This $7 Accessory Trend Will Be Everywhere in 6 Months

In the ’90s, knee-high socks were a big deal. After Cher Horowitz wore them in Clueless, they became a fashion-girl staple. But when Britney Spears wore them in her video for “…Baby One More Time,” they pretty much exploded. We haven’t seen them make a huge appearance since then, but we’re predicting their imminent return. Fashion girls have been snapped wearing them all over the street style scene, and if the spring runways are any indication, they’re also a cool piece to style underneath tall mesh boots like we saw at Dior’s S/S 18 show.

Go on to see how to style them and shop them for just $7.

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Complete the look with a trench coat and a turtleneck sweaterdress.

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Dress up any outfit by adding tall socks and pointed-toe booties.

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These athletic inspired knee-high socks are fashion forward paired with a black velvet skirt.

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Fashion girls love to accessorize with a beret and striped socks.

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Go for a casual look in gray knee-high socks and a camouflage jacket. 

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A miniskirt is the perfect pairing.

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Add in the socks instead of tights.

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For a day out in the city, keep your outfit neutral and wear a bright purse. 

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Long jackets and knee-high socks are the best combination for the colder months. 

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Wear your knee-high socks with your favorite loafers for a cool-girl look. 

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Your new winter go-to outfit is knee-high socks, boots and a warm vest.

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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.