For years, wearing socks with sandals has been the ultimate style faux pas. Usually spotted on tourists and embarrassing dads trying to work a summer casual look, the sight of lily-white pins descending into woolly socks with leather sandals has raised many a titter.
But style rules were made to be broken. Socks and sandals are right on the fashion button now. We’ve been warming up to the trend for a while. Tights and open toe sandals have been accepted for some time, so why not make it work for summer too?
The sock and sandal combo was seen on several Spring/Summer catwalk shows including Marni and Christian Dior. Since then, we’ve spotted some of our fave celebs – Alexa Chung and Fearne Cotton to name but two – rocking the sock ‘n sandal look.
You have to have a certain level of geek style and confidence to make the look work. It won’t look right with just any old sock either. Go for a funky style – we like the striped numbers from Hobbs shown in the pic below. If you’re going for plain black socks, team them with a white sandal for a monochrome style as seen on the Hermes catwalk. You should also look out for sparkly, frilly or embellished socks to keep it girly. The heel height is all important too. We’re not talking flat sandals here, go for a mid-heel.
Think you can make it work? Or is it a style taboo for a reason? Socks and sandals: hot or not?
Hobbs: Rocas spot dress, £129, Becca bangle, £35, Besom bag, £169, Stripe socks, £5, Isle sandal, £129
