Leg Avenue Sweetheart Athletic Knee Socks

Knee socks with a heart motif and absolutely no shame about it. The Sweetheart set pairs black with pink for a varsity look that lands somewhere between playful and pointed, and the heart detail is the part that gets noticed second, after the legs.

Knee highs sit at the easiest point on the leg to wear, which is why they go with more outfits than people expect: a pleated skirt, denim shorts, sneakers, boots, or a lingerie set when you want one piece that is not trying so hard. They are a reliable base for a cheerleader, schoolgirl, or sporty costume build, and they make a cheap, cheerful gift for someone who collects this kind of thing. Roll them up the leg rather than pulling from the cuff, and hand wash in cool water with a lay-flat dry to keep the knit tight.

Plain white knee socks are everywhere and cost nothing. The reason to reach for this pair is the athletic striping and the heart, which turn a basic sock into an actual outfit decision.

• Style: Athletic knee socks with heart motif
• Look: Varsity stripe, sits at the knee
• Wear with: Skirts, shorts, sneakers, boots, costume sets
• Care: Hand wash cool, lay flat to dry
• Available in: Black/Pink, One Size