What socks to go with these flats?

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<p>Lol, Pizzagirl, I was really puzzled as to how you could handle Chicago ice and cold in flats… until I got to the “hop in the car” line. :slight_smile: that I can do! ;)</p>

<p>I commute by bus, which also can involve walking a mile or two, so I opt for warmer footwear. My boots are not lined with fleece or fur, so I can comfortably wear them in the office without changing into pumps or flats. </p>

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<p>I wore my Merrell boots the other day.
The only boots I have that are lined are boots I use snow shoeing.
Other wise I am able to adjust as needed with socks and insoles.
I would wear those flats with black tights and maybe a pony or leapord print skirt.( as long as the skirt includes the color of shoes)
I think what you are wearing it with matters more than matching the shoes to the socks.
But I live in Seattle & I’ve worn converse to Benaroya.
( well not really, but I thought about it)</p>

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<p>Maybe I’m old fashioned, but I’d wear them with nude knee-high hose and pants (not too short). They would also look cure with right skirt, but I personally wear mostly pants. </p>

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<p>No socks. </p>

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<p>I’m cold just thinking about wearing them in the winter. I would put them away til spring and then get the little foot liners. I wear tights AND socks under boots starting in October.</p>

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<p>If it’s still fall and you are wearing trousers or jean, use the new small opaque footies that just cover your toes and heels, like the other poster said. Also, like @stevensmama mentioned, if it’s freezing out, wear them with the same color as your slacks (beige slacks is what I’m thinking). </p>

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<p>Hopeful, you’ve already gotten plenty of input from everyone else, so I will just say enjoy your cute and comfortable new shoes, however you choose to wear them. :)</p>

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<p>How is it possible to wear those footie things without having them wad up under your feet within five steps? I speak from experience here. I really wanted them to work. I even tried a couple of different brands, all with those little silicone things on the heel that are supposed to make them stay on. No luck. </p>

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<p>This is why I hate shoes. I am so uncomfortable in shoes without socks. Can bobby sox please come back in style?! </p>

<p>Anyway, my take is that if you wear them with long pants it’s okay to wear a sock in a dark inoffensive color, but obviously plenty of people up thread disagree! I have some brown tight weight knee highs that I wear with similar shoes. Some times I go in the other direction for the arty hipster look and wear stripes, but not with those shoes. If you want to look like you’ve got bare feet, I think nude knee highs are the way to go. </p>

<p>I’m not ready to wear boots, but it’s chilly here at night. </p>

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<p>I the the OP, thank you for all your input and definitely will try the various suggestions. I live in the northeast, so I can still wear the flats for another month or so. I never wore them because I did not know what goes with them, should have posted the question a year ago. </p>

<p>I do not work anymore, so they will be for everyday use when I am out and about. They are very comfortable I must say, I never like to wear shoes w/o socks, except for sandals. Do not like those footie thing, it does not work well for me. Knee high will do then. And some of the posters are right, I should be more concerned what clothing to go with it, pants, skirts, capris and color of them… As I hinted, I am totally clueless when it comes to fashion, I dress like an old lady I am told!</p>

<p>Isn’t bronze more of a fall color? Can I really wear them in the spring?</p>

<p>Again, thank you all for your input.</p>

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<p>I’m a personal fan of metallic shoes (love an all-black outfit with a metallic shoe for a pop) but I find silver and gold a lot more versatile than bronze, which I agree tends to be a bit more fall-oriented. </p>

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<p>Thinking more about it – it strikes me that if you want that autumn pumpkin-spice-latte-heavy-sweater-leaves-falling look, you might want to go for more of a penny loafer or penny-with-horse-bit style that comes up high on your foot. Ignore the price point of the first here because I’m just showing you what I mean conceptually: </p>

<p><a href=“http://www.bluefly.com/gucci-bronze-leather-horse-bit-penny-strap-loafers/PRODUCT_FEED/336719601/detail.fly?referer=ca_google_productads&partner=Gate_CSE_Google+Product+Ads_Gucci_Shoes&cm_mmc=ca_google_productads-_-Gucci-_-Shoes-_-336719601&utm_medium=pla&utm_source=google&utm_term=336719601&utm_content=Shoes&utm_campaign=Gucci&mkwid=VkORBLgm&pcrid=52712437988&pmt=&kwd=&pmid=&gclid=COarvbHk98ACFQsSMwod4moAZg”>http://www.bluefly.com/gucci-bronze-leather-horse-bit-penny-strap-loafers/PRODUCT_FEED/336719601/detail.fly?referer=ca_google_productads&partner=Gate_CSE_Google+Product+Ads_Gucci_Shoes&cm_mmc=ca_google_productads-_-Gucci-_-Shoes-_-336719601&utm_medium=pla&utm_source=google&utm_term=336719601&utm_content=Shoes&utm_campaign=Gucci&mkwid=VkORBLgm&pcrid=52712437988&pmt=&kwd=&pmid=&gclid=COarvbHk98ACFQsSMwod4moAZg&lt;/a&gt; </p>

<p>Or something that has a deliberately thicker type of sole and a more masculine cut to it:</p>

<p><a href=“https://www.google.com/search?q=bronze+penny+loafer&rlz=1C1FLDB_enUS547US547&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&imgil=YMZWh3xkrfrm3M%253A%253BRNKQgv3SNwsfiM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fprice.salespider.com%25252Fcpidkh-c7c38181014221e84402ddd14c470efd%25252Fheartsoul-elana-penny-loafers-women&source=iu&pf=m&fir=YMZWh3xkrfrm3M%253A%252CRNKQgv3SNwsfiM%252C_&usg=__6WGbPsPRsqafAZ0prdfVtHDpkTA%3D&biw=1216&bih=659&ved=0CEwQyjc&ei=QKMhVMbAMtS0yATw9YHYDQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=Dr77q5eEqmXJ9M%253A%3BeQ1eg_9x_KElXM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.shoebuy.com%252Fpi%252Fwolve%252Fjb%252Fwolve652385_4605_jb.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.shoebuy.com%252Fsperry-top-sider-penny-loafers.htm%3B450%3B260”>https://www.google.com/search?q=bronze+penny+loafer&rlz=1C1FLDB_enUS547US547&es_sm=93&tbm=isch&imgil=YMZWh3xkrfrm3M%253A%253BRNKQgv3SNwsfiM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fprice.salespider.com%25252Fcpidkh-c7c38181014221e84402ddd14c470efd%25252Fheartsoul-elana-penny-loafers-women&source=iu&pf=m&fir=YMZWh3xkrfrm3M%253A%252CRNKQgv3SNwsfiM%252C_&usg=__6WGbPsPRsqafAZ0prdfVtHDpkTA%3D&biw=1216&bih=659&ved=0CEwQyjc&ei=QKMhVMbAMtS0yATw9YHYDQ#facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=Dr77q5eEqmXJ9M%253A%3BeQ1eg_9x_KElXM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.shoebuy.com%252Fpi%252Fwolve%252Fjb%252Fwolve652385_4605_jb.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.shoebuy.com%252Fsperry-top-sider-penny-loafers.htm%3B450%3B260&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>But the ballet flat which exposes the full front is a very feminine shoe, so my vote is no socks. It’s a fundamentally lightier, aerier look than the two I’ve linked above. </p>

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<p>Just wear the shoes. No socks. Really, when you are indoors, you should be fine. Those little flats would be great with a pair of jeans. If you really have to wear something…get suntan colored knee highs. Those nude color are nun’s garb (not wishing to offend anyone…but my fashionista friends say…no nude nylons or forties or socks). </p>

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<p>Princess Kate wears nude nylons.
just sayin’</p>

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<p>Oh, see, I think suntan color is FAR worse than nude! Your ankles aren’t a different color from the rest of your body! </p>

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<p>A good test of hose: find those little samples/swatches that stores usually have on display in their hosiery department, and pull a few of the samples that you think could match your skin tone on your arm, just above the wrist would do. If it looks like there is hardly anything on your arm, that’s the color and denier you want. As invisible as possible. :)</p>

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<p>I love those shoes and I think the bronze works all year round with denim, khaki, etc. I would wear nude knee-highs, but no one ever accused me or being a fashionista. I think shoes are more comfortable with socks/tights/hose on your feet, and my feet get cold, too. I would keep an eye out for tights or trouser socks with a subtle pattern in a shade that coordinates with the shoes. A flat brown would probably be too dark and a beige or taupe too light.</p>

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<p>I live in LA and the winters aren’t too cold for flats but I do wear them with tights once it drops into the 60s. I save my boots for when it rains. I do find that they only look right to me when the tights match exactly. </p>

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<p>I do to know PG. When I wear nude nylons, they don’t look. “Nude”. They make my ankles look far lighter than the rest of my skin…and I’m pretty fair!</p>

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<p>Of course these socks are sold out, but I would definitely wear them with the bronze shoes!</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.absolutesocks.com/florence-mocha-lace-trouser-socks/”>http://www.absolutesocks.com/florence-mocha-lace-trouser-socks/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;