As soon as an incongruous pairing, socks and sandals are having a second within the sunshine. I grew to become a convert throughout lockdown, once I couldn’t be bothered to alter my Socks and ‘Shares for the each day stroll. Quickly, the mighty Birkenstock caught on and began promoting the 2 gadgets collectively. By which level, I used to be rifling via my sock drawer on the lookout for fascinating, hole-free choices. So, final week, on experiencing the primary case of Sandal Rub this summer season, I knew precisely what to do. Slip right into a pair of sentimental cotton socks to take the strain off. Like corduroy and retro sportswear, this coupling is a Wes Anderson trope, so geeky it’s cool – and not a contentious mixture.
Photograph: Sarah Brick
It’s a contradiction of kinds; socks are designed to maintain toes heat and sandals to do the other. However in addition to perking up a pared-down outfit, the mix is extremely snug. Maintaining toes clear, blister-free and safeguarding the pores and skin towards sunburn. Yep. Socks and sandals have gotten you coated. How else to kind out chipped nail vanish and cracked heels, till you lastly get spherical to reserving a summer season pedicure…
Cool combos
On a mode degree, socks are a playful technique to increase a minimalist look; why not fill that clean house across the ankles with one thing fascinating? Skirts, attire, observe pants and rolled up denims all profit from this cool footwear mixture. Dip your toes in (sorry) by colour-matching fine-gauge ankle socks to cork-soled Birkenstock’s. Go for a post-modern, By accident Wes Anderson contact by teaming sporty socks with strolling sandals. Make an influence in assertion socks and vibrant sandals. And, for some fancy footwork, select slinky, silk ribbed or glowing Lurex socks (Cos and Sezane are good for the latter). No matter you do, make it look deliberate and regarded, and never such as you’ve shoved them on to nip out to the retailers…
Now, sock it to me:
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STYLE NOTES
First photograph: I’m carrying my previous Clergerie sale cut price sandals (comparable HERE) with the TNMA x Genevieve Sweeney socks.
Second photograph: Birkenstock Boston Clogs and Uniqlo socks. Cos denims and classic French Workwear Firm jacket
SOCKS + SANDALS GRAPHIC
[Left to right – top row]
Socks, Tabio. Sandals, Pricey Frances
Socks, Cos. Sandals, Penelope Chilvers
Socks, Hansel from Basel. Sandals, Russell & Bromley
[Bottom row]
Socks, RosterSox. Sandals, Birkenstock
Socks, Nudie Denims. Sandals, Teva.
Socks, Socksss. Sandals, Hoff.
