I Want to Knock Your Socks Off . . . Literally
An insidious trend has taken over the fashion industry.
Image sources: Fashionista.com (Zac Posen for Target)
That or a single drunk and blind stylist with Chinese grandma issues is hitting all the catalogs with the same fugly stick.
Image sources: J Crew
Seriously, this socks or peds with high heels thing has to stop.
Image source: Wikipedia
Yes, middle-aged ladies from mainland China can't wear a heel without ankle socks. Yes, Chinese aesthetics can sometimes be stylish . . . think Vivienne Tam, chinoiserie, "In the Mood for Love," and all that. But this "style" is not remotely stylish. It is fugly.
Image source: Asian Ramblings
Please stop. Thanks.
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6 comments:
Yes I am in agreement. I was horrified when I got the past couple of issues of J Crew and saw page after page of ankle socks and heels. I have not worn ankle socks since I was 6 years old and rocked them with my Mary Janes. Who thought this was hot?
Hahaha. I didn't even think of the correlation to Chinese fashion! I never figured out why they do it-- it's so hot in Asia and your feet just sweat even more in nylons. I agree... it looks bad.
@ Nicole: Did you see when they styled all the bridesmaid dresses with the anklets? Ugh.
@ Nellie: It always _looks_ uncomfortable too -- very tight around the cankles.
Ugh I totally agree. I usually don't have many fashion pet peeves but this crosses the line. Gross!
I totally agree! I hate the look of socks with heels, sandals, etc... why are they trying this again?
I am also in complete agreement. This is also a terrible trend in Taiwan and it must stop! :)
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