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.
Gucci
Gucci Flora silk twill palazzo pants Orange
$2,100.00
Mytheresa
-73%
Marco Bologna
Pants Orange
$90.00
$338.00
Yoox
-70%
Fisico
Pants Orange
$53.00
$176.00
Yoox
-79%
Mason's
Pants Orange
$53.00
$254.00
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%
Perfect Moment
Cora wool jumpsuit Blue
$560.00
$800.00
Mytheresa
-75%
Connor & Blake
Jumpsuits Yellow
$82.00
$330.00
Yoox
-10%
Iro
Long-sleeve Denim Jumpsuit Blue
$514.00
$571.00
Eraldo
-77%
Isabel Marant
Jumpsuits Pink
$331.00
$1,458.00
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.
-30%
Goldbergh
Hilja leather ski mittens White
$238.00
$340.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Double-T leather Mary Jane pumps Black
$465.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Ines metallic leather slides Yellow
$390.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Golden Goose
Soul Star suede sneakers Red
$473.00
$675.00
Mytheresa
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.
-85%
Giampaolo Viozzi
Sandals Pink
$67.00
$442.00
Yoox
-36%
Ash
Jess Tofu Heeled Sandal White
$308.00
$478.00
Balardi
-48%
Valentino Garavani
Sandals Green
$421.00
$806.00
Yoox
-45%
Ganni
Sandals Black
$231.00
$422.00
Yoox
Tory Burch
Ines metallic leather slides Yellow
$390.00
Mytheresa
Moncler
Altive slides Black
$435.00
Mytheresa
A.Emery
Prince leather slides Brown
$335.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Birkenstock
Arizona denim sandals Blue
$340.00
$485.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Birkenstock
Arizona suede sandals Black
$371.00
$530.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tory Burch
Romy Sport leather slides Black
$406.00
$580.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Tory Burch
Mellow leather thong sandals Brown
$223.00
$445.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Birkenstock
x Tekla Uji suede slides White
$265.00
$529.00
Mytheresa
Isabel Marant
Maisie intarsia ski socks Red
$195.00
Mytheresa
Simons
Womens Lace trim fishnet ankle socks Black
$12.00
Simons
-40%
Valentino
Lace tights Black
$834.00
$1,390.00
Mytheresa
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Black
$10.00
Simons
Gucci
Interlocking G cotton-blend socks White
$315.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Womens Ribbed cotton socks Black
$16.00
Simons
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Blue
$10.00
Simons
