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
-59%
19.70 Nineteen Seventy
Pants Orange
$96.00
$233.00
Yoox
-80%
Antonelli
Pants Orange
$103.00
$520.00
Yoox
-78%
Antonelli
Pants Orange
$101.00
$457.00
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.
-30%
Seven 7
Hilo Denim Jumpsuit Blue
$332.00
$477.00
Balardi
-78%
Mackage
Jumpsuits Black
$243.00
$1,088.00
Yoox
-19%
Norma Kamali
Turtle Jumpsuit Green
$361.00
$444.00
Balardi
-61%
Gaëlle Paris
Jumpsuits Green
$128.00
$332.00
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.
-20%
Alo
| Denim Knit Cloche in Black/Anthracite
$70.00
$88.00
Alo Yoga
Alo
| Performance Off-Duty Cap in Black
$68.00
Alo Yoga
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.
-67%
Emporio Armani
Sandals Black
$212.00
$645.00
Yoox
-35%
Ash
Jess Tofu Heeled Sandal White
$304.00
$471.00
Balardi
-71%
Chie Mihara
Sandals Black
$122.00
$423.00
Yoox
-77%
Ash
Sandals Black
$76.00
$326.00
Yoox
-26%
Chloé
Chloé Brown Leather Sandals With Logo
$319.00
$431.00
Balardi
-55%
Tory Burch
Sandals Blue
$90.00
$198.00
Yoox
-22%
Tory Burch
Tory Burch Miller Leather Sandals Brown
$335.00
$427.00
Balardi
-20%
Geox
Adelash Woman Light Blue/papyrus, Size: 35
$128.00
$160.00
Geox
-10%
Birkenstock
Madrid Big Buckle Flat Sandal Black
$235.00
$261.00
Balardi
-62%
Tory Burch
Thong sandals Blue
$75.00
$198.00
Yoox
Birkenstock
Arizona Big Buckle Sandals Blue
$241.00
Balardi
-20%
Geox
Adelash Woman Black, Size: 37
$128.00
$160.00
Geox
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Brown
$10.00
Simons
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Blue
$10.00
Simons
McGregor
Womens Stretch bamboo socks Black
$10.00
Simons
Bleuforêt
Womens Velvety merino wool socks Blue
$20.00
Simons
Hue
Womens Solid bamboo rayon socks Black
$10.00
Simons
Bleuforêt
Womens Velvety merino wool socks Black
$20.00
Simons
Falke
Womens Organic cotton argyle socks White
$35.00
Simons
