Fashionable Sock – Legwear Is Coming Of Age

Just a couple years ago, legwear was considered solely a basic item. But not anymore. Legwear is coming of age in the accessory category, and designers say they expect to see the trend escalate among consumers during the next couple of seasons.

Look through any high fashion magazine like Vogue or Elle and you’ll see coverage on her legs in both the ads and editorial pages, says Kayser-Roth’s Jody Eskenazi, designer for HUE and Calvin Klein legwear. Where for years, you never saw anything on the legs, magazines are showing her wearing tights, wearing sheers, wearing patterns on the leg on every page.

Consumers are embracing the idea of using legwear to accessorize as well as to cover the legs. Manufacturers and retailers who demonstrate how to accessorize with socks and sheers are likely to see their sales rise, say designers.

Color and patterns are key in the accessory trend. Legwear with different patterns and colors can change the way an outfit looks.

Its like wearing a different pair of earrings or a different necklace, says Designer Linda Measmer of Wells Hosiery, Asheboro, NC.

Dressing the leg with patterned hosiery is an inexpensive and stylish way to accessorize apparel and one that is expected to catch on like wildfire during spring and fall, 2003. Adding a touch of color, trim or pattern to anklets and short socks infuses a fashion element that can be paired with coordinating apparel.

For so long, it has been about numbers but now everyone feels we need to go back and show fashion in legwear, says Measmer. We are beginning to see a lot of patterns. That is a good and affordable way to accessorize our outfits. In this economy, you can afford to buy new hosiery more often than new outfits.

Also see; knee high socks.

About The Author:

Rony Swede is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.socks-n-socks.com. Having indulged in countless sporting activites over the years, Rony is a self-appointed expert on socks and enjoys sharing his insights with consumers.

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