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The Best Socks To Wear With Loafers

In the midst of an exposed sock moment, it's truly all in the details.

Yasmin Finney in a black blazer, white socks and black loafers
Yasmin Finney. Photo via Getty Images.

Between the runways and streetways, socks have become a styling mainstay. As fashion enters an increasingly preppy '90s-inspired era, socks appear to be more intentional than ever before. Certainly, this is in part to the never-ending loafer moment. First spotted in both the Spring/Summer 2023 Haute Couture and Menswear seasons and continuing into the Spring/Summer 2024 season, street style was dominated by the school girl-esque crew sock and loafer combo. However, the purposeful loafer sock look spans beyond this.

From boyish yet comfortable cotton to a more feminine mesh, loafer socks are here to complete any look with a statement. Here, L'OFFICIEL rounds up the best socks to wear with loafers.

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Rosie Sugden

Though it's made of luxurious cashmere, these cable-knit socks are still highly breathable for the warmer spring and summer months — making them highly suitable for the loafer sock combo.

Cable-Knit Cashmere Socks, $55, Saks Fifth Avenue

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Simone Rocha

Even the socks and loafer combo can fall into one of the biggest Spring/Summer 2024 trends: bows. No longer just for hair and a derivative from the ongoing coquettecore phenomenon, these soft socks sport faux pearls and bow accents that add a feminine touch to any look. Pair with a boyish loafer for juxtaposition or lean completely into the femininity with a rounder shoe silhouette.

Black Bell & Bow Socks, $99, Ssense

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Los Angeles Apparel

During the warmer months, it's hard to justify wearing heavier materials, especially with footwear. Here, Los Angeles Apparel's "SMR" sock fills in the gap as an affordable subtlety ribbed lightweight alternative.

The Summer Sock, $8, Los Angeles Apparel

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Hue

Sometimes accessorizing means adding a feminine touch. With a soft ribbing and scalloped hem, these crew socks pair perfectly with a boyish loafer.

Scalloped Pointelle Crew Sock, $9, Bloomingdales

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Brunello Cucinelli

Made from a combination of silk and cashmere, these ultra-luxurious socks are perfect for a nighttime loafer look complete with sparkles. These are the socks to be worn when styling loafers for the nicest events one may attend. The dark, shimmery socks are the perfect finishing touch to complete a look. 

Cashmere and Silk Sparkling Knit Socks, $390, Saks Fifth Avenue

Bombas

Loafer socks can be playful too. These lightweight and groovy-designed socks add a youthful flair to the trendy look.

Bombas Groovy Heart Calf Socks, $18, Saks Fifth Avenue

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Gucci

Gucci is known for making some of the most iconic loafers, so why not add some flair with a logo-patterned sock? Bonus, the sand and chestnut brown colorway are perfect autumn season. These socks are the perfect match to a brown loafer and add some excitement for an easy day-to-night transition.

GG Pattern Socks, $270, Farfetch

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Tabio

By stacking multiple layers of pearl film these statement loafer socks give a radiant appearance adding something extra to your footwear repertoire.

Hologram Pearl Short Crew, $20, Tabio

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Darner

The ultimate French girl look is never complete without a chic sheer sock. And with a fuzzy velvet polka dot print, these are certainly a standout whilst being the finishing touch for any minimalist style.

Velvet Dots Mesh Socks, $45, Darner

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Maison Margiela

This list wouldn’t be complete without a pair of Margiela Tabi socks. The brand’s loafers require special socks to fit the split-toe feature and these off-white colored ones perfectly match a pair of black Tabi loafers. This combo are the perfect way to add an element of cool to the classic loafer-and-sock pairing.  

Off-White Tabi Socks, $115, Ssense

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Comme Si

Fashion's most beloved stylists all quote this sock as a wardrobe staple. Made in Italy from organic cotton, it's the ultimate understated yet luxurious daily sock with loafers.

The Everyday Sock, $30, Comme Si

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