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.
-67%
Tensione In
Pants Orange
$60.00
$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
-65%
ottod'Ame
Pants Orange
$70.00
$199.00
Yoox.com
-69%
SoAllure
Pants Orange
$76.00
$247.00
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.
Burberry
Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXL White
$415.00
Burberry
Burberry
Knight Stamp Cotton T-shirt, Size: XXXS Black
$415.00
Burberry
-25%
adidas
Samba OG Sneakers Core Black / Cloud White
$117.00
$156.00
Slam Jam
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.
-65%
Steven by Steve Madden
Steven By Steve Madden Tamila Heel White
$44.99
$129.99
Rue La La
-40%
Vince Camuto
Faunie T-Strap Sandal in Black at Nordstrom, Size 7.5
$89.40
$149.00
Nordstrom
Vince
Marilyn Ankle Strap Sandal in Light Sable at Nordstrom Rack, Size 9.5
$159.97
Nordstrom Rack
-13%
Nike
Womens Celso Girl Slides in Black | 314870-011
$27.97
$32.00
Nike
-55%
Chloé
Brown leather sandals with logo
$105.11
$233.57
TheDoubleF
Tory Burch
Kira leather platform sandals Black
$300.00
Mytheresa
-50%
A.Emery
The Kinto Sandals brown in leather
$74.75
$149.49
TheDoubleF
-42%
Valentino
Viva Superstar Leather Sandal Brown
$459.99
$790.00
Rue La La
-60%
A.Emery
The Remly Sandals cherry-coloured in leather
$67.26
$168.17
TheDoubleF
Converse
Dainty Mary Jane Oxford Sneaker in Black/Black at Nordstrom Rack, Size 7.5
$49.97
Nordstrom Rack
Birkenstock
Slide Arizona Birko-Flor metallic gold
$51.39
TheDoubleF
Golden Goose
Ivory socks in cotton blend Multi
$32.70
TheDoubleF
Alo
| Womens Throwback Socks in Black/White, Size: S/M (5-7.5)
$34.00
Alo Yoga
Alo
| Scrunch Socks in Athletic Heather Grey, Size: Medium Gray
$32.00
Alo Yoga
Talbots
Chevron Trouser Socks - Navy Blue - 001 Talbots
$10.50
Talbots
Alo
| Scrunch Socks in Spearmint Green, Size: Medium Blue
$32.00
Alo Yoga
Peper Harow
Oblique Womens Socks - Lilac Purple
$18.00
Peper Harow
