Leg Avenue Candy Cane Lurex Striped Over The Knee Socks

Candy cane stripes in lurex, over the knee. The metallic thread runs through the stripe so the whole sock catches light, which is the detail that separates a holiday piece from a novelty one.

Over the knee is the length that works with almost everything: a short skirt, shorts, a slip dress, boots, or an oversized sweater and nothing else. These are made for December, from a party to a photo set to a gift that lands under a tree, and the shimmer means they photograph well under indoor lighting. Roll them up the leg rather than pulling from the cuff so the ribbing keeps its grip. Hand wash in cool water, lay flat to dry, and wash them alone the first time to keep the white clean.

Most holiday socks are cotton with a printed stripe and one season in them. Lurex is a woven metallic thread, so the shine is part of the fabric and survives the wash.

• Style: Candy cane striped over the knee socks
• Detail: Lurex metallic thread through the stripe
• Wear with: Short skirts, shorts, boots, sweaters
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry, wash separately first
• Available in: White, One Size