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Not too long ago, Sock It To Me blogged about famous socks and it got us thinking about notable socks on the silver screen. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but it’s fun to realise how big an impact legwear makes in a movie without the audience necessarily realising it. We Dreamers put our heads together to think of our favourite instances of socks on film.
Funny enough, the first thing I thought of were Mrs. Robinson’s stockings in The Graduate. This is from 1967, so they’re actual stockings, not stay-ups or thigh highs. They’re so key to the film and character design that if you run a search for “The Graduate poster” about 90% of the posters that show up have Mrs. Robinson’s stockings right in the foreground. For a similar sheer and sexy stocking, the Sheer Lace Top Stockings with Backseam in Black are a safe bet.
The very next thing I thought of was Clueless. Maybe Cher doesn’t rock the craziest socks, but she does know the benefit of properly accessorising with knee highs. The Opaque Solid Nylon Trouser Socks are a perfect match for accessorising Cher’s preppy looks.
Here’s where the other Dreamers stepped in and helped me think of more movies! A far more classic sock, that I cannot believe I didn’t think of, is the black and white striped number we see on the Wicked Witch of the East, after Dorothy’s house smushes her in The Wizard of Oz. The N Stripes in Black & White are a sure bet for a match.
More films with socks as co-stars (or at least in cameos) after the jump!
by Brenna
April 27th, 2012
Unless you choose 2 Day Express by the end of the day today (Friday the 28th), you probably won’t get your socks in time for Halloween on Monday (check out our shipping info page and give us a call if you have questions, we know how important socks are this time of year) But don’t worry! There are two costume socks you can DIY yourself, if you need a last-minute finishing touch for your costume. In both these DIY I’m using the O Basics, but any plain sock will work perfectly.
Skeleton Socks!
If you need something like the Kawaii Skeleton OTK, all you need is a pair of black socks, a paintbrush and some white acrylic paint (like craft paint). This one is easier to do if you put the socks on (it’s even easier if you have someone help you, though!). Keep in mind, some paint will leak through to your leg, but that’s the beauty of craft paint, it washes off.
Using our image of the Kawaii Skeleton OTK or an image of leg bones as a guide, paint some bones on your socks. If you’re not comfortable freehanding, use a piece of chalk or a white eye liner to draw some guides before you paint. The result is much more like an x-ray, which I kind of like!
Not too hard! But if you want an even easier option, you can DIY your own version of a very popular stocking we sold out of way too fast this season. That and more after the jump (believe me, you want to see what other Halloweeny goodness I have to share)! Read more »
by Brenna
October 28th, 2011
If you want to make sure that your socks get to you in time for any weekend parties before Halloween proper, it’s best to choose Priority Shipping for your order. Priority Shipping is $5 extra on orders under $50, but it’s worth it if you need your socks by a certain time. Our Shipping info page has all the hard data. To choose Priority Shipping just select it from the drop down on the Shipping Options page of the checkout process:
Oh dang! Halloween is only about a week away?! Have you thought of a costume yet? It’s not quite enough time to whip something complicated together and you know that all the good stuff in thrift stores have been scooped up already. So what to do? Well, at the start of the month I mentioned some socks that make a costume, but now it’s time to bring in socks that are a costume (or most of one).
No, don’t worry, we’re not suggesting you wear just socks. It’s cold this time of year. But to be a ninja, all you need is to wear all black and the Ninja Knee Highs from Gumball Poodle.
And to be a bee takes just the Fuzzy Stripe Leg Warmers in Black & Yellow and, if you’re feeling adventurous, the Striped Over the Knees in Black & Yellow turned into arm warmers with the know-how from the Arm Warmer Basics DIY.
Still stumped? We’ve got a couple more ideas after the jump! Read more »
by Brenna
October 21st, 2011
Just like the pair of knee highs that pull an entire outfit together, there are key socks for certain costumes that make people go “perfect!” instead of “who?” We’ve gathered some of our favourites for you to start out this month of costumes and disguises.
Now, when you see someone in a sharp suit—maybe with leather jacket—a fedora and patent black dress shoes, you might be thinking that’s one well-dressed fellow but how’s that a costume? But add a pair of white socks like the EG Smith Socklings in White (and make sure the hem of those pants is just short enough to show them off!) and you know it’s the King of Pop, Michael Jackson!
(If you’re going for Billie Jean video accuracy, you’ll want a pink sock to match your shirt, like the Bastia Comfort Top Crew)
A dark red pleated skirt, orange sweater and thick framed glasses is just nerdy-cute, but add cuffed orange knee socks like the O Rayon Flax Blend in Carrot or the O Basics in Sherbet (whichever matches the sweater best) and you’re Velma Dinkley of Scooby-Doo!
A couple more key sock suggestions after the jump! Read more »
by Brenna
October 7th, 2011
Halloween is so close I can almost taste the candy! If you’re still searching for the last key elements of your costume we’ve got a list to help you out.
If you love face paint, you may want to try rocking the La Calavera Catrina look, a classic Dia de los Muertos costume and image. Some face paint, any sort of outfit, and a pair of the Harajuku Long Bones Arm Warmers and the Kawaii Skeleton Over The Knee.
More costume fun after the jump!
by Brenna
October 22nd, 2010
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