Socks With Heels Is the Latest Polarizing Trend Taking Over Hollywood

SZA styled a Maison Margiela look to accept her WSJ. Magazine innovator award, which was the deconstruction of a runway jumper with a Peter Pan collar and loose threads at the hem. The polish came by way of her dainty socks and pumps, an unexpected pairing that became the standout detail of this witchy, dark academia-infused outfit.

While Taylor Swift made headlines in this Free People pleated miniskirt on an NYC outing in June 2023, it was her beige lettuce-trim socks and heeled oxfords by Malone Souliers that made us do a double-take. A sporty twist on the schoolgirl aesthetic, Swift finished the ensemble with an oversize pinstripe shirt from The Row and gold jewelry, including a Catbird x Phoebe Bridgers "Give You the Moon Charm" necklace.

Bieber embraced a phase in summer 2023 when she was wearing high socks with nearly her entire shoe closet, including her Adidas Sambas. On a New York City outing with husband Justin, she flaunted her abs in a cropped baby tee and low-slung vintage Levi's shorts that were cinched with a belt from The Row. To accent her tortoise sunglasses and Bottega Veneta Jodie bag, she slipped on a pair of sleek leather heeled loafers. Folded white socks brought attention to her footwear choice, while adding polish to an otherwise casual outfit.

While on a photoshoot in Oct. 2023, Jenner sported heeled loafers with black socks, which offered a more subtle take on the trend with a less-obvious contrast at the ankle. She tucked a simple black tee into high-waisted tailored Bermuda shorts and topped the ensemble with a dusty blue trench coat.