Wearing socks and sandals is cool now — seriously

While they may seem a wardrobe mainstay of vacation dads, “normcore” buffs and those of us who have gotten a little too comfortable working from home, socks and sandals are, really and truly, here to stay.

The trend has held its own since the 2020 spring collections, featuring prominently in shows like A.P.C., Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, and Simone Rocha.

socks and sandals trend, woman wearing blue jeans with black tights and sequin sandals

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To wear the trend is simple, as all it requires are, you guessed it: socks and sandals. However, as with every fashion girl-approved trend, influencers have found a way to make the style their own.

For oh-so-chic outfit inspiration, scroll down to see how some of fashion’s finest are wearing their socks and heeled, flat, and chunky sandals.

PARIS, FRANCE - FEBRUARY 25: Model Mona Tougaard waves and wears a peach gingham button-up shirt, black Prada mini bag, orange floral print Dries van Noten pants, black socks, and orange chunky embellished sandals after the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020 on February 25, 2020 in Paris, France. (Photo by Melodie Jeng/Getty Images)

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A visual representation for when you’re not quite ready to give up summer. Model Mona Tougaard wears a peach gingham button-up shirt, black Prada mini bag, orange floral print Dries van Noten pants, black socks, and orange chunky embellished sandals after the Dior show during Paris Fashion Week. The perfect outfit for when you’re feeling tropical but the weather is at odds, these floral trousers will help you get into the vacation mood.

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Dolce & Gabbana

Floral silk straight pants Red

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Black Red Floral Velvet Pants Size M

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£99.00

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Floral twill palazzo pants Red

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£168.00 ~~£280.00~~

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BOTTOMWEAR - Trousers on YOOX.COM Orange

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Yet another way to get more life out of your favourite summer sandals: influencer and model Melanie Darmon wears her beige leather mules with a pair of grey wool socks and a navy blue long-sleeved boiler suit. Follow in Darmon’s footsteps and try one of these cool-girl jumpsuits on for size.

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JUMPSUITS & TRACKSUITS - Tracksuits on YOOX.COM Blue

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Elisabetta Franchi sequin-embellished jumpsuit - Black

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Elisabetta Franchi

sequin-embellished jumpsuit - Black

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Dodo Bar Or

Black Leather Barbara Belted Jumpsuit Size XS

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£315.00

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wide-leg jumpsuit - Black

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BERLIN, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 21: Sonia Lyson wearing Chanel black sandals, Nike tie dye socks, Zara blue jeans, The Frankie Shop grey blazer, white Lala Berlin turtleneck, Bulgari bag and watch on February 21, 2021 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)

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Fashion girl Sonia Lyson pairs her black Chanel sandals with white socks, grey jeans, a blazer, and a white turtleneck for a look that says: I could easily swing by the classroom, office, grocery store or airport. Get a headstart on turtleneck season with one of these cozy picks.

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X-Lent tapered jeans - Black

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Howard Cap Standard Fit Black

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£49.00 ~~£70.00~~

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racer tank top - Black

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£106.00

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Westlynn Bella Standard Fit Black

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Stylist and sustainably consultant Emy Venturini wears her always-iconic Valentino Rockstud heeled sandals with a pair of red and beige striped socks, a red turtleneck mini dress, a chunky gold chain necklace, and a Gucci monogram handbag. While her luxe Valentino sandals may be out of financial reach, you can shop for one of these affordable dupes instead.