Socks and sandals? No way. Socks and ankle boots? Yes. Don't believe us? Take it from the likes of designers Tory Burch and Josie Natori, as well as style icons Grace Mahary, Gizele Oliveira and Jennifer Anniston -- socks with ankle boots are a major trend this season. It may be hard to wrap your head around such a sock-centric look at first, but trust us. Whether you pair them with a midi pencil skirt or cropped boyfriend jeans, this is the only way to wear ankle boots in 2015. Read on for all the inspo you'll need to style socks with ankle boots in the chicest way possible.
The 1920s meets 2015 with this high-society look from Josie Natori's latest collection. Decadent elements like the embellished headpiece and fur coat are brought down to earth with Natori's muted color palette and pointy-toe ankle boots with matching socks. Try a monochromatic pairing like this one for a subtle take on the trend.
RanFan's Fall 2015 runway show featured this high-end fur ensemble paired with black leather ankle boots and scrunched knit socks. We love the juxtaposition of glam outerwear and casual-cool footwear.
Model Gizele Oliveira brought a sense of humor to the socks-and-booties trend, wearing Jeffrey Campbell kicks with a pair of colorful, graphic socks. Get a similar look with Jeffrey Campbell Hunter-f boots, $225 and Urban Outfitters Brunch socks, $8.
Fashion Blog Gastro Chic caught model Grace Mahary at NYFW rocking a unique textured ensemble, complete with cowboy-inspired booties and contrasting ankle socks. For a similar look, try Saint Laurent Santiag Leather Western Ankle Boots, $1,195, and basic white socks.