Blackout Days: Dusky Hosiery From Ankle to All Over

From toe socks to tights, black hosiery is the most versatile in your leg-wear drawer. No matter the season or what you’re wearing, you can’t go wrong with a black sock. Just choose your texture, level of opacity and the rise you want, and your look will have a perfect foundation.

Black socks are a no-brainer. Wherever the tops of your socks hit, be it your ankle or your waist, they’ll add the ideal finishing touch to any look.

Anklets

Short and sweet, black ankle socks are a discreet choice of hose good for layering underneath low-top sneakers because they won’t slip or overheat you. Their stain-resistant shade and low visibility makes them a top option. When you’re engaged in athletic outdoor activities like a game of soccer or a rainy-day run, wear them with your trainers and athletic leggings as you get your heart pumping.

Trouser Socks

Extending to your lower calves, trouser socks bridge the gap between your pants and shoes. As suitable to business-casual attire as they are to streetwear, black trouser socks are likely to be the most popular hose in your sock drawer. Wear them conservatively with oxfords and a suit, or freshen things up by letting them peek out from beneath high-top, white leather sneakers.

Knee and Thigh-High Socks

This schoolgirl classic gets a grown-up makeover when you style it thoughtfully. Trade in pleated miniskirts for sophisticated mini sweater dresses and oversized cardigans for an understated, sensual look perfect for cool weather. Avoid looking too sexy by keeping your shoes on the flatter, chunkier side—a tall sock peeking out of knee-high or thigh-high boots is an especially fresh take.

Tights

Covering you from waist to toe, tights offer you the most warmth and formality of all black hosiery. Ranging from delicate sheer stockings to thick opaque tights in cashmere and fleece, black tights will be your most important piece when the weather cools down, allowing you to continue wearing dresses and skirts even as snow starts to fall. For a long, lean appearance, pair thick black tights with black leather high heels that visually extend the line of your legs. Highlight this enhanced feature by topping off the look with a short white polo-neck dress.

Wherever your socks end, choose a black pair for maximum versatility. Your black hosiery will never stain, clash or go out of style—that we can promise you.

You can never go wrong with black hosiery, whether it’s a pair of ankle socks or a sexy set of sheer stockings.

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