Your Stylist Says...

Your Stylist Says...

Which socks and when?

Your Stylist breaks it down

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Abby Arad
Apr 13, 2025
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Has a newspaper article ever rattled a generation of women like that NYT piece on millennials and their no-show socks? Doubtful. What started as TikTok teasing in 2020 exploded into a full-on generational clash. Suddenly, millennial women - already spending a fortune to look younger - were spiraling: “Wait… are my socks aging me?”

We weren’t ready for this. I’m here to help. Let’s get into it.

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A guide for today’s letter. Screenshot for later!

Shorts:

Let’s start with an easy one; sport shorts - the answer is YES! A cute sock is a great addition:

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