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
Printed silk twill Palazzo pants Orange
$2,100.00
Mytheresa
-82%
Marco Bologna
Pants Orange
$61.00
$338.00
Yoox
-67%
Tensione In
Pants Orange
$60.00
$183.00
Yoox
-74%
Roy Rogers
Pants Orange
$59.00
$227.00
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
-73%
8pm
Jumpsuits Pink
$90.00
$338.00
Yoox
-79%
Maje
Jumpsuits Black
$108.00
$504.00
Yoox
-62%
Max Mara
Jumpsuits Black
$324.00
$845.00
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%
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton Oxford shirt Blue
$161.00
$230.00
Mytheresa
A.Emery
Jalen Slim suede sandals Brown
$320.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Isabel Marant
Tilauria denim skirt Black
$264.00
$440.00
Mytheresa
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cotton piqué polo shirt Blue
$210.00
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.
-44%
Pas De Rouge
Sandals Rose
$145.00
$258.00
Yoox
-71%
Chie Mihara
Sandals Black
$122.00
$423.00
Yoox
-66%
A.S.98
A. S.98 Sandals Grey
$99.00
$288.00
Yoox
-82%
Strategia
Sandals Black
$72.00
$406.00
Yoox
A.Emery
Jalen Slim suede sandals Brown
$320.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Tory Burch
Capri metallic leather thong sandals Silver
$234.00
$585.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Birkenstock
Arizona PVC sandals Blue
$322.00
$460.00
Mytheresa
Tory Burch
Mellow embellished velvet slides Red
$450.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Hogan
H685 fringed suede slides Brown
$375.00
$535.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Versace
Alia Medusa thong sandals Pink
$333.00
$475.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Birkenstock
x Tekla Uji suede slides White
$265.00
$529.00
Mytheresa
A.Emery
Jalen Slim leather sandals Brown
$320.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Valentino
Lace tights Black
$834.00
$1,390.00
Mytheresa
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Black
$10.00
Simons
Miu Miu
Logo cashmere and wool socks Purple
$725.00
Mytheresa
McGregor
Womens Padded stretch socks Black
$10.00
Simons
-40%
Isabel Marant
Maisie intarsia ski socks Red
$117.00
$195.00
Mytheresa
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Blue
$10.00
Simons
Gucci
Interlocking G cotton-blend socks White
$315.00
Mytheresa
Mondor
Womens Solid fine-knit Thigh-High Socks White
$36.00
Simons
