It's no secret that knee-highs are in vogue these days; having won the podiums, they have taken root perfectly on city streets. Decorative and practical, in winter and summer, modern models emphasize the beauty of women's legs and successfully complement fashionable outfits.
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They were originally a kind of knee-length stockings. They were often an obligatory part of the uniform (sports, school, naval and military ...), where cropped trousers and skirts were supposed. Knee-highs were worn by both men and women (by the way, the Scottish Wars wore them together - with a kilt).
Mid-thigh-length lace accessories were worn by ladies under long dresses, and cabaret dancers demonstrated such knee-highs while dancing the Cancan. With the advent of mini skirts, flirty knee-highs have become a fashionable addition to them, and they have also become an indispensable attribute of the fashionable "college" style.
They are worn with sports shoes (for example, sneakers) making the transition to a thin ankle smoother and more beautiful. Thin nylon knee-highs with a skirt covering them perfectly replace tights in hot summer. In cold weather, warm models allow you not to hide beautiful legs under long clothes, wear a mini skirt or shorts. And in summer this accessory is not only beautiful, but also convenient - knee-highs will not let you rub your feet on a long walk.
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Different models are in vogue today; short, of medium length or above the knee, and even with cuffs. They can be from a variety of materials;
- fine synthetics,
- cotton,
- wool,
- lace,
- with shiny or silk thread ...
And different textures;
- thin translucent,
- openwork,
- mesh,
- dense matte,
- large knitting,
- with embossed or jacquard pattern ...
The most fashionable colors; light beige and pastel colors for summer and browns and blacks for any season. A bold and extravagant option; bright, contrasting to the color of the outfit, knee-highs, more often one-color, sometimes with a pattern.
Having come into fashion in the 60s and 70s, this accessory does not lose its popularity today. In recent seasons, combinations with them have become more varied and unusual; tall, dense models are put on thin tights (of a different color), or worn with high boots, ... Thick, knitted golfs are combined with elegant pumps, romantic dresses ...
It is fashionable to combine short, thin or openwork knee-highs (especially in light colors) with feminine retro-style midi dresses, with silk and chiffon dresses. Suitable footwear - open-toed sandals, ballet flats, lace-ups ...
Medium long socks are worn with skirts and dresses slightly above the knee. They are ideal for pleated and gathered skirts and shirt dresses. Warm knitted accessories of this length go well with a fashionable sweater dress (they can also be bundled with it, of the same color or with the same pattern). In addition, they are perfect for folk style clothing.
Knee-length models are traditionally worn with mini skirts, short shorts or long tunics.
Shoes - sandals (best with high heels) or ankle boots. As a rule, knee-highs are not worn with sandals and clogs. Although the season before last - it was the peak of fashion.
Usually, high knee socks do not reach the skirt, leaving part of the leg open, but there is a fashionable nuance; they wear a flying dress that slightly overlaps the upper elastic band; when moving, it looks very piquant.
Who will go to knee socks?
Lace and mesh golfs are good to wear to a cocktail or a party, they will make your outfit especially interesting and eye-catching. Moreover, this accessory has this feature; he accentuates the part of the leg where they end, this must be taken into account.
