Suddenly, Everyone Is Wearing This Divisive Under-$18 Trend

In a matter of no time at all, tube socks have gone from being the piece you never considered ever buying to the cool essential to add to your shopping list immediately. At least, that’s what happened to me. Growing up, I would have never considered wearing tube socks—instead opting for no-show styles that would be hidden underneath all of my sneakers. Recently, though, tall, ribbed athletic socks have been dominating the street style scene and my Instagram feed and I absolutely had to opt-in.

Not only is the trend a low cost for entry (I picked up a 3-pack at Rite-Aid for $7), but it’s also very wearable if you’re after a cozy travel look. Rather than wearing a pair of stiff jeans for a recent trip, I threw on a pair of sweatpants, New Balance sneakers, and tube socks that felt equal parts comfortable and cool. But I’m not alone—plenty of stylish fashion girls are wearing tube socks, and I’m breaking their looks down here. Ahead, shop the affordable accessory that is about to be everywhere.

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This article was published at an earlier date and has been updated.

Associate Director, Special Projects

Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear with over a decade of experience in fashion, editorial, and publishing. She oversees luxury content and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. She also contributes to podcast recordings, social media, and branded content initiatives. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, MyTheresa, and Luisa Via Roma, and rising designers such as Refine and Tove, and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Before Who What Wear, Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on assistant styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.