{"id":794,"date":"2022-10-08T12:37:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-08T16:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.luxtiques.com\/blogs\/?p=794"},"modified":"2023-06-14T14:46:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-14T18:46:10","slug":"how-to-wear-knee-high-socks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/how-to-wear-knee-high-socks\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Wear Knee High Socks &#8211; Best Style Guide For 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/how-to-wear-knee-high-socks\/#How_to_Wear_Long_Socks\" title=\"How to Wear Long Socks\">How to Wear Long Socks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/how-to-wear-knee-high-socks\/#What_Shoes_to_Wear_With_Knee_High_Socks\" title=\"What Shoes to Wear With Knee High Socks\">What Shoes to Wear With Knee High Socks<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/how-to-wear-knee-high-socks\/#How_To_Wear_Knee_High_Socks_For_Men\" title=\"How To Wear Knee High Socks For Men&nbsp;\">How To Wear Knee High Socks For Men&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/how-to-wear-knee-high-socks\/#How_to_Wear_Knee_High_Socks_For_Women\" title=\"How to Wear Knee High Socks For Women\">How to Wear Knee High Socks For Women<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/how-to-wear-knee-high-socks\/#When_Not_to_Wear_Knee_High_Socks\" title=\"When Not to Wear Knee High Socks&nbsp;\">When Not to Wear Knee High Socks&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The knee high style first became popular in the 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s when it was trendy to pair them with a mini skirt, particularly with schoolgirl uniforms. A few decades later, knee high socks exploded into the fashion scene with the release of the movie&nbsp;<em>Clueless<\/em>&nbsp;(1995). Cher Harowitz incorporated knee high socks into most of her daily outfits and girls wanted to exemplify that. But what really made the trend skyrocket was when Britney Spears released her music video for \u201c&#8230;Baby One More Time,\u201d when she gave&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/knee-high-socks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">knee high socks<\/a>&nbsp;a new name in 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you want to emulate the boarding school look or have a serious case of 90\u2019s nostalgia, we\u2019ll give you all the best tips on how to wear knee high socks in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Wear_Long_Socks\"><\/span><strong>How to Wear Long Socks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>First, let&#8217;s all get on the same page about what long socks are. These socks come in three lengths, which vary a little depending on your height:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Knee high\/over the calf socks<\/strong>&nbsp;fall a few inches below the knee.<\/li><li><strong>Over the knee socks<\/strong>&nbsp;reach a few inches&nbsp;<em>above&nbsp;<\/em>the knee.<\/li><li><strong>Thigh high socks<\/strong>&nbsp;reach about halfway up the thigh.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Long socks are a must in the winter, since they keep your feet and legs perfectly toasty. The first step in learning how to wear long socks is to pick your sock. There are certain elements to consider when approaching how to wear tall socks, so let&#8217;s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Neutrals<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want your outfit to be more balanced and less attention-grabbing, sticking to neutral colors is the way to go. Colours like black, navy, brown, grey, white, and beige. These colors are called neutral because they don\u2019t clash with anything. They\u2019re really chill, they never get into fights, and they just want to have a good time.&nbsp;If you go with socks in neutral colors,&nbsp;<em>unless&nbsp;<\/em>your shoes themselves are non-neutral, they&#8217;ll match your outfit. Alternatively, wearing bright socks with a neutral outfit can add a tasteful pop of color.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Colors &amp; Patterns&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the type of person that\u2019s go bold or go home, colorful socks are right up your alley. If you&nbsp;<em>really&nbsp;<\/em>want to spice up your outfit, go with patterns like:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Argyle&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-polka-dot-socks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Polka dot<\/a><\/li><li>Zig zag&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-striped-socks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Striped<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You want to make sure you\u2019re not clashing. If you\u2019re thinking of wearing a plaid shirt, leave the striped socks at home. In terms of colors, either match your sock to a color that\u2019s part of your outfit, or let the socks stand out on their own with a neutral ensemble.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Textures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Textured socks add a special flourish to your outfit. A distinctive long sock option would be to choose pairs with textures like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Fish nets<\/li><li>Lace<\/li><li>Mesh<\/li><li>Ornamentation like: sparkles, crystals or pearls<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These little sock details add interest to your outfit in a way that typical black or neutral socks can\u2019t. You can use them to change a daytime look into a nighttime look to make your outfit edgier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Shoes_to_Wear_With_Knee_High_Socks\"><\/span><strong>What Shoes to Wear With Knee High Socks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now that you know some longer sock styles, we\u2019ll talk about footwear. Granted, most knee socks will look good no matter what shoes you match them with,&nbsp;<strong>but there are some better options for shoes to wear with knee high socks.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to Wear Knee High Socks With Sneakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If comfort rules all for you, then wear knee high socks with sneakers. You can never go wrong with this laid back mash-up. A good way of approaching this with sneakers, if you\u2019re thinking of colorful socks: choose a one-tone or colored sneaker to keep your outfit from looking too busy. Fully white or black sneakers are nice neutral options, any colour, style, texture or pattern of knee high socks would go with them, provided your outfit is neutral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking the opposite, and are wondering what socks to wear with a pair of bright colored sneakers, wear more neutral long socks. If you\u2019re wondering how to wear shorts with knee high socks and sneakers, try athletic top stripes for a sporty look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to Wear Knee High Socks With Boots<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short (Ankle, Chelsea, Chukka boot, etc.)<\/strong>: In the cooler months, it\u2019s a good idea to wear long socks under pants. You won\u2019t see most of the socks, but they\u2019ll keep you warm, since shorter boots don\u2019t protect your legs from the elements. Check out this understated dandy look with the bold&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-red-socks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">red socks<\/a>. See what we mean by adding a splash of color to neutrals?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mid to tall (mid-calf, knee high, riding boot, etc.)<\/strong>: You can make your tall boots stand out by by pairing them with knee high socks. The trick is to have about an inch or two of the top of your sock to peek out from the top of the boots. This statement can be subtle, with neutral socks, or a pop of brightness with colored socks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to Wear Knee High Socks With Heels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ladies, grab a pair of heels with your long socks if you want a feminine and elegant option. If you want to make a statement, choose long colored socks to go with a neutral outfit and heels. A middle ground look would be black heels and darker colored long socks, like maroon or moss green. A classic duo is matching black heels and black knee high socks, and grey works just as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>How to Wear Knee High Socks With Flat Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Long socks look great with ballet flats, pointed toe, mules, and women\u2019s loafers when paired with a skirt or dress. They can either add warmth, variety, or a mix of both to an outfit.&nbsp;Men can pair knee high socks with oxfords,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-wingtip-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">wingtips<\/a>, monkstraps, brogues and moccasins. Contrary to what certain close-minded fashion gurus say, you&nbsp;<em>can&nbsp;<\/em>wear socks with footwear like&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-loafers\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">loafers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/what-to-wear\/socks-with-boat-shoes\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">boat shoes<\/a>. For socks to work with any type of men&#8217;s shoes, it&#8217;s all about:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1) The kind of sock you choose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2) Complementing colors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ll jump into types of socks after this, but first check out this long teal socks, neutral brown pants and penny loafers look:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve still got some ground to cover on how to wear knee high socks, so read on for more style insights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Wear_Knee_High_Socks_For_Men\"><\/span><strong>How To Wear Knee High Socks For Men&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3><strong>Types of Socks With Casual vs Business Attire&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some guys completely&nbsp;<em>own&nbsp;<\/em>knee high socks and are confident in how they style them, like Justin Bieber and Tyler the Creator. If you&#8217;re a dude wondering how to wear knee high socks, we\u2019ll get into the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/guide\/types-of-socks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">types of socks<\/a>&nbsp;you should be looking for, depending on occasion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Casual shoes, shorts, and pants<\/strong>&nbsp;are compatible with&nbsp;<a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-casual-socks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">casual socks<\/a> (obviously). Many types of casual shoes can also be worn with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/mens-dress-socks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">dress socks<\/a>, which can help turn a laid back look to business casual appropriate for the office. Wearing knee high socks with shorts is quite common in the warmer months. A simple t-shirt, long sleeve or dress shirt paired with bermuda, cargo, gym, board or denim shorts are solid choices with long socks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dress shoes and dress pants<\/strong>&nbsp;should always be worn with dress socks (hence their similar names). Knee high socks are the right length to wear under dress pants, as they create a clean, smooth line from foot to knee. Also, if your pants ride up when sitting down, your skin won\u2019t show. Wearing a dress sock below the calf puts yourself at risk for exposed skin, which is not appropriate in formal and business settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Wear_Knee_High_Socks_For_Women\"><\/span><strong>How to Wear Knee High Socks For Women<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pairing long socks with shorts, dresses, and skirts can be a great way to show some leg. A flattering technique is to match the color of sock to your shoes or boots, as color consistency creates a smooth look down the leg. Here\u2019s a neutral short boots and long socks look, courtesy of Megan Fox:\u00a0<br>If you want to go with colorful long socks, make sure that your shoes are neutral, and\/or the color matches with another shade in your outfit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To the gals who never want to give up skirts and dresses in the fall and winter: you don\u2019t actually have to. In the fall, pair these with thick long socks. We recommend&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/collections\/merino-wool-socks\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">Merino wool<\/a>, which is some of the warmest and coziest wool around. In the winter, double up with long socks over tights, and you\u2019ll still be able to pull off these feminine ensembles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Not_to_Wear_Knee_High_Socks\"><\/span><strong>When Not to Wear Knee High Socks&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Guys are pretty much safe when it comes to wearing knee high socks. They&#8217;re appropriate to wear during any occasion, barring very hot weather, when shorter socks would be a more comfortable choice. For women, part of knowing how to wear knee high socks is to recognize their limits.&nbsp;<strong>There are certain cases when wearing knee high socks with visible thigh (ie. with a dress or skirt) is inappropriate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Setting<\/td><td>Advice&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In the workplace&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Make sure you know the dress code of your place of work before choosing this type of<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>outfit<\/strong>.You should play it particularly safe if you are heading into a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/what-to-wear\/what-to-wear-to-an-interview\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">job interview<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formal events&nbsp;<\/td><td>It\u2019s best to play it safe with your outfit when attending these gatherings, so you don\u2019t call attention to yourself.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Somber occasions&nbsp;<\/td><td>Out of respect, do not wear this type of outfit at a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/what-to-wear\/what-to-wear-to-a-funeral\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">funeral<\/a>. Do not show up to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soxy.com\/blogs\/what-to-wear\/what-to-wear-to-court\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"rank-math-link\">court<\/a>&nbsp;this way either, if you wanted to be taken seriously.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><br>Knee high socks first rose to prominence in the 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s, and their appeal is as strong as ever. They&#8217;ve stood the test of time and made it through countless trends. Whether you\u2019re channeling a boarding school prepster, keeping warm in the winter, or they&#8217;re your preferred sock length with a suit, knee high socks are here to stay.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How to Wear Long SocksWhat Shoes to Wear With Knee High SocksHow To Wear Knee High Socks For Men&nbsp;How to Wear Knee High Socks For WomenWhen Not to Wear Knee High Socks&nbsp; The knee high style first became popular in the 60\u2019s and 70\u2019s when it was trendy to pair them with [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[12],"tags":[],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"author_info":{"display_name":"Stephanie Patterson","author_link":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/author\/stephanie_p\/"},"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/794"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/30"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=794"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/794\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32556,"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/794\/revisions\/32556"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=794"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=794"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/soxy.com\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=794"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}