Over the knee socks – your legs will thank you!

I love socks! I especially love cosy, tactile socks which are as attractive to look at as they are comfortable to wear and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way. Luckily there is plenty to get excited about this season, not least because our Autumn 2011 catalogue boasts 2 brand new sock styles bringing the total to 7 different designs.

As the cooler nights start to make an appearance, I love my over-the-knee socks. As well as being ideal for pairing with skirts and sheepskin boots, they can keep your legs really warm under trousers. Here is a brief round-up of our over-the-knee ranges;

Firstly, here are our two new sock designs for Autumn 2011 - Lacy Over the Knee Socks and Damask Over the Knee Socks…

The Lacy Over the Knee Socks (on the left in the image above) are made from luxurious 100% merino wool so as you might imagine they are delightfully soft. My favourite shade is the bitter chocolate because they look particularly flattering. These socks are cosy enough to keep your feet, legs and knees warm all winter –fabulous!

The Damask Socks (on the right) are made from 70% fine merino and 30% nylon and they feel really light and delicate. I think that the pretty pattern and cream or black colour choices would complement a simple outfit such as an understated shift dress.

To recap on one of our already-established designs, our original Over the Knee Socks are consistently fast sellers all year round and we have a number of repeat customers who keep coming back for more colours!

They are so snug to wear and the range of colours means you can find a pair to go with any outfit you choose. New for this year are the Duck Egg, Mole, Navy and Purple shades. These socks have sold out in the past as they are very popular so I would advise ordering them sooner rather than later!

While they aren’t technically over-the-knee length, I must mention our Stripey Cashmere Socks; they are beautifully bold with gorgeous contrasting stripes to make them really stand out. The knee length version would look great with one of our jumper dresses, such as the Supersoft Slouch Dress and being cashmere they are sumptuously soft.

The shade options include new Damson and Grey/Milk this season, both of which I love. The Stripey Cashmere Socks are also available in an ankle length for less chilly days.

You will be pleased to know that all of the socks I have mentioned are in stock and available to buy now. To view our complete sock range, please click here.