We are so excited for this one! Today Kelli Murray is back to share five cute ways to style socks. Socks can be an intimidating accessory, especially during warm weather months.
PATTERN + POP - Socks are an accessory that can spice up any outfit. With this look, i paired a simple black and white striped dress with a brightly colored ankle sock and heels. This look might be a little "blah" without the extra pop of pink from my socks and coordinating clutch. Accessories can go a long way in completing a look! If you happen to have a fun floral sock, you could do the reverse of what I have done here and pair your patterned sock with a solid dress.
ECLECTIC BOHEMIAN - There are a lot of ways you can style a solid black knee high sock....but i decided to take a more unconventional route and turn it bohemian. Sometimes contradictions in fashion just work! I choose a colorful patterned dress and gypsy like fringe vest to offset my black accessories. Also, secret: wearing black heels with black knee high socks and a mini skirt creates a wonderful illusion of longer legs! Always a bonus, right!?
FEMININE MEETS GRUNGE - Socks can be appropriate for an everyday casual look as well. Here, I wore a ruffled black ankle sock with my favorite oxford flats. For a day look, oxfords are my number one shoe choice to wear with an ankle sock. Comfy and cute! Mixing girly and grunge, I choose to pair a nude pleated skirt with a lace skull tank and military jacket.
LACE + LAYERS - I would say this is more of a fall look than anything, but I had to show you a colder weather option to styling socks.....because it is in fact my favorite way to wear them! With boots and lots of layers! It never really gets TOO cold where I live in San Diego, even in the winter months, but for those brisker days, this look is just right. Have fun and try mixing different textures within your layers. My loose weave sweater nicely offset my scalloped crochet shorts, and my heathered knit socks worked well with my leather boots and bag.
SIMPLE VINTAGE CHIC - Like I mentioned before, one of the easiest ways to wear over the knee socks is with a short hemmed skirt. If you're not comfortable wearing a short skirt with a bare leg, socks just might be your best friend! Try them with a lace up bootie, patterned skirt, basic blouse and a vintage hat!
Thanks so much Kelli, we love all your sock styling ideas!
You guys are too cool for school. Such cute socks. I need to run out and buy some new ones now :)
Posted by: Chantal Hanna | August 02, 2012 at 12:25 PM
Cute! Now I must to to the store and buy some thigh-highs!
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Posted by: E.M. | August 02, 2012 at 12:27 PM
WHERE did she get that skull shirt!?
Posted by: Sophie | August 02, 2012 at 12:27 PM
Lacey socks are the best. I used to wear them often, so pretty:)
Julia
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Posted by: Julia | August 02, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Really useful post)) It's hard to wear "public" socks
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Posted by: Elizabeth | August 02, 2012 at 12:36 PM
Super super cute stylings!!!
x
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Posted by: Votre Amie | August 02, 2012 at 12:40 PM
Very charming looks!
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Posted by: Natasha GIVEAWAY! | August 02, 2012 at 12:46 PM
Love this post, such good ideas http://ohmyolivia.blogspot.co.uk/ xo
Posted by: Olivia Law | August 02, 2012 at 12:46 PM
cool ideas, thank you for sharing!
my favourite is the bohemian style :)
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Posted by: Tündéri Lonka | August 02, 2012 at 12:49 PM
These are brilliant! I love the last look!
Posted by: Kate | August 02, 2012 at 12:51 PM
The first comment says it all, "Too cool for school." haha.
❤Ky
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Posted by: Ky | August 02, 2012 at 12:56 PM
So cute! I love the last two looks.
Posted by: Jess Dynarski | August 02, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Every outfit is extremely pretty and cool! Love that one with the skull top! :)
xoxo
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Posted by: Giulia | August 02, 2012 at 12:57 PM
I can't get enough of knee highs for fall! I wish it was cooler in Texas so I could sport them now!
Posted by: Kelsey Elizabeth | August 02, 2012 at 01:01 PM
Wow! The lace and layer style is outstanding! I just love automn because I can wear long socks with many styles and colours!
Posted by: Patricia Picard | August 02, 2012 at 01:02 PM
Love the eclectic bohemian look, who knew socks could look so fashionable?!
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Posted by: Lauren | August 02, 2012 at 01:03 PM
The first is my favorite! I love your "five ways to style" posts!
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Posted by: vivik | August 02, 2012 at 01:04 PM
Great.... now I need to go out and buy cute socks :) Love the pink ones!!
Posted by: Katie | August 02, 2012 at 01:06 PM
OMG. I love them all and I just cant wait for fall to rock these styles:)
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Posted by: LesliMarie | August 02, 2012 at 01:13 PM
your simple vintage chic is amazing!:)))
love all those looks so much:)
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Posted by: pünktchen | August 02, 2012 at 01:21 PM