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Best Slouchy Socks

Hue Slouch Sock 3-Pair Pack

Slouch Sock 3-Pair Pack

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Cost-effective and uncompromisingly cool, this three-pack of slouchy socks on Amazon is an easy add-to-cart. The rib-knit design will look right on-trend with sneakers yet is slim enough to work with ballet flats and Mary Janes, too.

Best Designer Socks

Gucci Ribbed Socks

Ribbed Socks

Flashy logo trends have waned in favor of understated, quiet luxury-inspired motifs. Take a note from Gucci’s style playbook by pairing these elegant socks with a mini dress and polished loafers to nail effortlessly preppy vibes.

Best Knee-Highs

Falke Softmerino Knee-High Socks

Softmerino Knee-High Socks

The beauty of knee-high socks is that they can be worn tall or slouched, offering multiple ways to transition summer skirts and dresses into fall. Not only is this Falke style classic, but it features a lightweight merino wool and cotton-blend material for breathable warmth on crisp days.

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Most Versatile Socks

Bombas Ultra Stretch Calf Sock 4-Pack

Ultra Stretch Calf Sock 4-Pack

Relaxed-fit crew styles are the new socks du jour to pair with sneakers. These stretchy Supima cotton pairs from Bombas are equally suitable for workouts and casual wear. Grab both color bundles for a complete sock drawer refresh ahead of the colder months.

Best Sheer Socks

Wolford Individual 10 Denier Sheer Socks

Individual 10 Denier Sheer Socks

Ease your way into the office siren aesthetic with these timeless Wolford knee-highs. A street style favorite now paired with a mini skirt and platform heels, they’ll be a practical staple in your work wardrobe come autumn.

Best Luxury Socks

Comme Si The Cashmere Trio

The Cashmere Trio

Few socks feel more luxurious than those from Italian loungewear brand Comme Si. This trio of everyday crew socks is knit from mid-weight Mongolian cashmere for ultra-soft, breathable comfort.

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Best Pattern

Burberry Checked wool-blend socks

Checked wool-blend socks

Burberry’s signature checkered pattern looks equally sharp in crew sock form. Ideal for year-round wear, this splurge-worthy pair is made mostly of breathable cotton with a touch of sumptuous cashmere.

Best Fishnet Socks

Stems Micro Fishnet Sneaker Socks

Micro Fishnet Sneaker Socks

You’ll be amazed at how these soft fishnet socks can transform your entire outfit, especially when styled with open-toed sandals or breezy flats. Worn with pants, the design offers the look of full-length tights without the hassle of actually slipping into a pair.

Best Pointelle Socks

Aritzia Sugarplum Crew Sock 3-Pack

Sugarplum Crew Sock 3-Pack

Dainty ruffled trim and pointelle knit details give these white crew socks a coquettish twist. Thanks to a few strategically placed moleskin patches, they can even help prevent rubbing and hot spots.

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Best Argyle Socks

Anna Sui Argyle Socks

Argyle Socks

Designer brands like Prada and Anna Sui have remained infatuated with argyle socks for seasons. These ’90s-inspired knee-highs can lean preppy or grungy, depending on how you style them.

Best Sporty Socks

Adidas by Wales Bonner Short Socks

Short Socks

Whether spawning from the popular tennsicore revival or the return of the summer Olympics, sporty socks are a key accessory this season. This buzzy collaboration between Grace Wales Bonner and Adidas is sleek enough to style with Sambas yet still functional enough for the gym.

Best Novelty Socks

Doublesoul Gaetano Pesce High Sock 3-Pack Solid

Gaetano Pesce High Sock 3-Pack Solid

Designed in collaboration with contemporary Italian artist and architect Gaetano Pesce, these whimsical, abstract print socks are sure to earn you compliments everywhere you go. They’re also sustainably made and feature a cushy sole for unbeatable, all-day comfort.

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Sarah Maberry is a commerce writer for Hearst Magazines, where she covers fashion, beauty and pop culture. A seasoned trend forecaster and fashion historian, she analyzes viral products and trends on a deeper level. When she’s not writing for Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Harper’s BAZAAR, House Beautiful, Town & Country, Delish and other publications, she can be found roaming the Museum at FIT (her alma matter) or sewing her own couture while she binge-watches reality TV.
 

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