5 Knee-High-Sock Outfits Worth Re-Creating in Autumn 2025

Socks, specifically knee-high socks, were once seen as purely functional. Hidden underneath tall boots, desperately trying not to be seen under hems or in compression varieties that you’d only wear on a flight, they were used as functional layers rather than stylish accessories.

Yet, as the seasons change, so does the trend cycle, and for autumn 2025, knee-high socks are making a play for the most sought-after accessory of the season. Who’d have thought?

With preppy-core (a trend that blends aspirational upper-class style and timeless yet functional pieces) infiltrating the fashion scene for autumn/winter 2025, we’re seeing the aesthetic’s classic pieces gaining virality. From flat-soled loafers and brogues to argyle jumpers and pleated miniskirts, just one glance outside right now can feel like stepping onto the set of the OG Gossip Girl or Cher’s and Dion’s high school in Clueless.

So, it makes sense that socks of the knee-high variety are the next preppy item to take the spotlight. We’ve seen every iteration of sock get the fashion-person seal of approval so far this year; from pops of colours to bold prints and lace detailing, the stylish dressers have been determined to prove socks are more than just functional and can, in fact, make an outfit.

Fashion person Emma Chamberlain wears grey knee-high socks and a full Miu Miu outfit whilst attending the Miu Miu Miutine launch in New York.