sandals are, really and truly, here to stay.
The trend has held its own since the 2020 spring collections, featuring prominently in shows like A.P.C., Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Simone Rocha.
To wear the trend is simple, as all it requires are, you guessed it: socks and sandals. However, as with every fashion girl-approved trend, influencers have found a way to make the style their own.
For oh-so-chic outfit inspiration, scroll down to see how some of fashion’s finest are wearing their socks and heeled, flat, and chunky sandals.
A visual representation for when you’re not quite ready to give up summer. Model Mona Tougaard wears a peach gingham button-up shirt, black Prada mini bag, orange floral print Dries van Noten pants, black socks, and orange chunky embellished sandals after the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week. The perfect outfit for when you’re feeling tropical but the weather is at odds, these floral trousers will help you get into the vacation mood.
-74%
Tensione In
Pants Orange
$48.00
$183.00
Yoox.com
-57%
Florence By Mills
Lace Trim Shorts in Georgia Peach Floral at Nordstrom, Size Xx-Small Orange
$14.97
$34.95
Nordstrom
-72%
Angela Mele Milano
Pants Orange
$76.00
$269.00
Yoox.com
Yet another way to get more life out of your favourite summer sandals: influencer and model Melanie Darmon wears her beige leather mules with a pair of grey wool socks and a navy blue long-sleeved boiler suit. Follow in Darmon’s footsteps and try one of these cool-girl jumpsuits on for size.
Fashion girl Sonia Lyson pairs her black Chanel sandals with white socks, grey jeans, a blazer, and a white turtleneck for a look that says: I could easily swing by the classroom, office, grocery store or airport. Get a headstart on turtleneck season with one of these cozy picks.
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Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Burberry
Check Label Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXS Black
$415.00
Burberry
Stylist and sustainably consultant Emy Venturini wears her always-iconic Valentino Rockstud heeled sandals with a pair of red and beige striped socks, a red turtleneck mini dress, a chunky gold chain necklace, and a Gucci monogram handbag. While her luxe Valentino sandals may be out of financial reach, you can shop for one of these affordable dupes instead.
Steven by Steve Madden
STEVEN By Steve Madden Tamila Heel White
$44.99
Rue La La
-76%
Chie Mihara
Sandals Black
$103.00
$423.00
Yoox.com
-40%
Tory Burch
Roxanne Jelly Thong Sandal in Classic Leopard at Nordstrom, Size 11
$76.80
$128.00
Nordstrom
-52%
AllSaints
Sian Leather Buckle Sandals Brown
$95.20
$199.00
AllSaints
-40%
Tory Burch
Classic Flip Flop in Perfect Black at Nordstrom, Size 10
$106.80
$178.00
Nordstrom
-60%
AllSaints
Ellie Studded Buckle Leather Sliders Black
$80.00
$199.00
AllSaints
Tory Burch
Miller Thong Sandal in Classic Leopard at Nordstrom, Size 5.5
$200.00
Nordstrom
-44%
Tory Burch
Sandals Blue
$111.00
$198.00
Yoox.com
Tory Burch
Miller Leather Sandals
$200.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-68%
AllSaints
Tyla Leather Sandals Black
$54.40
$169.00
AllSaints
Golden Goose
Ivory socks in cotton blend Multi
$32.44
TheDoubleF
Off-white
White socks with pink logo
$41.71
TheDoubleF
Peper Harow
Block Stripe Womens Trainer Socks - Aqua Blue
$12.00
Peper Harow
Alo
| Womens Throwback Socks in Black/White, Size: S/M (5-7.5)
$34.00
Alo Yoga
Off-white
White socks with logo
$41.71
TheDoubleF
Alo
| Performance Tab Socks in White/Titanium, Size: Medium
$28.00
Alo Yoga
