https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 22:44:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts/page/2#post-1955174 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:22:18 +0000 Anonymous 1955174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FASHINTERN- I am not that good at knitting and I don't think they breed sheep or fashion acrylic for steel like properties...hahaha. Wish they did. It is just one of those things that I have just come to accept.&nbsp; I make up for it in my scarf collection- YAY! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts/page/2#post-1955172 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 19:05:10 +0000 The Cat 1955172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Me? Not angry at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts/page/2#post-1955143 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:50:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1955143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You sound angry, and I have no idea why. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts/page/2#post-1955130 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:34:11 +0000 The Cat 1955130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fashintern, to me, BRIGHT/NON-NEUTRAL socks are statement socks. And in my opinion, the "statement" effect is not weakened by matching them to an item near my face. This is not traditional matching. The traditional way of styling would be to match socks with either trousers or shoes.</p> <p>DK's socks are in a NEUTRAL pattern (or at least look so on my screen). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts/page/2#post-1955096 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 16:50:42 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1955096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I knew there had to be someone around here who had done this before. And those socks are hilarious. I see why you’re showing them off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1955055 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:33:15 +0000 Jenn 1955055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I knew I'd done this, but I had to go back to October 2015 to find a picture. Here are my favorite "Poe-ka dot" socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1955038 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:56:11 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1955038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks. I’ll see what my little collection (in the find) has.</p> <p>ETA: oh no—no black with lighter dots. But there is grey (like the dark grey in these socks) with white stripes. An improvement? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1955037 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:55:45 +0000 Angie 1955037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>FashInern</b>, I think the socks in today's outfit are too high contrast. An inverse of the pattern - black with grey dots - would look more cohesive to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1955031 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:49:18 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1955031@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ANGIE, thanks for the compliment to my son.<br /> For me, the lemon and pineapple socks will be loungewear. The purple and yellow were fun this weekend. What do you think of the outfit I put together this morning, the second photo above? Am I close? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1955018 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 14:29:47 +0000 Angie 1955018@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DS looks fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>Personally. I prefer a more subtle sock look - like what <b>Katerina</b> posted.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954952 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 11:21:41 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1954952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, I’m going to try those, and look at what else I fell for. Irritatingly, they don’t have soft merino for men. I’m trying Berlin and Lhasa for my son. He loves soft, so fingers crossed/thumbs pressed! Also contemplating a pair of slippers for his birthday in early October. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954911 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 08:04:48 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1954911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I added my statement sock debut to the original post. I was looking and looking for lace-up shoes I could wear socks with (for warmth) and then realized that I can wear thin socks with my loafers. It was 60 (16) out this morning &amp; I was hot, so I think they did their job. </p> <p>The backpack is not one anybody here advised me to get, but it took off the pressure of needing to get just the right one immediately and is fine for running around town. I probably didn’t impress the school secretary this morning or the server yesterday, but I think I look like a competent adult, which is enough (Jgue—just grown up enough). I will need something more professional, and want it to work for this kind of stuff, but I want to take my time finding it. Between the backpack, the shoes, socks, and my shirt, I count 4 patterns. A little overboard? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954908 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 07:59:53 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1954908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Katerina, now that is statement socks wearing I can get into. They are there, and visible, but don’t take over the outfit screaming “look at me”. </p> <p>Astrid, thanks for the link. I know someone who’s recently arrived in Germany &amp; might find it useful ;)</p> <p>Jessikams, show us! </p> <p>Janet, aren’t they all good looking at that age? But none of them know it, and we didn’t either. The doughnut sock story is just like this. I thought about getting nylon-type socks like that for Florida when I was playing winter, but doubt I’d use them now. But cool. </p> <p>Joha, Ziggy Stardust Are you a Bowie fan? </p> <p>KM, very true that the statement socks are by no means the only tricky thing in that outfit. For me, hats like that feel costume-ish. </p> <p>Bijou, do you wear your fun socks where they can be seen? Can we see a picture? </p> <p>Cat, hmm, how much can they match the outfit in a traditional way before the “statement” effect is gone? The DK pic says they can blend in more than I thought. </p> <p>Rachylou, stay warm there in Cali! </p> <p>Suntiger, socks to sleep can make so much difference! </p> <p>Style Fan, those are great! Very worthy of sticking out of your boots. </p> <p>Efbgen, can you make socks that are tougher than their cute ones? Why can’t the cute ones be tough too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954859 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:34:36 +0000 Anonymous 1954859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My knitting group friends knit fantastic statement socks. While I love them, I am hard on socks so I don’t waste my time making them or money buying cute ones any more. If they don’t wear like iron- they are not for me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954844 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 23:31:43 +0000 Style Fan 1954844@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love socks.&nbsp; I only wear them in winter but I usually wear colourful striped ones.&nbsp; They sometimes peak out from my boots. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954804 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:58:29 +0000 Anonymous 1954804@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my furry socks for sleeping, but now ill be on a quest for some lace statement socks:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954803 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 20:51:46 +0000 rachylou 1954803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Astrid, you have sent me on a quest for thin wool socks. Never occurred to me there was such a thing. You are my mentor. I’m still marvelling at the miracle warmth of wool underlayers v cotton, lol. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954777 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 19:02:40 +0000 The Cat 1954777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wear cotton socks in spring and cool summer, and thin wool socks in fall and winter. Mine are either solid coloured neutrals or non-neutrals or have patterns like stripes, polkadots and hearts--not very crazy.</p> <p>When wearing non-neutral or patterned socks, I always match them to something else in my outfit (not necessarily my trousers or shoes, but more often to an item near my face, i.e. my top, topper, scarf or reading glasses), so that it doesn't look like the socks were a random choice or the only clean pair I could find. Even in a fun and casual outfit, I like some harmony and cohesiveness. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954668 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:41:36 +0000 Bijou 1954668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The flamingo socks are so cool and your son wears them with great style. I love fun socks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954655 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 13:14:40 +0000 K.M. 1954655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><div><b>Katerina</b>, that's such a cool picture of Diane Keaton from top to bottom. Such style and confidence! And a surprisingly classy way to wear fun statement socks. Actually I'm admiring how in every respect she manages to put together items that I find difficult to style, especially the peplum jacket and chunky shoes. I love them but hesitate to wear them, and she wears it all so harmoniously. <br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954652 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:45:18 +0000 Joha 1954652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet I Love those! They've got a ziggy star dust thing going on and thid kind of socks I find to be especially comfortable for loafers and even pumps. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954647 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 12:18:36 +0000 Janet 1954647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your son is so handsome. Sometimes boys can surprise you with what they embrace. My stepsons are quite a bit older than yours, but I got one of them a pair of donut socks as a bit of a gag gift, and he loves them. </p> <p>I don’t wear visible socks for a good portion of the year, and when it is time for sock weather here, mine are usually hidden by boots, so my fun socks are mostly hidden. I’m not sure I’ll really participate in the visible statement sock trend, as it might skew a bit too quirky/whimsical for my style, but I do enjoy the socks themselves. I do have a few pairs of pug-themed socks which are fun but mainly not seen unless I wear them around the house without shoes. :-)</p> <p>I have these in Finds, though, which I will wear with oxfords and loafers when cooler weather allows. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954644 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 11:59:15 +0000 Jessikams 1954644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bought some statement socks earlier in the year but haven’t really tried them yet.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954614 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 09:30:27 +0000 Astrid 1954614@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Over the year I wear socks more often than not, so they have to be just right. The last three or four years I mostly bought the Falke Softmerino socks (<a href="https://www.falke.com/de_de/softmerino-damen-socken-blau-968-6688" rel="nofollow">https://www.falke.com/de_de/so.....u-968-6688</a>) which I really love. They are soft and cozy and thin enough that they work with the same shoes I wear hose with. I also have thicker wool socks in winter to wear in my boots. And cashmere socks for sleeping because my feet are always cold. But all these socks aren’t really statement socks, I prefer my socks understated. I have a friend who wears the most crazy patterns and colors all the time though, with perfectly normal outfits. It’s fun, if it suits your personality. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954595 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 07:17:00 +0000 Katerina 1954595@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don’t usually wear socks, I wear sheer or opaque knee highs in all seasons (except hot summer), also when I wear boots. I only own a few pairs of cotton socks to wear at home if it gets chilly (usually it does not) and to wear with gear. I like SOME statement socks in some outfits on others, but I would feel a bit outside my comfort zone if I would wear visible socks.<br /> However, when I think about wearing socks - I always remember this picture of Diane Keaton - I really like the striped socks with the heavier lace-ups and trousers. Sometimes, I would like to try that look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954587 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 06:38:13 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1954587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I was curious about colorful socks as thin as hosiery. The answer is yes, from several makers. I was surprised to see that Wolford is putting a toe into this game (sorry not sorry for the pun). </p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/sarah-borghi-benedetta-ankle-socks/4880802?origin=coordinating-4880802-0-2-MOBI_PDP_1-recbot-also_viewed&#038;recs_placement=MOBI_PDP_1&#038;recs_strategy=also_viewed&#038;recs_source=recbot&#038;recs_page_type=product" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....pe=product</a></p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/hysteria-by-happy-socks-mia-ankle-socks/4853809?origin=coordinating-4853809-0-3-MOBI_PDP_1-recbot-also_viewed&#038;recs_placement=MOBI_PDP_1&#038;recs_strategy=also_viewed&#038;recs_source=recbot&#038;recs_page_type=product" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....pe=product</a></p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/hysteria-by-happy-socks-filippa-ankle-socks/5041214?origin=category-personalizedsort&#038;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FClothing%2FLingerie%2C%20Hosiery%20%26%20Shapewear&#038;color=light%20pastel%20pink" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....tel%20pink</a></p> <p><a href="https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/wolford-isabella-sheer-stripe-crew-socks/4934928?origin=coordinating-4934928-0-2-MOBI_PDP_1-recbot-also_viewed&#038;recs_placement=MOBI_PDP_1&#038;recs_strategy=also_viewed&#038;recs_source=recbot&#038;recs_page_type=product" rel="nofollow">https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....pe=product</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954586 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 06:25:34 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1954586@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Pandas and burgers and cats. Oh my! </p> <p>I don’t think Dorothy’s socks qualify as statement-makers, compared to you guys. So many crazy socks—gotta admit I’m surprised. Do you plan on making a statement with them, or to keep them as your inner monologue, safely tucked away from the world? My black &amp; white pack must be a quiet comment, just loud enough for someone to hear if they want to. </p> <p>Gigi, like the find, an Angie pick from last year? I wonder if they’ll start making them in colors. </p> <p>Cindy, should I title that pic “diffident teen”, “smoldering” or “Mom, are you ready yet?” I suppose Pippi isn’t part of your new professional image. </p> <p>Joha, you aren’t kidding around when you say you like them! Might some of them show up in your WiWs? I think we can forgive the old men in Birks+socks, but I am glad the idea of that as fashionable has passed. </p> <p>KM, how odd! I associate Berlin with very tight vertically striped pants on young men and with horizontally striped stockings, with mini skirts, on young women. I wonder what was going on. </p> <p>Joy and Cardiff Girl, pragmatic and fun at once </p> <p>Rachylou, oompapa to that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954572 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 04:22:56 +0000 Gigi 1954572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think socks are fun! But I don't know how many shoes I have that will work with statement socks. My closet is mostly heels and flats, and a few pairs of high-shaft booties. I think I have only one pair of shoes that works with socks, and it's a pair of shoes that I dislike!</p> <p>When I wear socks with heels or flats, I wear fishnet socks because they are not thick enough to stretch out the shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954562 Sun, 09 Sep 2018 03:54:33 +0000 cindysmith 1954562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your kid is gorgeous and I love that he's wearing flamingo socks</p> <p>I have a bunch of pippy longstocking socks with stripes, but I never wear them visibly. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/statement-socks-thoughts#post-1954483 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 21:53:47 +0000 Joha 1954483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So - German here - and I must admit that yes - socks with sandals, preferably on elder men's feet and paired with shorts, definitely happening here. But luckily the responsible part of the population is shrinking. I think the unwavering educational efforts of magazines, TV and stuff are kind of successful 0:-)</p> <p>But back to the topic. I LOVE colourful and quirky socks ( see exhibit A, my sock drawer for fun socks). And for eight months I wear them daily. When I need to be serious for work I also have plain black ones, but usually I reach for one of the happy ones. I'm kind of an emotional dresser so I choose them according to my mood in the morning. And even if nobody can see them - knowing that they are there makes me happy. I have rainbows, yellow submarines, waves and dots and stripes and cherries. And I even buy spares for my favorites. Having so many of them also helps with laundry bottlenecks. And I haven't got bad stares for them although most people here in my smaller and not so fancy hometown wear rather plain ones. </p> <p>Have fun choosing socks for the coming season and I'm curious to see what others are wearing.... </p>