A Style File Of Fun Shoe & Sock Pairings

Just as I began to entertain the idea of balmy temps and excitedly compile springish outfits, the skies send down chilly snow flurries. We’re in March, and for heaven sake, it should not feel like Christmas…this is the only one thing I dislike about living in the Western Hemisphere. Maybe my tropical roots are so engrained that biologically I cannot reset my clock for a winter longer than a month. As much as I love Fall / Winter fashion cycles, it irks me to pile on extra clothing kilos, especially this time of the year, when I’m shedding off and toning up at the gym in hurried anticipation of summer.

On the up side, though, call it thin skinned, poor circulation or reptilian DNA, my forever cold feet always become the reason for keeping toes warm. So with much creative play, I indulge in pairing my lovely shoe collection with oddball, quirky or colourful socks. Here’s a visual diary that may spark off ideas for you to try. Enjoy!

Doggie

Nude flats with quirky sheer bulldog neats

Foxy

Cute fox ankle socks with velvet teal TBar Shoes.

Jurassic

Fun animated dinosaur sheer neats with nude Mar Janes.

Kitty Kat

Persian cat “MEOW” call out banded socks with sand beidge stud detail buckle shoes.

Stripey

Colour block platform sandals with tricolor stripey socks.

Colour Block

Bubblegum see through socks with orange espadrille wedges.

Monochrome

Black & white with metallic and wooden wedges.

Queenie

Red Egyptian queen socks with gaudy gold loafers.

Dotty

Dotted opaque tights with olive Mary Janes.

Zebra

Silver pointed toe ankle strap flats with zebra print.

Pattern -Play

Pink and black check with tan cross strap wedges.

Pop Of Colour

Turquoise sheer socks with black booties.

Street Cat

Mesh and sporty socks with leopard block heel shoe.

Silver Lining

Glitter silver socks layered over cinnamon patterned tights with military green strappy mules.

Fruity

Dusky pink velvet platforms with fun banana motif socks.

Go on, put a sock in it. Can’t believe the sleet is still coming down, you may as well keep your toes warm with them trendy neats.  Next time you see socks you fancy grab them and I’m sure you’ll have a pair or more of shoes to pair with. Some of my favorite styles are inspired by Prada, Miu Miu and Kenzo. Forever 21, Topshop, American Apparel and H&M have a great range of fashionable and on trend socks. Don’t knock ’em till you tried ’em Bring on the Sock style!

Stay fabulous!

Ciao

Swarnima,