'Tis the season for legwear--knee-high and thigh-high socks, tights, and leggings to keep our legs toasty warm and our selves from shivering in the chill autumn air. Although I normally review beauty products, I couldn't resist when Ozone Socks contacted me, offered to send me free socks, and asked me to review their products. This was back in the summer; I pleaded heat wave and postponed the review for another time, but now that the weather has cooled I really have no excuse to procrastinate any longer, do I?
Founded by fashion industry veteran Laurie Mallett, Ozone wants to lend socks and legwear the same fun and fashion cred given to other garments: "For too long the sock has been ignored by the world of fashion and we’re going to change that." Among the various innovations this company has introduced to the sock world, perhaps the most interesting one is their whimsical designs. I browsed through their website and chose the 'Fashion not Bondage' knee-highs to review. (The company rep I spoke to threw in a second pair because I only picked one pair.)
The socks are densely knit and very good quality. In fact, the over-the-knee striped socks that Ozone threw in proved so warm that I may pair them with a mini sweater dress instead of my usual tights. I can definitely see myself layering them under tall boots, but Ozone's designs are meant to be seen. Would these socks work as visible components of my outfits? I styled a couple of outfits around the socks to find out, and the answer was a resounding yes!
The only downside I see to Ozone is that the price points are a bit high. Prices generally range from $12-45 for a single pair. As a consumer, I'd be discouraged from buying Ozone socks--having to order online, pay shipping, wait for my parcel--when I could pick up a less expensive alternative at a local store and wear them immediately.
Still... They're awfully cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are soooo cute!! My little problem this season is that I'm pregnant and with my swollen legs and all, I know I'll look like a clown wearing these! I just leave it to you fab girls to wear them this season! Hehehe~
ReplyDeletethey are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThose socks are soo cute! Your outfits look great with them too.
ReplyDeleteSo fun! The big tall socks aren't 100% flattering on my gams, but I wear 'em anyway sometimes. And they're super cute on YOU, doll.
ReplyDeletethese socks are so cute.
ReplyDeleteadorable, but i do agree with you on the price! i think i'd only wear them around the house (:
ReplyDeletebisous, xx
Love the knee-highs! I don't think they'd look good on me unfortunately, but they're great on you!
ReplyDeleteSoooo adorable! I am coveting over the knee socks!!
ReplyDeleteI rarely click through when I skim through my RSS feeds, but I gotta say:
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I absolutely adore both of your outfits, Lise.
looove the one with buckles! I think socks, stockings and hosiery is underrated in fashion.. it can do so much for an outfit :)
ReplyDeleteTrue that, Lisa. I LOVE socks but to spend upwards of $40 for one pair? You're lucky you're a keeper of those Fashion Not Bondages tho :P
ReplyDeletei was lucky enough last fall to catch an Ozone sample sale. i'm a big fan of over the knee socks (and i bought a pair of the bondagy knee-hi ones, even), but their over the knee socks i found did NOT stand up to walking around like a normal person (then again, most don't!).
ReplyDeletethe bondagy ones have a design flaw--the buckles are only on one side--so they're not mirror images of one another, which i think would look much better.