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
-73%
Marco Bologna
Pants Orange
$90.00
$338.00
Yoox
-79%
Mason's
Pants Orange
$53.00
$254.00
Yoox
-70%
Fisico
Pants Orange
$53.00
$176.00
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
-77%
Isabel Marant
Jumpsuits Pink
$331.00
$1,458.00
Yoox
-10%
Iro
Long-sleeve Denim Jumpsuit Blue
$520.00
$578.00
Eraldo
-78%
ANTONELLA RIZZA
Jumpsuits Pink
$240.00
$1,107.00
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.
-40%
Max Mara
Ario floral-appliqué silk chiffon brooch Blue
$174.00
$290.00
Mytheresa
-60%
Bananhot
Jules sequined knitted maxi dress Pink
$186.00
$465.00
Mytheresa
Thom Browne
Leather cardholder Black
$305.00
Mytheresa
-30%
JADE Swim
Incline high-rise bikini bottoms Red
$88.00
$125.00
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.
-45%
Ganni
Sandals Black
$231.00
$422.00
Yoox
-36%
Ash
Jess Tofu Heeled Sandal White
$308.00
$478.00
Balardi
-47%
Ash
Sandals Black
$183.00
$348.00
Yoox
-40%
PH 5.5
Sandals Brown
$99.00
$164.00
Yoox
-30%
Robert Clergerie
Irme raffia slides Red
$350.00
$500.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Tory Burch
Metal Miller leather thong sandals Black
$249.00
$355.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Birkenstock
Arizona PVC sandals Blue
$322.00
$460.00
Mytheresa
-50%
Birkenstock
Arizona velvet sandals Grey
$428.00
$855.00
Mytheresa
-30%
Versace
Alia Medusa thong sandals Pink
$333.00
$475.00
Mytheresa
A.Emery
Cyrus leather sandals Red
$285.00
Mytheresa
A.Emery
Paton suede slides Brown
$270.00
Mytheresa
-40%
Tory Burch
Double T suede thong sandal Beige
$267.00
$445.00
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
Simons
Womens Lace trim fishnet ankle socks Black
$12.00
Simons
Isabel Marant
Maisie intarsia ski socks Red
$195.00
Mytheresa
McGregor
Womens Rolled trim bamboo socks Blue
$10.00
Simons
Gucci
Interlocking G cotton-blend socks White
$315.00
Mytheresa
McGregor
Womens Stretch bamboo ankle socks Blue
$10.00
Simons