I should probably warn you, dearest new readers, that much of Style Dispatch will involve socks, thigh highs, stockings, etc. I really, really love legwear. One might even call my love an obsession. My sock collection takes up at least 6 drawers! Seriously, gents and ladies – I dropped over $200 on socks alone when I went to Tokyo. There is something infinitely alluring in covered legs, with maybe just a sliver of skin peeking from under a skirt; more appeal in layering than revealing. I’m not talking about modesty, however. I love “sheer” and I love “form-fitting” and carefully exposed clavicles or shoulders are wonderful! I simply appreciate a certain air of mystery. It’s this concept that makes extra-long socks like the pair in this post so very irresistible. Scroll down for lots more photos and outfit details.
This here as a casual outfit, worn on an outing with my family. I don’s know about you, but the word “casual” always sets me on edge and makes me try extra-hard to avoid mediocrity. I’m fond of pairing loose, long tops with short skirts and flats – it’s comfortable, practical and still cute, damn it. Basically, it’s everything you want a casual outfit to be. Anyone who knows and understands this formula will agree that there’s no reason to ever leave the cave looking dull. To continue on the path to comfort and avoid lugging a giant bag, I rebel with a tiny utili-sack. I love the word “sack”, by the way.
You’ll find the outfit breakdown after the rest of the photos, below.
- Loose sweater – F21
- Gray short skirt – F21
- Thigh-high socks – Target
- Shoes – Ross [yes, Ross!]
- Bag – somewhere in the winding recesses of Harajuku
- Sock Garters – SockDreams.com
- Rivet Ring by Shane Case
And… ¿where i find a model like you? :P
the sock garters are love! you have me hooked on them.
Ross is an exciting shoe treasure hunt. I love it!
What’s not to love about socks? And you really know how to show them off.
In my opinion, you should write a whole post dedicated to socks and maybe you can even model your collection, which I bet must be impressive.
Can’t wait for most style updates!
I love the garters =)
Yes, Ross. You got that one right. He LOVEs those shoes.
And he also completely agrees with you about the value of the covered leg w/ sliver of thigh and the love for the sock collection. If he were a girl he would have many thigh-highs. Oi. Girls are painful. They are a delicious agony, aren’t they?
There is an error in my post… damn it!
MORE was the word I intended to write there.
Anyway, love the post!
And there is no better place than Tokyo for the ultimate legwear, especially over-the-knee socks. I love how all the girls wear them anytime, anywear over there and nobody gives them shit for it.
I LOVE socks, problem is I have some tree-trunk legs (overexagerating, i know) and trying not to look dumb in them or finding ones that fit over the knee and don’t look like they’re cutting off my circulation is like, a feat. Therefore, I enjoy oggling other people in neat socks.
I also agree with your stance on casual. For my job I have to wear a form of uniform, so even for trips to the supermarket I refuse to be bland!
I love, love love this outfit. Your style is just so spot on.
There is a Japanese term for that “sliver of skin” between skirt and knee socks: zettai ryouiki. In true otaku fashion there is also theory on how to achieve perfect zettai ryouiki, a common estimation being the ratio: 4:1:2.5 (length of skirt, amount of skin, and length of sock above the knee).
Well, yes, ah, don’t ask me how I know that.
Your garters add a nice dynamic and I spent more than a few moments ogling your shoes. I love the color, the sheen and, of course, the buckle and strap.
So far loving the new blog posts Zo!
I’ll be graduating from uni with a bachelors in design soon, and i’ve always wondered what on earth im supposed to wear to an interview- they told us not to dress corporate, but “neat with flare”, then i think wtf is that supposed to mean?! just like ‘casual’ i dont ever want to be mediocre, especially in a job interview – so i am very thankful for your style dispatch posts, i hope to soon find some inspiration to put together a stylish job outfit.
i agree with you about the socks.
Everyone should have a t-shirt with this :
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Rrrawrrr. :-) Hello again, good looking! These thigh highs .. rrrawr!
Where are the suspenders from? Or do you call them rather snap straps?
I have those exact sock garters from Sock Dreams and I love them. Last month I visited their lovely store in Portland and came away with only three pairs of socks…an amazing feat of self control on my part. Thanks for resuming your style posts, I do adore them!
Do you wear the socks with the garters showing?