Ornamental hosiery is set to be the unsung style hero of 2024. For example, Sydney Sweeney’s thigh-high lace white tights are turning heads. Similarly, Nicola Peltz’s sheer stockings paired with a white mini dress are making a bold statement. Meanwhile, Camille Charriere’s fashion week fishnets are everywhere. Additionally, a new hosiery variation is gaining popularity among style icons like Kristen Stewart, Zendaya, and Julia Fox.
Knee-high tights and socks have long been associated with school uniforms, sophisticated Upper East Side grandmas, and nerdy college students. One thing is clear: knee-highs are versatile and inclusive, appealing to all styles and ages.
Since then, we’ve been eagerly watching for more celebrities embracing the knee-high trend. Recently, our wish was granted when Kristen Stewart (kudos to her stylist) and Julia Fox both stepped out wearing knee-highs earlier this week.
Are knee-high socks still in style?
“The style waned in popularity in later decades but saw a revival in the 1990s and early 2000s,” explains Natalie Salmon, Editor at Hello! Fashion. “This resurgence was fueled by the schoolgirl look popularized by pop culture and celebrities. Since then, knee-high socks have become a fashion staple, frequently reappearing in transitional seasons as a chic way to add warmth and visual interest to outfits.”
How to Style Knee High Socks in 2024…
With A Cool-Girl Co-ord
Rosie expertly styled knee-high socks with a sleek skirt suit from Alo, perfectly complementing the dark, sheer socks. The socks add sophistication and create a striking contrast with her Prada heeled pumps, resulting in a chic, modern look.
With Chunky Boots
One of my favorite ways to wear knee-highs is with chunky boots. Bella Hadid’s look perfectly embodies goth-chic, with the knee-highs adding a feminine touch to her all-black ensemble.
With Heels in the Same Colour
With Trainers
With Ballet Flats
Julia Fox wore nude knee-highs with pink ballet flats, a striped turtleneck sweater, and secretary-core glasses, effortlessly channeling Y2K style.
With A LBD
Instagram’s chicest style mogul, Sarah Lysander, stunned at Paris Fashion Week earlier this month in a cute LBD paired with sheer black knee-highs. While an LBD is a statement on its own, the addition of sheer socks elevates the look to a whole new level of style.