Good-intending, distant relatives and mutual friends rejoice! Your go-to Secret Santa gift has gone ahead and found itself on the trend watch list this year. From the 2018 runway to mainstream fashion, socks have finally made it out of the accessory dungeon and the near dawn of 2019 calls for an overdue shoutout.
While menswear have been utilizing a sock peek-a-boo for subtle styling for years, womenswear has finally caught up in the name of comfort, style, and season extension.
In my well-seasoned and professional opinion, anyone who uses the word ‘comfortable’ or ‘long-term’ in the same sentence as pumps is, in fact, a liar. With an extra layer of fabric to separate skin to shoe, your blisters are cordially invited to stay in 2018.
Speaking of functionality, socks can be used as a layering tool to extend spring and summer shoes into cooler temperatures. In the spirit of the holidays, swaddle those toes with knitted argyle, sheer polka dots, or contrasting woven solids.
Starting this outfit recipe from the bottom up, I paired my & Other Stories socks and Tibi pumps with Calvin Klein boyfriend jeans and blazer. I’ve had a bonafide crush on blazers this year, so finding this CK blazer at my local resale shop adorned with gold hardware and belt detailing was irresistible. Styled with distressed denim and a pair of quirky socks, I love how a blazer takes on a more chic street style persona.
Topped off with my Michael Kors bag and puff ball and trustee Warby Parker frames, this look could go from a the coffee shop to gallery night and happy hour with ease.
Before the clock strikes midnight on this year, stock up on a pair of statement socks to get the proper wear out of your favorite healed frienamies.
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