Fall’s Eclectic Socks and Tights: How to Style

On the runway, brands such as Miu Miu, Gucci, and Valentino are embracing eclectic legwear: crumpled knee-highs peeking out of peep-toe heels, patterned tights, sheers layered atop each other. Even L’eggs, a brand half a century old, is hawking reds and violets instead of corporate beige. In short, these aren’t our mothers’ stockings. Here’s how we’d style them.

Rock the Color Block

Translucent pink socks (above) slipped on top of purple tights create depth without sacrificing sleekness, and the pointed Gucci mules add New Wave spunk.

Two May Be Better Than One

These slinky Miu Miu socks are thin enough that layering them creates a barely there contrast — no lumpy silhouettes in sight.

Lean Into Monochrome

To accompany such intricate Valentino Garavani heels, the tights should serv