The New York Times - Your socks are showing

It’s true: We have entered a sock-proud era. As a longtime aficionado and collector of socks and author of many Wirecutter gift guides (aka a specialist in all things fun, delightful, and sparkly), staff writer Samantha Schoech jumped feet-first on the visible-socks bandwagon. “What’s not to love about a clothing trend that can be pulled off for less than the price of a pizza?” she asks.

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When it comes to styling visible socks, she has one piece of advice: Anything goes. The best place to start is to opt for high-quality pairs that are deserving of the spotlight. Here are a few of her favorites—and how she’d wear them:

• A soft and slinky pair for sneakers: Samantha likes these subtly shimmery socks best peeking out of battered white sneakers and rolled jeans, but they would look elegant with strappy sandals or heels, too. “They do tend to slide down after a while,” she writes, “but a small puddle of sparkle around the ankle is not a bad thing.”
• A thicker pair for cropped jeans: These classic, mid-calf socks are unusually soft, breathable, and a true pleasure to wear. The bright hues and thick texture pair exceptionally well with roomier shoes, like Crocs (!).
• Tie-dye socks for, surprisingly, any outfit: These thick, ribbed athletic crew socks can be “the touch of playfulness in an otherwise predictable outfit,” writes Samantha. Think platform sandals, classic penny loafers, and Chuck Taylors.
• Sheer and sexy socks for heels: It’s not every day that socks get a membership to the sexy clothing club. But there’s something undeniably alluring about this pair.

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