Most thigh-high socks have a slimming effect, which is why they are great for women with short legs or full calves. However, these socks are also great for women with long, slender legs. However, socks like these are quite eye-catching and therefore you should match them well to avoid magical fashion looks.
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Part 1 of 3: Choosing Thigh High Socks
Step 1. Be prepared to be bold
Thigh-high socks are a very bold choice and provide a sexy look, even if you plan your entire appearance carefully to avoid this impression. Don't be surprised if people who see you raise their eyebrows when you wear this type of sock.
- However, there are ways to wear it without looking cheap. Balance is key and pairing these socks with a casual, structured outfit can make for a less sexy look.
- Since thigh-high socks are quite provocative, they are not suitable for all occasions. You should avoid these socks when going to the office or when attending formal events. Usually these socks look very good when worn during the day on the weekends.
Step 2. Choose a neutral dark color
If you've never worn thigh-high socks, it's a good idea to start by choosing a neutral dark thigh-high sock. Black, dark gray, dark brown, and navy are the easiest colors to match.
- If you're feeling bold, try choosing thigh-high socks in a dark, non-neutral color like dark purple or dark orange. This intense color will make it less eye-catching so it can be accepted by most people.
- Patterned thigh-high socks aren't easy to mix and match, but as long as the print is classy and the other outfits aren't too flashy, maybe you can wear these types of socks.
- In most cases, you should avoid wearing white thigh-high socks or other common bright colors. Usually, white thigh-high socks make you look like a schoolgirl, making it look like you're at a costume party. In fact, socks like these can make the whole look cheesy instead of classy.
Step 3. Play with textures
Textured socks are a great option to add a visual buzz without making the look overwhelming. You should still choose a dark sock color and avoid socks that have textures as well as patterns.
- For a casual look, try wearing socks with stripes or knitted ones. Loose socks are also casual, but also childish.
- For a more daring style, try wearing dreamy thigh socks. However, avoid fishnet or net-like socks as they can make you look cheap and self-indulgent.
Part 2 of 3: Choosing Extra Shoes and Stockings or Socks
Step 1. Try matching these thigh-high socks with tights or other socks
If these thigh-high socks feel too bold for you, try pairing them with other tights or socks. This will cover your feet more and keep them warmer.
- Many fashion lovers who like dreamy tights. Choose tights that match the color of the socks to make your legs look level and unbroken.
- Patterned tights are a great option if you want to look cute or sweet. Many patterned tights can look overwhelming when worn casually, so try pairing them with thigh-high socks so you can lighten up the look and soothe the tone of these tights.
- If you still want to expose some skin, try wearing knee-high socks over thigh-high socks. Your legs are not exposed much but you still seem seductive.
Step 2. Keep the look simple with flat shoes and low heels
Flat, low-heeled shoes are great to pair with thigh-high socks because they tend to look simple and classy.
- You can match almost any ballet-style flat shoe with this type of sock as long as the color and pattern match the entire look. Flat heels are the perfect mix of casual and stylish looks, so they're perfect for keeping thigh-high socks from looking over the top.
- Most low-heeled shoes are also great with thigh-high socks, but elegant low-heeled shoes are better than the usual low-heeled shoes worn in the evening. Choose shoes with sturdy heels and closed toes in a round/box shape. One good example is the Oxford type shoe.
Step 3. Try experimenting with boots
Boots are also cute to pair with thigh-high socks. Opt for ankle-to-knee boots as taller boots can slip past the top of the sock you're wearing, rendering them useless.
- Both ankle-high and knee-high boots are great for pairing with thigh-high socks, so you can choose according to your preference.
- Color is very important. If you match the color of the socks to the color of the boots, you create the impression that your boots are taller than they really are. If you want to separate your boots and socks, you have to make sure the colors match without looking the same.
Step 4. Avoid very pointy high heels
No matter what type of shoes you wear, you definitely have to avoid sexy shoes. There's a time and a place for wearing these types of shoes, but definitely not when you're wearing thigh-high socks.
- Avoid wearing high heels that are pointed with a pointed toe as well. This style of shoe gives off a sexy feel, which isn't really a problem, but it can look over the top if you pair it with sexy thigh-high socks.
- Likewise, you should avoid shoes that seem excessive, even if they are not sexy. Thigh-high socks are a bold fashion choice, so if you pair them with equally daring shoes, you may end up looking too much.
Part 3 of 3: Making an Appearance
Step 1. Balance this look with conservative clothing or accessories
This is one of the most important rules to remember when wearing thigh-high socks. Socks like this look provocative and therefore you have to balance them with conservative tops and bottoms too.
- In other words, you should avoid wearing thigh-high socks when paired with clothes or accessories that you find sexy. Avoid tight clothing, tops with low necklines, or tops with an open back.
- In addition, choose clothes with colors and patterns that are not too excited. A boisterous pattern may not make you look too seductive, but it can confuse the viewer because the boisterous pattern and your thigh-high socks are busy grabbing his attention.
Step 2. Choose a top that expands or fits the body
There are many types of tops that are great to pair with thigh-high socks. Oversized tops and flared tops tend to give a more casual appearance. If you want to look more classy, choose a top that is more structured.
- Some great casual options include oversized warm clothes, tunics, kimono-style blouses and comfortable cardigans.
- For a neater look, choose a blouse with buttons, a fitted jacket, or a fitted blouse with a high neckline (turtleneck or Mandarin collar).
Step 3. Try matching it with a skirt or dress
Skirts and dresses are the easiest option to pair with thigh-high socks. Thigh socks highlight your feminine curves, so they're also cute to pair with feminine outfits.
- In the fall and spring, you can match the leggings with a spring or summer dress. In winter, thigh-high socks are great to pair with bulky dresses and other heavy clothes that are usually worn in winter.
- Try to choose a skirt that expands away from your body, rather than tightly hugging your hips. Good skirt options include skater-style skirts, A-line skirts and circle skirts.
Step 4. Choose shorts or a romper
Shorts and rompers can be worn in the fall and spring, when the warmer seasons are coming. Pairing tall socks with shorts or a romper gives a casual look, but this depends on the style of shorts you choose.
- For example, if you wear socks with denim shorts, casual khaki shorts, or patterned shorts, you will look very relaxed.
- However, if you combine these socks with neat pants that are structured and made of formal pants, you will appear a little more savvy chic.
- Rompers usually look classier than shorts, so pairing them with a shirt gives you a stylish look. Some rompers are more casual than others, and how casual they look depends on the material, color, and pattern.
Step 5. Think about the length of your subordinates
To make the most of thigh-high socks, you should choose bottoms that are the right length, not too short or too long.
- The hem of the shorts or skirt should be short enough so that the top of the sock can be seen, otherwise you should just wear tights.
- On the other hand, the hem of the bottom should be long enough so that you don't look cheap. If your underwear can be revealed from under a skirt or shorts, then your bottoms are too short.
- As a guide, try choosing bottoms that allow between 2.5 and 7.5 centimeters of space between the bottom and the sock. The amount of this space varies, depending on how long your legs are.
Step 6. Put on some skinny jeans
If you really want to feel warm in cold weather, you can combine thigh socks with skinny jeans. This is probably one of the most conservative ways to wear socks like this.
- Combining skinny jeans with socks still gives a stylish appearance. You can wear thigh socks under baggy jeans, but no one can see them so it's pointless.
- The best way to mix it up is to match skinny jeans, leggings and ankle boots. It's a good idea to only have a few socks sticking out from under your boots because if you have too many they can look weird.
Step 7. Don't go overboard when choosing accessories
The accessories you choose will depend on your appearance, but the rule of thumb is to choose accessories that are simple and can bring the whole look together, rather than choosing accessories that are the center of attention.
- Thigh socks are usually worn in autumn and winter, so scarfs and hats are the most common accessories to pair them with.
- Match the style of accessories with the style of your entire look. For example, a cute beanie can look great for a casual look, but if you want to look more sophisticated, maybe you can opt for a beret or a French hat.
