6 Outfit Ideas for Socks With Sandals

Real talk: Is it OK to wear socks with sandals? While the combination may have once been the go-to look for, say, a weekend of camping, the duo has more recently transformed into a surprisingly cool matchup.

And though you may be used to showing off your toes during sandal season, perhaps it's time to consider another way to wear the comfortable footwear. Socks add an extra level of comfort and coziness, and help keep blisters at bay.

Socks with sandals — whether they be the sporty, velcro kind or a simple pair of slides — is the kind of footwear union that may quickly become a go-to outfit hack. It’s a minimal effort, maximum impact pairing for easy weekend activities, laid-back hikes or cozy afternoons spent on the couch.

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Weekend coffee runs or casual brunches call for laid-back looks that freshen up comfortable, sporty pieces. Layering a button-down over a tee is an effortless combination — and can easily be donned with a pair of worn-in canvas pants (you can try shorts, instead, if the temperature calls for it).

Add velcro all-terrain sandals, black crew socks, and a casual baseball cap, and you’ve got an idyllic fit for getting ice cream or lemonade with friends.

Soccer jerseys can act as an unexpected, unique (and sweat-wicking) alternative to a conventional tee. Lean into the active vibe, and style the look with a comfortable-yet-cute tennis skirt.

Platform sandals add a fashion-forward touch, especially when worn with a pair of classic white crew socks. Try wearing this out for a shopping trip, for instance. The white-on-white combo will especially pop as you saunter past storefront windows.

Some days are meant for ordering delivery and hanging out on the couch. When one of those days arrives, reach for a pair of wide-leg sweats, a cropped cotton tank cotton and a comfy pair of cushioned socks.

When the takeaway arrives, have a pair of cushy slides at the ready to slip on and complete the look. Soft blue socks and beige slides strike a balance between bold and neutral.

After a weekend basketball game or a pickup soccer match, swap your game shoes for a pair of cushioned slides. That extra comfort will surely be appreciated as you grab a post-workout snack (or a celebratory meal) with teammates. An eye-catching pair of Dri-FIT shorts and a Dri-FIT tank will help wick away sweat while you relax post-sweat sesh.

You can enjoy a summer afternoon of tie-dyeing socks and tees, or you can simply opt for picking up a few stylish tie-dye pieces to add to your look. Whether you’re meeting a friend for a weeknight dinner or doing a little shopping, try wearing tie-dyed socks and sandals with a fitted minidress and a coordinated pink sweatshirt for a volume-up fit.

Yoga class outfits can get a refresh by adding a touch of glimmering gold. Platform sandals and color-coordinated crew socks are the playful accents that can help to take a spandex look from the yoga studio to the cafe for a post-flow smoothie. Throw on a warm, fleecy jacket and a tie-dye bucket hat to weather the elements (or the air conditioning).