How to wear socks with boots?

In Europe, low boots with flat soles were always worn with socks or short stockings. If you need confirmation of this, remember the costumes of nobles, and then the traditional outfits of boys (until the moment when they reached the age of the right to wear long pants). In both cases, clothing and shoes did not hide the socks. Only in the 20th century did this combination for some reason begin to raise questions.

Today we have again come to the conclusion that socks are not underwear. They don't need to be hidden. Vice versa, if you want to look fashionable, put them out, demonstrate them and create looks with them for walks, dates and studies.

Wearing rules

First, about what socks should be like:

• new or without signs of wear (no pilling, washed things don’t belong either);
• high-quality (products for 50 rubles purchased at a discount in a chain hypermarket should not be demonstrated);
• not narrow (if the elastic digs into the leg too much, then the skin hangs on top, and this looks just terrible).

Regarding the length, you can rely on the classic scheme:

• if the boots do not have a top at all, then they are worn with ankle-length items or slightly higher (that is, they end much higher than the shoes);
• if the boots reach the top or rise higher, then the socks should only peek out a little (at the distance of a couple of fingers, no more).

The thickness of the product is selected taking into account the structure of the legs. Large girls are often advised to wear thin socks, but nylon socks always have a tight elastic band. This elastic band tightens a full leg, creating a sausage effect: there is a lot at the bottom and hangs over the top, and there is a rope in the middle. Because the lightest and thinnest socks are suitable only for thin people.

Large, pumped calves are another landmark. The hosiery should not end immediately before the widest point. Either a little higher than it, or much lower. Ideally, you should turn to elongated models that end right under the knees (only if there are no problems with this part of the body).

Combine the colors of socks with shoes

Rely on rule 3: the image should consist of wardrobe items made in 3 colors. If you don’t like this guideline, you can take note of the following notes:

• with black rough boots that have a small top, you should definitely try wearing light gray socks;
• bright options are appropriate when there is a saturated color top;
• if the shoes are bright in color, then you can play with contrasts (for example, dark green boots and red socks);
• the color can be selected based on the decor of the shoes (or laces);
• simple white tight models with black shoes are too boring, unless there is a frill or some other decorative feature;
• color associations are acceptable (for example, shoes go tone-on-tone with a sundress, and socks go with a turtleneck worn underneath).

In terms of style, stick to what Romantic and touching destinations require light-colored hosiery. You can also emphasize the theme of the bow with the help of an ornament on the toes. Let the design on them be associated with a certain fashion trend.

We combine models of boots with socks

It's worth considering the heel. High-heeled ankle boots with colored long socks (calf-length, for example) - leave this combination for teenage girls and models on the catwalks. If you are an adult woman, then try to wear “peeking out” socks either with boots with flat soles, or with shoes with low heels, or with models without any top at all. If there is a heel and a small boot, then you should not take overly long socks.

When can I print on socks?

Black long socks with a vertically centered pattern on the outside are always permissible. Especially in combination with shoes of the same shade. As a result, from a distance you will look as if you were wearing ankle boots with decorated painting.

Another win-win option: black nylon with polka dots. Such hosiery is worn even with stiletto heels. They will definitely look wonderful with patent leather oxfords, desert shoes and loafers. Naturally, provided you have a thin ankle. Fragile girls are even allowed to wear not just nylon socks with polka dots, but also ones with frills.

Important! Frill on socks is a way to harmoniously play up the transition from rough shoes to feminine clothes.

Instead of nylon, you can turn to dense products. Monochromatic models with small repeating patterns look interesting.For example, scattered flowers located at a distance from each other. With this item, wear a light dress with frills or a floral print and chunky boots.

Important! Stripes and thematic patterns - for example, winter or ethnic - require some kind of response in outerwear or sweaters.

Styling tips

This season, the fashion for silver has returned, and its brilliant option. However, allowing an adult woman to wear clothes with it is taking a risk.. In this case, socks will become a lifesaver: the color trend is followed and the final image does not refer to a space theme.

These products should be worn with gray, black and white shoes or boots. It is not recommended to combine with models of bright colors, since silver will already concentrate all the attention on the legs.

Important! It is not necessary to purchase plain silver socks. You can buy light ones, but with silver lurex.