Hide Your Ankles!
A Letter To Our Beloved Millennials:
Dear Millennials,
Nobody wants to see your ankles anymore. As your brothers, sisters, colleagues, and peers, we urge you to trade the no-show and ankle socks for our humble hero of this story: the long white socks. No-show and ankle socks are a guaranteed way to show the world your age if that’s what you’re trying to do. The white sock (of all above-ankle lengths, shapes, and materials) is the secret staple accessory to spice up the everyday outfit formula.
TikTok’s explosive ability to popularize microtrends, especially in the fashion sphere, has peaked the incorporation of white socks, whether in everyday wear or brand and celebrity looks. Celebrities and influencers like Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid, and Emma Chamberlain are often seen online modishly styling the socks.
You may ask: But why, Gen Z, can’t we wear our no-show socks? We’re used to it. Plus, it used to be trendy to look like we weren’t wearing socks with our shoes. Times have changed. Now, a distinguishing trait of someone who can “dress” is a visible white sock. Layering white socks under a pair of ultra-mini platform Uggs is a simple outfit archetype that resembles a model-off-duty.
White socks go with anything. They’re often worn with flats, running shoes, Mary Jane’s, loafers, strappy heels, sneakers, sandals, and the list goes on. White socks transform an outfit from fancy to preppy, messy to trendy, and basic to athletic. The accessory’s versatility makes this a Gen Z favorite.
The best thing about the white socks trick? Everyone owns a pair. Whether they are buried deep in your sock drawer, the classic accessory is no revolutionary fashion invention. So if your outfit is feeling bored or aged, try digging out a pair of white socks to instantly look more stylish. Your clothing preference is an indicator of your generation. While millennials feel comfortable in the once-trending jeggings, we Gen Z prefer to drown in our oversized pants. Gen Z believes in leveling up style through the power of details and accessories. We don’t hide our socks, we embrace them and find creative ways to showcase them. A white sock is a simple hack to embody an elevated sense of style but through the least amount of steps. It’s like the bare minimum of fashion. We predict white socks will remain a staple in our closets for a long time, regardless of season.
But dear millennials, don’t feel too pressured to change. After all, fashion is about breaking conventions and finding your style. But while you have the freedom to dress as you please, consider that the fun of fashion is experimentation. It’s not all that serious. We still don’t want to see your ankles, though.