Why Wearing Socks Has Become So Trendy?

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They may not look like much, but socks are making quite a statement, especially since Hailey Bieber and Lily-Rose Depp have turned them into a fashion accessory!

Often relegated to the background as functional accessories that don’t need to be pretty and that we even try to hide, socks are reclaiming a more important role thanks to stars who are giving this accessory a prominent place in fashion.

Socks have even become a true trend topic among Gen Z on TikTok and Instagram, so it’s time to talk about them and style your look!

1. Socks: a Tool for Expression

We often forget about them when getting dressed; however, showing off your rolled-up socks with sneakers and a dress, for example, is a real aesthetic choice. Made of wool, cotton, discreet or designed to catch the eye, socks are accessories that hold much more significance than they appear to. You get it, socks are the perfect way to express your personality in a subtle and fashionable way!

2. Key Accessory of Trends

School girl, tenniscore, or balletcore, does that ring a bell? Of course, because these are trends that have defined the year.

Do you see where I’m going with this? The trends that have emerged in recent seasons all have one thing in common: they elevate socks as the ultimate accessory that adds the exact trendy touch to any look. Moreover, socks have the advantage of adapting to the rhythm of the seasons. In cotton, thin, white or pink in summer and spring, they pair perfectly with a balletcore style look. They elongate to the knee in autumn and winter, taking on colors close to nature like gray or light brown.

In September, because the weather allows it, I advise you to alternate between short and long socks with a school girl look, perfect for celebrating back-to-school!

3. Style in Comfort

Perhaps you remember the time when we did everything possible to hide our socks with ultra-short models (not necessarily comfortable) designed to give the impression that we were barefoot (which is really not the best for hygiene). Fortunately, I’m happy to say that those days are behind us. Why hide an accessory that adds personality to an outfit while being comfortable at the same time?

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4. TikTok, Pinterest, and Instagram

If socks have made a comeback, it’s undoubtedly thanks to Gen Z and their passion for vintage aesthetics, eco-conscious engagement, and desire to reinterpret fashion codes. Just take a look at the Depop second-hand site to understand how integral socks have become to the look.

Pinterest is full of inspiring ideas to create looks that highlight socks. It’s also the perfect time to match your socks with loafers, platform sandals, or even ballerinas.

Inspirations for Looks!

Without overdoing it, the school girl look, which I personally adore, is one of the best inspirations for choosing pretty white socks and loafers.

We then see the importance of socks in a look inspired by sports and, of course, in the tennicore trend, sported by Zendaya. Always ahead of the trends, Hailey Bieber also draws inspiration from rugby with a striped polo and babies over a pair of white socks. Lily-Rose Depp adopts a neutral look with white socks that dress up soft beige loafers.

Shopping Selection

Are you also eager to pay more attention to your socks? I understand, so I’m sharing my shopping selection so you can elevate your look simply with the prettiest socks I found on Modalova. Happy shopping!

The Most Beautiful Long Socks

The Most Beautiful Short Socks

Cover image: Hailey Bieber