Fall is the best time of year to lean into socks as a real part of your outfit - and if you've been on the fence about intentionally mismatched socks, this is your sign to just go for it.
The key word is intentional. There's a difference between grabbing two random socks out of a laundry pile and wearing a pair that's designed to go together even though they don't match. That's what we do at Anyway Socks - every set is curated so the two socks feel like they belong together, even when they're completely different. Same color family, complementary patterns, or a shared theme that ties them together without making them twins.
Here's how to actually wear them this fall:
With loafers. This is the most wearable option right now. Crew socks just above the ankle or a little higher, peeking out from a classic loafer. Earth tones, burgundy, forest green - all of them work beautifully for fall. The sock becomes the detail that takes a basic loafer outfit somewhere more interesting.
With Mary Janes. Mary Janes had a huge comeback and they're not going anywhere. A bold crew sock or even a sheer style underneath a Mary Jane with a slight heel is the kind of combination that makes people stop you on the street.
With ankle boots. Let the sock show. Fold it down if you want more of a casual feel, or let it rise straight up if you're going for something bolder. Either way, visible socks with ankle boots is a look that works.
With sneakers. The most casual option, but that doesn't mean boring. A graphic print or novelty crew sock with a clean white sneaker is an easy way to add personality to a simple outfit without overthinking it. Or maybe...glitter it up?
The bottom line is this - your socks are visible now whether you want them to be or not. Cropped pants, shorter hemlines, low-cut shoes - they all put your socks in the conversation. You might as well make sure they have something worth saying.