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Emily Strobl's avatar

loved this, requesting a loafer roundup next! the blue pair >

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Quinn Kelley's avatar

hi sarah! can i ask who makes the black and white sneakers you're wearing in the calzedonia photo?

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Sarah James's avatar

They are by Loewe!

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Quinn Kelley's avatar

thank you!

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Karen's avatar

Sorry one of my fashion pet peeves. Why, why, why does anyone make socks that are one size fits all? Would we make shoes that are one size fits all?

Anyway my favorite socks are Darn Tough, fabulous wool socks that wear really well, are they as super cute as what you’ve shown, nope, but in the winter under boots they are perfect. But I’m tempted now to try a cute pair, so many great options, many/most even come in 2 sizes.

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Michelle Aquino's avatar

SJ…. I too am a loafer addict but haven’t ventured to wearing them with socks yet. Which ones are the thinnest of all the socks you’ve mentioned? Also, any of these knee highs? Did I overlook them🤦🏽‍♀️

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Sarah James's avatar

I like the Comme Si the best for loafers. Thin cotton. I didn't link to any knee-highs but Calzedonia makes tons!

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Anastasia's avatar

love this post so much - happy socks! i also love opaque tights, sheer tights, ribbed tights...its almost Winter in Australia so looking forward to cozy dressing

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Sarah James's avatar

Cozy dressing is my fave! We didn't have much of a winter here so I'm pouting a little bit.

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Missy's avatar

Anybody with large feet have a good sock recommendation? Men’s maybe?

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Sarah James's avatar

The Uniqlo ones I mentioned!

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Sandra Serrano's avatar

London Sock Company has great socks with fab designs! I get the size small for my 6.5 women’s sized feet.

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Kim's avatar

Great post and research! I love the socks trend and hope it continues! Question, can you tell me what brand the gold heels are in the J Crew photo?

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Sarah James's avatar

Thanks! They are by Celine.

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Sarah Shapiro's avatar

Love the comeback of socks! The falke ones are a great option. I monogrammed a bunch for the holidays and gave as gifts.

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

This is THE MOST TEMPTED I've been since my (admittedly only 4ish days ago) one-item March. Just added so many pairs to my Pinterest "crave" board. I am tempted to shout, "see ya April, 1, bitches" but that doesn't seem in the spirit of a "no shop." ALSO, quick Q ... I spy the Jamie Haller loafers. I am generally a 37.5, sometimessss a 38, wide in front. Any sizing thoughts for me? Thank you for including me in this wonderful piece!

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Sarah James's avatar

First off, I don't know how you are doing the one-item March. When you posted about your 25-item January, I was too ashamed to admit to you in the comments that I bought *little voice* 28 things in January. Ouch. I was much better in February, but regardless, I commend you! As for Jamie Haller, I am almost always a 37 and took a 37 BUT different colors are sized differently. The brown croc, for instance, runs a little small. It worked perfectly for me for a real glove-like fit. So it depends on which ones you are going for - I would 38 for sure if brown croc. Others I'm not so sure...sizing is hard, man.

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Hey Mrs. Solomon on Style's avatar

Your little voice is so comforting to me! Solidarity. I hope I learn something - so far not enjoying how hard it is at only Day 5. (Although I guess that's learning something.) And thank you for the JH tip! Adding 38 to my never ending "crave list" (she sighed) XO

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Tracey's avatar

But do you hand wash socks, Sarah???? I see that recommended for at least one pair. 😩

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Sarah James's avatar

Never. I wash the silk and/or sheer ones in a lingerie bag and lay flat to dry. All others just get thrown in with the laundry.

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Tracey's avatar

Thank god!

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Vanessa J's avatar

I braved the mall on a Saturday to get my socks from Uniqlo and remembered, as I was putting them on, reading they are one size and likely too big for me 😩 Alas, that was the case. Thanks for the other options! This eases the heartbreak a bit.

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Sarah James's avatar

Those damn socks! I mean, COME ON, Uniqlo. ;)

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Liza Belmonte's avatar

This is absolutely brilliant Sarah! I’m saving it and you’ve confirmed I must try Comme Si! Thank you so much for including me ❤️❤️

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Sarah James's avatar

Thank you, Liza! And thanks for the Cos socks tip...I love Cos!

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Sarah's avatar

So I will join in with another *little voice* comment: am I the only person who needs help figuring out HOW to wear socks again, without looking like my 1989 middle-school self? I have been glancing around skittishly lately, kind of noticing that maybe socks are back, but still wearing my loafers with no-shows. 😬 I would love some tips on how to do this with specific outfits. Signed, helpless 44-year-old. 😉

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Annisa's avatar

I love Muji socks! Would highly recommend!

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Abigail P.'s avatar

I love Tabio socks. I found them in Japan and I had a hard time not buying dozens of them! https://tabiousa.com/

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