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.
-68%
8pm
Pants Orange
$101.00
$316.00
Yoox
-65%
Mason's
Pants Orange
$89.00
$254.00
Yoox
-51%
Fisico
Pants Orange
$87.00
$176.00
Yoox
-35%
19.70 Nineteen Seventy
Pants Orange
$151.00
$233.00
Yoox
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.
-19%
Norma Kamali
Turtle Jumpsuit Green
$361.00
$444.00
Balardi
Self Portrait
Jumpsuit L/S V Neck Black
$382.00
Bernardelli
-12%
Emporio Armani
Navy Blue Monogram Crewneck Jumper
$511.00
$581.00
Balardi
-76%
Mackage
Jumpsuits Black
$257.00
$1,088.00
Yoox
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.
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.
-35%
Ash
Jess Tofu Heeled Sandal White
$304.00
$471.00
Balardi
-23%
Steve Madden
Sandals Black
$72.00
$94.00
Yoox
-63%
Roberto Serpentini
Sandals Black
$92.00
$246.00
Yoox
-60%
A.S.98
A. S.98 Sandals Grey
$116.00
$288.00
Yoox
-25%
Chloé
Chloé Brown Leather Sandals With Logo
$324.00
$431.00
Balardi
Geox
Xand 2s Woman Black, Size: 35
$158.00
Geox
-18%
Birkenstock
Arizona Platform Slipper With Leather Buckles Black
$297.00
$361.00
Balardi
-30%
Geox
Adelash Woman Light Blue/papyrus, Size: 35
$112.00
$160.00
Geox
-42%
Tory Burch
Tory Burch Eleanor Leatherflat Sandals White
$281.00
$485.00
Balardi
-20%
Geox
Xand 2.1s Woman Light Gold/beige, Size: 35
$128.00
$160.00
Geox
-22%
Tory Burch
Tory Burch Miller Leather Sandals Brown
$335.00
$427.00
Balardi
-20%
Geox
Adelash Woman Camel/papyrus, Size: 35
$128.00
$160.00
Geox
-46%
Herno
Herno Down Scarf Black
$175.00
$327.00
Balardi
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Brown
$10.00
Simons
-34%
Golden Goose
Journey Low Socks
$126.00
$191.00
Balardi
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Blue
$10.00
Simons
LaMunt
Martha Calzini Con Illustrazione Blue
$52.00
Balardi
LaMunt
Martha Calzini Con Illustrazione Blue
$52.00
Balardi
Bleuforêt
Womens Velvety wool socks Black
$19.00
Simons
