It’s that time of year again: the days are getting shorter, the leaves are starting to change, and soon summer vacation will be over and fall will be in full swing. In the past, we’ve talked about back to school styles, but this year I wanted to take a look at that often-overlooked staple: solids.
Patterns are very popular, and they can be a lot of fun, but sometimes you just want a nice solid sock. I am drawn to patterns, and I tend to forget that too many patterns can get overwhelming. There’s something lovely about a solid knee high or thigh high, whether it’s accenting a busier outfit, or providing its own pop of color. So, today, we’re going to visit some of our favorites.
Solid Tights
Let’s start with styles that serve the whole leg. As hard as it may be to imagine right now, soon this balmy weather will be turning chilly, and you’ll want simple layers you can throw under skirts or shorts to extend some of those summer styles. Cotton tights and leggings are ideal for this, because their cotton content will keep them breathable, without diminishing their warmth.
However, if you’re looking for something a bit more vibrant, nylon tights are where you’ll want to set your sights!
Left: We Love Colors Plus Size Tights in 1x-2x
Right: Opaque Tights
Solid Thigh Highs
Thigh Highs can look a lot like leggings, especially if you wear longer skirts, but they can also be layered over tights, or easily slid off bare legs if the weather warms up too much. They’re especially nice if you’re going between the still-hot Outside and the cool, air-conditioned Inside.
Left: Extraordinary Thigh Highs (also pictured above in burgundy)
Right: Ribbed M Stockings
A classic staple in more ways than one, knee highs definitely make me think of those school-girl days…but they can also add a note of sophistication to an outfit. Whether you’re sticking to neutrals, or making a statement with a favorite color, knee highs are a fun way to add some pop to your legs.
Left: Authentic Military Bootsocks
Right: Diamond Rib Knee Highs
Solid Crews
It’s hard to beat a basic crew sock. They can be wonderfully innocuous, or totally steal the spotlight, depending on your style. Since they can often be hidden by long pants or skirts, it's also an easy way to show some of your personality, even if it's just for you.
Left: Dreamer Cotton Dress Socks
Right: Meg Unconstricted Top Crews
Left: Harajuku Slouch Socks
Right: Dreamer Roll Top Crews
Although maybe not as highly praised as their patterned counterparts, solid socks and tights can form the basis of an outfit, either by being a neutral background to a wilder print, or carrying the show with their own color or texture. I hope we hit some of your favorites here, but if we missed some solid staples, feel free to let us know in the comments!
♥Lucy
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It’s hard to imagine while we’re melting in 100+ degree weather, but fall is just around the corner…and with fall, comes that Back to School feeling.
Even if it’s been awhile since the seasons dictated your schedule, it’s hard to shake that feeling of summer ending. Leaves start to turn, and even when the sun is still just as bright, it starts to take on a different quality. The days are slowly getting shorter, and the nights are getting colder.
Nostalgia is in the Air
Thanks to the typical school year that gets ingrained in so many of us, fall also feels like a new beginning. Even if you’re returning to the same school, there’s a chance for reinvention. A chance for starting over. This season always makes me feel especially nostalgic.
From left to right: Under The Sea Crayola Color-In Anklets and Floral Crayola Color-In Anklets
Although when I was in school I couldn’t wait to get out, now I find myself looking back fondly on those days. I even miss math class!
From left to right: Library Card Crews, Science Knee Highs, and Math Crews
Solid School Staples
Introspection aside, fall is a great time to get back to basics, especially since a lot of students have to worry about uniforms—or at least dress codes. We’ve got a few old standbys that will help you get your bases covered.
Our Extraordinary Thigh Highs and Extraordinary Longer Thigh Highs are pretty much the perfect staple when it comes to long socks. They come in a bunch of neutral colors (as well as some more whimsical ones). Their flat knit texture adds that touch of professionalism to any outfit, and they’re long enough to look like leggings under most skirts. Their thin fabric also allows for them to be comfortable scrunched down if the weather turns hot, or pulled up if it turns chilly.
From left to right: Extraordinarily Longer Thigh Highs and Extraordinary Thigh Highs
Knee Socks are often a requirement for many uniforms, and make for a good basic regardless of your dress code. We happen to have a few favorites; the Dreamer Knee Highs are often picture-perfect for uniforms, and the Cotton Slouch Socks come in so many colors, you’re sure to find a match for any back-to-school outfit.
From left to right: Dreamer Knee Highs, and Cotton Slouch Socks
Speaking of uniforms…I know it would be a little late at this point (I’m long past 11), but when summer comes to an end, I'm sure I'm not the only Harry Potter fan who still hopes to look up and see an owl arriving with that tell-tale letter…
~Sorcerer Socks~
♥Lucy
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