If you didn’t think they could get any longer…think again. A big trend last fall, knee-length and thigh-high socks are making a huge comeback. Versatile and affordable they are an easy way to add spice and a bit of collegiate charm to your fall accessories. Also a significant trend is patterned hose or tights.

Do:

Wear them with your favorite knee length skirt. Depending on the sock you can pair them with a blue jean skirt , wool skirt or a plaid pleated skirt for that school girl look.

With regular length skirts. Even if you have a skirt that come down below your over the knee socks, you can still wear them. They’ll look somewhat like tights, but they won’t add bulk to your upper legs or bottom. Also, if you sit down you’ve got some extra length on your socks to prevent you from accidentally flashing some skin.

Wear them with boots. Having some socks showing at the top has a relaxed appeal.

Wear them over opaque tights. In especially cold climates (like Michigan or Alaska) you will need to layer!

Wear a patterned hose with your favorite classy capris.

Have moderation: A preference for patterned socks requires a sense of humor or a sense of moderation.

Don’t:

wear socks with shorts. Tacky and reminiscent of the pin-up girls.

Be afraid to wear mismatching colors: tan or black socks with a grey skirt. It’s a fun look and isn’t meant to be perfectly matching.

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