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A mini-trend I'm loving: fishnet ankle socks

Greyscale

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For years I've wanted a pair of fishnet ankle socks, and suddenly they're all over the stores. I grabbed a pair at Nordstrom Rack, but I've also seen them at Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters. I'm not sure why I like the idea so much -- fishnet tights are a little too va-va-voom for my usual look (though I wore them all the time in college).

I wore them last week with cuffed straight jeans and my Dr Martens sandals, and I got a compliment walking down our most hipster-filled street. I don't think they looked too extreme, more like just a little detail to add edge to my outfit. (I didn't think to take a photo.)

What do you all think? Would you wear this?

Next I want a pair in skin-tone or pale pink. And I also like the related trend of ankle socks with block heels.

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harmonica

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I love the look! I would wear it with a closed shoe. Fun socks goes with the alluring ancle trend.

Emily K

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I especially like the nude micro-fishnets. I used to wear that look all the time with the pointy heels and bootcuts. The ankle socks look like a fresh way to bring back that style.

Anonymous

This is interesting to me. I've never thought about wearing them, but could see them working with some outfits. I would have to take a look with sandals, as I'm not sure that's a look I'd do without it being closed toe.

Brooklyn

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Yes! I have been thinking about it. Here some women are wearing ankle socks as a way of extending their booties - to make them look more like high shaft booties. I have also seen this look with booties. I prefer it because it looks a bit dressier than regular socks. I would wear it with a skirt. And just have maybe a inch of the ankle socks peeking out.

Diana

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These are cool and I like the look with sandal bootie type shoes in particular. I find fishnets really uncomfortable underfoot though - like walking on a cheese grater. Wish they would make some with a solid sole or something...

Greyscale

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Diana, there's a pair at Urban Outfitters that does have a solid sole! I want them too. I couldn't get Finds to work so here's the link:
https://www.urbanoutfitters.co.....hts&a

(Hm, UO has tons of great ankle socks right now.)

Anonymous

I'm into this too. I think it looks super sexy with a block heel sandal and jeans .

lpr200

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I used to wear nude fishnets -- this is interesting!

Janet

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I kinda like it myself. I have no idea how I would wear it, but it's intriguing.

Jaime

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I love a cheap to try trend.

Diana

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Ooh, those UO ones are very tempting! (On the other hand I recently counted my socks for some crazy reason and I have like 80 pairs, no kidding, so I prob shouldn't be buying socks...)

Gigi

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Awesome! I found a pair in nude a couple of months ago, but the retailer was sold out in black. Great to know that other places have them now.

Elle

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What a fun trend! Thanks for the heads up. I'm definitely going to look for a pair.

rachylou

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I love ankle fishnets too!!

Ledonna N.

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Yes i would edge and detail. Oh snap pictures next time okay.

harmonica

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The urban outfitters socks looks great! I've been looking for a solid sole, too.

viva

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I might wear these with the right shoe, for me that might be an open toe bootie. I love the sound of your DM sandals with them tho, sounds edgy and fun.

Style Fan

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I love these. I love your DM sandals. I had a pair of those in the 90s. Now I want them.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

This is very Harajuku. I have a client who wears this look well.

Lisa

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I only recently noticed this trend and I think it's fun.

cheryl

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Oh my gosh! I had that exact pair in the eighties and loved them. I had no idea they were back but i will be looking for some. Yay!

LaPed

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I like it as lot, and may well try it. I'm desperately in need of non-winter socks this year. All of mine seem to be falling apart in unison, so an ankle socks stock-up is in order.

annagybe

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I just found my older mid calf ones. Also have a white pair with red & yellow sports stripes at the top. Love the look.

Greyscale

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Anna, I think maybe you posted an outfit with fishnet socks a few years ago that was one of my inspirations.

Runcarla

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Brilliant way to add something extra to an outfit.

BrieN

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My daughter in NYC would definitely wear that combo; she already has the sandals.

RobinF

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Hmm, they are pretty cute. Not sure how I would wear them but it would be fun to give them a try.

Sara L.

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I love this idea but I'm not sure how I would wear them. I love socks and have close to 100 pairs so I'm sure one more pair wouldn't hurt anything.

Joy

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These seem wonderful for your style the way that you are wearing them, especially in black.
I love wearing these when it is cold and I need something on my feet/ankles but have not tried them with open shoes or sandals. I like the bit of texture that shows on me when I sit down. Off to Nordstrom to replenish.

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