Thigh-high Socks for Women
Every season brings with it, its own share of fashion trends. At the moment, thigh-high socks are ruling the roost. If you thought that socks are meant just to protect your feet from the cold this winter season, then, my dear lady, with all due respect, you need to get your fashion facts right. One look at the various colors and designs that are available, and you will know what I mean!
Thigh-High Socks
As the name suggests, thigh-high socks are worn well above your knees, right till the middle of the thigh, maybe a few inches here and there. But, do not confuse them with thigh-high stockings. They are much more comfortable than them. To stay in place, stockings need garters whereas, thigh-high socks are elasticized from bottom to top, which means that proper blood circulation in the leg is not compromised when they are worn.
Colors...
If the fashion bug has bitten you and you are planning on getting one for yourself, the market is spoiled with choices. You name a color and you will find socks in exactly that. There are the subtle grays, whites, browns, greens and blacks as well as the striking and attention-grabbing purples, pinks, reds, fuchsia and yellows. For those of you who want to play safe, there are socks in blue and maroon color available as well.
Patterns...
If you look at the designs, knitted thigh-high socks, sometimes with cotton or polyester blends, which come in bold stripes pattern is perhaps the most popular, although, the plain ones too are not behind. A pattern with stripes only above the knees is another very widely worn pattern. The stripes can be either horizontal or vertical. If you are looking for thigh-high socks for plus size women, the one with vertical stripes are ideal as they will make you look slimmer and taller.
Matching Outfits...
Out of all the women's clothing, thigh-high socks look exceptionally good, when worn with a mini skirt or a pair of shorts. A fashionable, stylish look can be created if with a pleated mini skirt, tights are worn underneath and multicolored striped thigh-high socks are worn above. As for shorts, pairing the denim ones with a gray T-shirt and a matching gray thick-high socks, will make you look fabulous. The shorts should be slightly longer, never too short or tight, unless and until you are wearing them to a club.
As you can see, thigh-high socks, when paired with skirts or shorts, give a very funky, edgy look. That's why they suit young college-going girls the most, although adult women, with the right attitude and confidence, can carry them off too. For women in their twenties, thigh-high socks can be worn with floater dresses and skirts. Although, the socks won't be fully visible, yet will lend a kind of peek-a-boo, mysterious effect to your look!
Matching Footwear...
The women's shoes that pair up well with thigh-high socks are pumps, brogues, knee-high boots, ankle-high boots and Mary Jane shoes. In fact, wearing thigh-high socks with knee-high boots and then folding the sock to bunch-up over the knee, paired with contrasting tights and a high-waist mini skirt, will undoubtedly make heads turn in your direction!
Although, wearing thigh-high socks is a latest fashion trend, yet while wearing them, women should follow the age-old fashion rules. If the outfit you are wearing is colored, bright or has some catchy patterns, the socks should be subtle and preferably in a bold pattern. Similarly, if the outfit is plain, the socks should be snazzy and striking. If chosen and worn well, thigh-high socks can make you look glamorous, chic and stylish, without investing much towards your wardrobe!
