Yes, you read that right, socks have become the hottest accessory. From being a partner-in-crime to your canvas shoes in school to now being an editorial statement in the fashion world, socks have now gotten a major upgrade. This understated accessory got an overhaul on the international runway a few seasons ago. The trend of wearing socks with heels has now expanded to many styles of shoes. A year ago we would have questioned the combo, but we have warmed up to this transitional trend because of the variety of statement socks now available. Here are 5 ways you can pull-off this not-so-basic trends.
1. Colour Block Basics
Try out the colour-blocking trend from head to toe. Team your ripped jeans with a cosy sweatshirt and a crossbody sling. Continue colour-blocking with a warmer shade of socks teamed with contrasting heels. Throw in fish-net stockings as an edgier detail to the outfit.
Top: Fancy Pants The Store | Earrings & Sling: www.thelabellife.com | Ripped Denim: Globus | Heels: New Look | Stockings & Socks: Asos
Ripped Denim: Globus | Heels: New Look | Stockings & Socks: Asos
Top: Fancy Pants The Store | Earrings & Sling: www.thelabellife.com
Top: Fancy Pants The Store | Sling: www.thelabellife.com
Earrings: www.thelabellife.com
2. Formally Striped
Formal dressing can be fun too. Quirk it up with thigh-high socks or stockings teamed with shorts and contrasting loafers. Bonus points for coloured striped stockings or socks. Let the blouse peek out through the blazer. Add an envelope clutch to this mix and this outfit is hard to miss.
Top, Earrings & Shoes: www.thelabellife.com | Blazer: H&M | Clutch: New Look | Shorts: Zara | Stocking: Asos
Shoes: www.thelabellife.com | Shorts: Zara | Stocking: Asos
Top & Earrings: www.thelabellife.com | Blazer: H&M | Shorts: Zara
Top: www.thelabellife.com | Blazer: H&M | Shorts: Zara
Earrings: www.thelabellife.com
Clutch: New Look | Shorts: Zara | Stocking: Asos
3. Hueful Athleisure
Go for the comfort of athleisure style by teaming a feminine top with track pants and jacket. Add a pop of colour with your rainbow socks and pair them with strappy heels. Get the complete look with a cool backpack.
Top, Jacket & Earrings: www.thelabellife.com | Track pants: Adidas | Backpack: Zara | Shoes: Dune London India | Socks: Asos
Track pants: Adidas | Shoes: Dune London India | Socks: Asos
Top, Jacket & Earrings: www.thelabellife.com | Track pants: Adidas
Top, Jacket & Earrings: www.thelabellife.com
Backpack: Zara
4. Net It Right
Team your kimono jacket with your LBD and accentuate your waist with a wide belt. To show off the trend, grab a pair of micro net socks and divert the attention to your feet by adding bright block-heel shoes.
Dress: www.koovs.com | Kimono Jacket: Thrifted | Bag: www.thelabellife | Shoes: New Look | Socks: www.koovs.com
Shoes: New Look | Socks: www.koovs.com
Dress: www.koovs.com | Kimono Jacket: Thrifted | Bag: www.thelabellife
Dress: www.koovs.com | Kimono Jacket: Thrifted | Bag: www.thelabellife
Dress: www.koovs.com | Kimono Jacket: Thrifted
5. Shimmer & Shine
You can make a statement with this trend for a party night, as well. A velvet wrap top over a billowy skirt make for a fabulous combo, and a shrug just adds a layer to this. Shimmery thigh-high socks with brogues is a great addition to this type of ensemble.
Top & Earrings: www.thelabellife.com | Skirt: Promod | Jacket: Thrifted | Bag: www.koovs.com | Shoes: Office | Socks: Splash
Shoes: Office | Socks: Splash
Top & Earrings: www.thelabellife.com | Skirt: Promod | Jacket: Thrifted
Bag: www.koovs.com | Shoes: Office | Socks: Splash
Earrings: www.thelabellife.com
Which one of these looks will you go for to try out this new trend? Tell us in the comments below.
Art Direction: Mithun Mannathkandy
Photo Credits: Uday Joshi
Styled By: Nelly Wadia
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