For years people have told me I was crazy - how can you wear socks and sandals? Well my friends, this is where my favourite fashion phrase easily comes to mind: 'Never say never!'
I hate to say I told you so, but yes, socks and sandals are en vogue this year and there are ways to wear this trend successfully.
First, a proviso: this is not a trend for everyone. It is best on those whose style is along the lines of "Ingenue," it should most always be worn for off-work-hours occasions (unless your profession is in fashion or otherwise cr
eative fields predominated by youth), and for daytime or casual fun evenings.
eative fields predominated by youth), and for daytime or casual fun evenings.Second, the rules for success:
- Start slowly...try a black & beige crochet tight with a black dress and platform black dress sandal or a cream crochet ankle sock with brown wedge sandals under trouser jeans to transition to this Spring trend
- Choose socks made of a nylon or lightweight silk or nylon blend from mostly opaque to sheer. Thick/casual socks will not work.
- Choose a dressier or funkier sandal always with heel height - either a wedge or a chunky heel. Never a flat or Birkenstock-type sandal...we're going for fashion, not overnight camp.
- Choose an ankle sock and avoid knee-highs
- Choose socks and sandals within a few steps of the colour family of each other to decrease the possibility of looking tacky...and increase the chicness.
- Choose a pattern or detail that corresponds the mood of your outfit.
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