Have a festive touch wearing Christmas Stockings

 One of the Christmas traditions in Anglo-Saxon countries is to put socks on the fireplace or by the tree. Do you know the origin of this tradition? Have you ever wondered how to add festive socks to fashionable looks? Let us answer these questions.

There are different versions about the origin of this tradition, the best known is the one that goes back to the Middle Ages, which tells that a man, grief-stricken by the death of his wife, gave away all the money he had, leaving him and his three daughters in poverty.

Once the ladies wanted to get married, the man realized that he had nothing to give them as a token of his good wishes on this special day and was saddened. The news did not take long to reach Santa Claus, who left them three gold coins by throwing them down the chimney into the socks that were lying on the chimney to dry. This is how this custom began. 

Nowadays, some families tell their children that the gifts inside these socks are from Santa Claus and the ones around the tree are from the family.

Without a doubt, Christmas stockings are a key element for these dates, whether you have them decorating your living room or you are thinking of including them in your festive looks. 

This year, the trend of wearing shoes with stockings was renewed, marking a new style guide to wear them. Although in previous years this proposal has been repelled by many fashion experts, brands such as Dior or Miu Miu continue to bet on it, as a piece to highlight outfits.

How to style Christmas Stockings in your looks?

If you still have doubts about how to add Christmas stockings to your looks, here are some ideas on how to combine this element, turn them into protagonists and wear them in the most stylish way possible.

Skirt, midi or maxi skirts with this trend of socks with shoes goes great, especially the silhouettes with flight and tight to the body. Wear them with loafers, or are sandals with thin straps.

Eighties style, if you like prints, wear Christmas stockings over leggings, with loafers and an oversized sweater. With wide leg or culotte style pants at the ankle, dare with heeled shoes.

As you can find typical Christmas designs, there are also almost transparent silhouettes with rhinestones and snowflakes, wear them in a cocktail look with a tight dress and a trench coat.

With a flowing pant and high-heeled sandals with ankle strap, tying the pants with the sandal strap, this proposal will make you look like a fashionista.

A two-piece blazer and skirt ensemble, this combination goes great with loafers, or Mary Jane platform shoes.

Heeled loafers, ankle boots with triangular toe and slim heel, as well as combat boots, are other types of shoes that make a perfect match with Christmas stockings.

Take the risk to wear this trend with outfits that you thought were impossible, experiment using your creativity, remember that in this festive season, the outfits with an extra touch are the top ones that steal the looks in the street style.

Create amazing outfits with the Christmas Stockings 

Get inspired by the following looks to create stylish outfits with Christmas stockings, get to know some of the garments you can find in the On Post collection.

Platform shoes + wide leg pants + turtleneck sweater

Wear Christmas stockings with platform shoes Mary Jane style, in a look with a wide leg pant and a turtleneck sweater, go for a pattern with a similar color to your socks, make sure these will be seen, they will be the protagonists.

Take a look at this wide leg pant, Pants Agatha Blue from Mysso Swimwear.

Sartorial pants + white shirt with puffed sleeves + leather blazer jacket

This combination is perfect for winter, combine with loafers or sneakers, wear under your Christmas stockings, let them peek out from under the pants, giving a touch of fun to your outfit.

Check out Lirio Morelo's blouse, Bluson Lady of the White Night

Flared midi skirt + satin shirt + heeled sandals 

As previously mentioned, be sure to try this combination, it will make you look chic and cozy, wear a midi skirt, with a satin shirt tucked on one side of the skirt and heeled sandals, don't forget your Christmas stockings, add a beret for a more Parisian look. Take a look at Alta's Alessia Neutral Sandals.

Chunky loafers + mini dress + long coat

Chunky loafers are one of the trends that are still in force, create an outfit with a mini dress and a long coat, add accessories like gloves, if the temperature is very low wear some stockings with Christmas pattern, like snowflakes or polka dots. Check out this dress by Concepción Miranda, SAKURA DRESS.

Wide leg overalls + turtleneck top + faux fur coat + headscarf

Wear a 70s movie star inspired look, wear this vintage look with a wide leg or flared overalls, a turtleneck top, with some platform sandals, add a scarf on your head, it will cover you from the cold plus it will make you look chic. Don't forget the sunglasses! Check out Carolina Estefan's multipurpose scarf, ROSALIA SCARF.

Get inspired by these look ideas to wear Christmas stockings in the most chic way, find tips and the aforementioned garments at On Post!

By Katia García