Harajuku…White Socks…?
January 12, 2012 @ 7:03 am
Written by Sara Cornell
When Gwen Stefani speaks fashion, I usually listen. (I listen to her music too, but I especially like her sense of style.) Granted some of her outfits are totally out there, but I love the way she takes different elements creates a unique and unified look. Which is why I’m having a hard time with this particular ensemble:
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To me, white socks scream gym class and tennis courts. Not “I’m off to a business meeting with my agent…” or “I’m leaving the courthouse having just won a major settlement against the paparazzi or something…” Clearly the socks are meant to be seen; why else would she be wearing crop trousers? I was about to cast this outfit off as the equivalent of a bad hair day, when I say this picture:
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In both pictures EVERYTHING is working until you get to the ankles. The socks break up – and not in a good way – great colors and statement pieces. Love the funky sunglasses, the oversize jackets, the big boxy totes. Then Wham! WHITE SOCKS! Yuck. Not flattering. Would someone please tell me when white socks became a fashion statement for anyone past the 4th grade? Am I the only one who feels this way? Leave us a comment and let us know your opinion of white socks on the catwalk…
About the Author: Sara Cornell
I agree with you a 100%! I also love Gwen but I have no clue what she’s thinking wearing white socks, especially with the 2nd outfit with the high heels. And I actually don’t like the 1st outfit at all.
Oh well, she’s a mom now so maybe she’s being more laid back, but she got to remember that she’s not a regular mom and the world is watching her and taking pictures. If I wore that, nobody would care.
I have a love hate relationship with this look. Its something I would probably never wear but something that in a very wrong way looks very right on the right people….
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I totally agree with the writer, everything works well until we see the white socks, but maybe Gwen likes the style, so just respect her eyesight is okay.
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well, that’s what they want and I admire them!!
As a guy, I can say that this is a very sexy look. There are a lot of guys that, like me, love white socks on ladies, especially knee socks. My wife wears white knee socks literally every day with all kinds of outfits.