Walking down the street one day this week, I spotted something terrible. An impeccably-dressed young woman in her 20s was coming towards me. As always, I subtly checked out her outfit. Floral jumpsuit, flower in hair, satchel, sunglasses, all very on-trend... except for a pair of wedges, worn with- horror-
white socks. It's a bit like when someone has spinach stuck between their teeth. You don't want to stare, but at the same time you can't avert your gaze because it's so distracting. And not in a good way. I'd heard that socks and sandals were set to be the new 'big thing', but prayed it wouldn't catch on to the high street. Apparently, I was wrong. Since then I've been seeing the look everywhere. I can see the appeal- no blisters from shoe straps rubbing at your heels, keeping your feet warm- but it just looks so horrible.
I saw pictures of Peaches Geldof wearing socks with brogues in a magazine last week, so maybe now she's worn the look, it will sound the death knell for socks and sandals. I used to live in Germany, where everyone wears socks with Birkenstocks, and seeing it every day in summer never made it any more acceptable. In fact, if Germany is doing it, you should probably think twice about wearing the look at all. Are any CHAOS readers sporting the look?
Kay Weston
