| Socks are increasingly becoming an important part | | | | their place in the average underwear drawer. In |
| of your fashion wardrobe. Don't overlook sock | | | | the winter, the fashion for ankle or long boots |
| trends when it comes to putting together your | | | | means that ladies have to find something |
| look for each season. | | | | comfortable to wear inside the boots, and while |
| It might be the colours, the patterns or the | | | | bare feet and sandals is all the rage in the |
| length, but there's always something that makes | | | | summer, there are times when they need |
| the next sock more fashionable than the last. For | | | | feminine breathable socks for sports or travel. |
| girls, bright over-the-knee socks have been the | | | | For kids |
| thing to wear, whilst a resurgence of 1980s | | | | With limited scope during term time because of |
| fashion brought back legwarmer socks. | | | | uniform rules, kids love to have colourful, funky |
| For men | | | | socks when it comes to leisure wear; and |
| Watch out for socks from leading designers. | | | | because kids' feet grow as often as fashions |
| Never leaving a sartorial stone unturned, designers | | | | change, it's easy to keep up with the latest |
| like Paul Smith make sure that there are | | | | fashions in smaller socks. Character socks are |
| eye-catching socks available to make an impact | | | | consistently popular, depending on the latest film |
| alongside his dramatic linings and classic cuts. Take | | | | releases or TV programmes and socks that |
| a lead from this and, even if Paul Smith socks are | | | | sparkle or make a noise are always fun. High |
| out of your price range, try and find socks that | | | | street shops are usually well-prepared as far as |
| follow the same principle - contrasting stripes and | | | | children's socks go, so you'll have no trouble |
| solid colours, or using bright colours and bold | | | | finding a great range of socks when you need to |
| patterns. | | | | stock up. |
| For ladies | | | | Whether you're a fashion expert or not, socks |
| Socks, stockings and tights all change with the | | | | are a cheap and easy way to keep up with |
| seasons. Patterned tights, or knee high hold-ups; | | | | current and future trends. |
| tiny trainer socks or funky toe-socks, all have | | | | |