Estilo Mum: Winter Essentials: Sock Trend

The first of a series of "Winter Essential" posts this week. Keep coming back to check out the rest.

image: socks4life

Fall 2012 Socks...Slouchy, Knee-High & Over-the-Knee

Socks are a basic necessity for Winter. Your piggly-wigglies need to stay warm and while you're at it, do it with Estilo (style).

If SJP (Sarah Jessica Parker, image above, 2nd from left) can wear over-the-knee socks, so can you mama. And most important, easy and inexpensive.

This Fall 2012 socks were noticeably front and center on the runway. Victoria Beckham for one showcased the slouchy sock with the boot.

Victoria Beckham Fall 2012 New York Fashion Show

Slouchy Sock

Neon isn't the only thing we brought back from the 80's. The slouchy sock falls right under the knee and over the boot to give a really cool effect, borderline biker but not. I guess that depends on the boot you wear. Ankle booty or biker boots could be worn with the slouchy sock with a skirt like above to keep you extra warm or with a skinny pant.

Knee-High Socks

Still going strong. Continue to wear them peaking over the top of your boot. Knit socks will give you the best look and will be extra cozy to wear. I just purchased a new pair this weekend. Urban Outfitters has a great selection. These can be worn with just about everything. Shorts (if you're in the West Coast) with tights and layered with the thigh high socks on top + boot, super stylish. Dresses, skirts and skinny's as well. The knee-high sock is pretty versatile.

Above, from left: Bloomingdale's fall lookbook shot, via Bloomingdale's; DKNY Intimates Ribbed Over-the-Knee Socks, $15, available at Bloomingdale's.

Over-the-Knee Sock (Fall trend)

Worn in the same way as the Knee-high sock, the thigh-high sock can also be worn with heels, like SJP, but wear it with a thinner sock. Skip the tube socks. That's not the look you want.

And if wearing a skirt or short, make sure the over-the-knee sock is not too tight around your thigh.

For a good selection, check out the styles at
http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=over+the+knee+black+socks

Have fun shopping! Here are some of my favorites.