https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 23 May 2026 21:52:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749667 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:18:36 +0000 Deborah 749667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Im on the fence. I don't dislike the look, but I really like the look of those boots without socks. I find the "flower pot" effect very attractive.</p> <p>And for your reading pleasure...</p> <p><a href="http://www.thesartorialist.com/photos/if-youre-thinking-about-black-socks-black-shoes/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thesartorialist.com.....ack-shoes/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749659 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 00:10:03 +0000 nancylee 749659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Parsley! I've seen looks like this, too, and that's part of the reason I tried my socks today. I actually think these are cute outfits...and I like the scrunched socks. </p> <p>True confession: I actually wore the socks out of the house today and only after I got home did I find all the thumbs down votes from YLF! The funny thing is many people at work--plus my hair stylist--thought it was a cute look. </p> <p>It's all good. If this look doesn't appeal to everyone that doesn't bother me. It felt kind of fun to try something different, and I still feel it's an option for a casual look.</p> <p>What I learned most from this experiment (and the input from YLFers) is that I can proudly wear my booties w/o socks even if there is a gap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749641 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 23:52:13 +0000 Parsley 749641@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Interesting that you posted this, Nancy!<br /> I had seen a couple of picture on the Nordstrom website, and wondered how people would feel about booties worn with socks.</p> <p>I think for me I prefer booties with tights, but I was intrigued by the look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749381 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:44:51 +0000 nancylee 749381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone! I'm surprised there wasn't more love for the scrunched sock look, but I do feel emboldened now to wear my Report Marks sans socks and flaunt the gap.</p> <p>Interesting points about the socks "casual-izing" the look overall. I can see that now.</p> <p>Angie, thanks for pointing out the reason you've been focused on streamlined booties for yourself. It helps to know that it's a storage problem rather than your dislike of the wider opening booties. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749238 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:28:19 +0000 Mo 749238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Scrunched socks remind me way too much of early 90's looks so I can't get past that association. I share your 'flower pot' troubles with my scrawny lower legs so I can commiserate there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749234 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 16:25:07 +0000 TraceyLiz65 749234@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you could go either way, but the socks definitely make it a much more casual look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749220 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:58:39 +0000 Anonymous 749220@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Skip the socks, please. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749215 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 15:46:59 +0000 cheryl 749215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think its a cute casual look, but I also think they look great on you without the socks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749127 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:18:06 +0000 Angie 749127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote sans socks. </p> <p>The flower pot effect is a very acceptable fashion forward look, actually. It looks good on you Nancylee. </p> <p>Personally, I prefer a more streamlined shoe/bootie shape for own style and body type because I just don't have the real estate to wear oversized shoes. I don't even have the mop of hair to balance out chunkier shoes. I barely have any hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749122 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 14:09:24 +0000 cinnamon fern 749122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with Zap - better without socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749064 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:46:49 +0000 Janet 749064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, although I do agree with missvee that it skews casual. I think it looks fine with the skirt, I would just keep the top or scarf on the casual, easy side. A denim jacket with this would be perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749063 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:45:54 +0000 Anonymous 749063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not liking the effect, I think the flower pot effect is fab. Actually, I have seen lots of gaping on boots and booties at NYFW street shots. I like the look, it's gamine. I vote sans socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749058 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:39:22 +0000 missvee 749058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure. It seems a bit casual compared to the outfit. Maybe it would work better with a super casual skirt, like denim or corduroy, and a chunky oversized sweater. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749045 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:18:57 +0000 Anonymous 749045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks cute! It looks like those Dr. Scholl's booties with the knitted cuff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/scrunched-socks-with-bootiesis-this-working#post-749044 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:16:48 +0000 nancylee 749044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my Report Marks booties, but many have worried about the "flower pot" look of thin ankles stuck in the wide opening of these booties!</p> <p>So, I'm trying some scrunched socks with my booties today....is it working? </p>