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When it comes to expressing our personality, our preferred colours and patterns, how we dress is one of the best ways in which we can do this. From mixing and matching wardrobe staples with a bright cardigan, a funky tie or even being bold with patterns and textures. However, whilst we are often brave enough to showcase our personality through our clothing and accessories. When it comes to adding in socks, they tend to be the comfortable, the practical aspect of the outfit.
With little or, no additional thought put into selecting which ones to wear that day. They are often hidden under trousers or within our footwear – so why should we be more adventurous with our sock selection? Take a look at my thoughts below…
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When did wearing socks become more about comfort and practicality?
Whilst I realise that socks need to be comfortable, after all, the chances are you’ll have them on your feet from dawn to dusk. Then there is the practical side of them being hard wearing and great at washing so that you can wear them time after time. But when did wearing socks become more about these things than as an accessory to your outfit?
Socks are just as much of an accessory as anything else
In a similar way to adding a belt or scarf to your outfit to add that little extra touch. Your socks should be doing the same thing. They should be adding another layer to your outfit, sharing your favourite colour, pattern or character. Even simply matching the colour pop of your chosen shirt, handbag or scarf that day.

The novelty is not just for Christmas
I’m sure I’m not the only person to have received a novelty pair of socks at Christmas. After all, it’s part of the fun. But why do they get packed away at the back of the sock drawer as soon as the festive season is over? These are a great way to showcase your love for Star Wars, Harry Potter, stripes or anything else. A badge of pride, simply worn on your feet instead of your lapel.
Raising a smile
There is no better way to bring a smile to a colleague or strangers face than someone spotting the funky pair of socks you are wearing. Even striking up a conversation about what’s on them, why you like them, what other pairs you have at home etc. This small interaction can really lift someones’ day without you even knowing it.
Win a SockShop Bamboo Brights gift set
In the hope of injecting a little funkiness into your sock selection, we are lucky enough to have a SockShop Bamboo Brights gift set to giveaway.
Prize: SockShop Bamboo Brights gift set (winner to select either a men’s or ladies gift set, in their preferred colourway)
To enter simply complete the Gleam widget below, all entries are optional and each one completed will gain you more entries into the random draw.
SockShop Bamboo Brights gift set (AFFT)
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LADIES 1 PAIR PANTHERELLA 85% CASHMERE RIB KNEE HIGH – they look so incredibly warm!
The gnomes with their long read hats
I just love funky socks! I’ve worn them for years. Not just an item of clothing but an expression of your personality! Being a huge cat-lover am especially fond of their animal print sox.
https://www.sockshop.co.uk/products/mens_1_pair_sockshop_bamboo_cheesy_feet_socks?colour=Yellow
Cheezy.
Colourful socks are one of my pleasures after having to wear nothing but black socks during my working life. I love these Bamboo Brights ! 🙂
I love the gingerbread man bamboo socks.
Great selections for all occasions – I like the LADIES 2 PAIR ELLE CHUNKY RIBBED BOOT SOCKS – these would be so useful in the winter
whoop whoop
Cheesy feet!
Bamboo cheesy feet – they are cracking
I love the Ladies Lulu Guinness heart shaped glasses bamboo socks.
I love the SANTA’S ELF CHRISTMAS GIFT BOXED SOCKS. They remind me of Elf (the movie)
Loving the Holy Guacamole socks!
Pride Rainbow Love is Love Socks
Love the cheesey feet
Ladies 1 pair thought animal kin bamboo and organic socks – the mustard ones with stags on!
Love the gnome socks
Love the French poodle print
Bamboo Gingerbread Man
How cool are their bamboo socks! I love the alpaca ones and I’d probably get my Dad a pair of the Santa ones if I was to annoy him.
The gingerbread man one – super cute!
I really like the SockShop Lazy Panda Bamboo French Poodle Gift Boxed Socks. I love that the poodle is wearing a beret!
i like the santa elf christmas sock
I love the Rudolph pair. Just the thing to get me in the festive spirit
PRIDE RAINBOW LOVE IS LOVE SOCKS are my favourite
love the cheesy feet design 🙂
I love the French Poodle socks
Lazy Panda Bamboo Pigs in Blankets socks
Nice to see I’m not alone in loving new socks 🙂 I like the christmas elf socks best!
I love the Lazy Panda Bamboo Goldfish socks
lazy panda pigs in blankets are great
The Chilli Mad socks – now I know what stocking filler I’m going to get my chilli mad husband this Christmas!
I like the Lazy Panda Bamboo Santa
Love the gnome socks. Thankyou for the competition x
LADIES 3 PAIR PRINGLE JUNE DOTS AND PLAIN COTTON SOCKS
MENS 1 PAIR FALKE LHASA RIB CASHMERE BLEND CASUAL SOCKS, love a bit of luxury
I love the wonder woman socks with a cape
Love the kids superhero cape socks
PRINGLE LYNDSEY CUSHIONED SPORT SOCKS caught my eye
Mens 2 Pair SockShop Wild Feet Winter Themed Fluffy Bed Sock, wouldnt mind them in my stocking
I love the wild feet halloween cat socks!
I love the looks of the lazy panda bamboo french poodle socks, they are so cute and I’ve never tried bamboo socks before.
WILD FEET FA-BOO-LOUS GHOST
Although I love the bamboo plain brights for adults, the HEAT HOLDERS MINIONS SLIPPER SOCKS WITH GRIP for children really caught my eye.
I love the Wild Feet Gift Boxed Koala Cotton Socks
ELLE FLUFFY AND COSY BLISSFUL BED TIME SOCKS
I’am a little bit in love with the Harry Potter house badges sock set!!!
I am loving the muppets socks, so cheerful
I love the Spellbinding Socks 🙂
I love the power of love – pride! lovely colours 🙂
Love them all!!!
Thought Gardener Bamboo and Organic Cotton Gift Boxed Socks.
fantastic colours
The Lazy Panda Bamboo Santa are fab
I love the Lulu Guinness kisses socks
I love wearing happy socks!
I love the ELLE POPCORN SEQUINNED COSY MOCCASIN SOCKS – gorgeous!
I love the Sesame Street socks, they are so cute!
I love the Striped Colour Burst Bamboo Socks chasing rainbows!
gingerbread man bamboo socks
I love the pusheen socks! So cute!