Gone are the days of scrunching up your gammy old trainer socks an attempt to hide them from view - the humble ankle sock is officially out of hiding. Welcome back little guy. Socks featured at Tory Burch, Topshop Unique, Margaret Howell amongst others on the catwalk recentlywhich means they're basically going to be your BFF this summer.
This is especially good news because a. they're cheap. Like really cheap not 'the fashion world's answer to cheap' and b. there's loads of choice. It didn't used to be that way (you're speaking to atight-hating sock connossieur); you'd be faced with a ribbed 'marl' one, or nothing else. Now you've got sheer, logos, prints, frills. From just £4 you can basically transform your whole outfit. Here's how:
**Give yourself a tick
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Sporty socks seem to be the go-to accessory for high fashion editorials right now. Here's how to make them work IRL too.
Non-Cushioned Quarter Socks £10 for 3, Nike Town, Leather Sandals With Metal Detail £39.99, Zara.
Checkmate
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Think of gingham as your springtime tartan. It's going to be everything this summer, so get in there early. Via your ankles.
Gingham Ankle Socks £3.50, Topshop. Sandals, COS.
Cast your net
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Fishnet anything is super cool at the moment. Start with your socks.
Fishnet Socks £4, & Other Stories. Gazelle Trainers, Adidas.
Glitter baby
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My all-time favourite sock destination is Japanese hoisery shop, Tabio. These glittery socks are very festi-lite, which is the only way to channel festival-wear these days.
Pewter glittery socks £13 Tabio. Leather Sandals With Metal Detail £39.99, Zara.
Pop it like it's hot
Sheer is a massive trend right now and pop socks (yes, pop socks) are going to blow up. Believe me when I say that they are much more flattering on the legs. Steal the black and navy from your mum (not the nude, never the nude), or invest in some coloured ones via & Other Stories. These Topshop ones have just a soupcon of 'pop sock' via the sheer pannelling.
Navy Sheer Stripe Pop Socks £4, Topshop.
**Lovely leopard
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Leopard doesn't have to be scary. Pair these on with an all-black outfit and you'll look a) no longer really boring and b) not at all scary.
Oversized Leopard Print Ankle Socks £4, ASOS, Court shoes, Kurt Geiger.
Punky feet
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Tartan sock are cute. That is all.
Red Check Pop Sock £4, Topshop, Sandals, COS.
Little Bo Peep
The girliest sock option, sure (frills/sheer/hearts) but not if you put them with Converse/Stan's/Gazelles/Air Max et al.
Frilly sheer ankle socks, £14 Tabio.
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.