Floral Lace Trim Ankle Socks

Ankle socks tend to be either plain and invisible or novelty and unwearable. The Floral Lace Trim Ankle Socks from Cozy Crest sit in the useful middle - a simple sock with a lace cuff at the ankle, so the only part that shows above a trainer or a flat is the part worth looking at.

The cut is the practical detail. They sit high enough on the ankle to stay put through a day of walking rather than slipping under the heel, which is the single failing that makes most low-cut socks not worth owning. The knit has enough give across the foot to be comfortable without leaving a mark at the cuff.

They work under sneakers, loafers, flats and ankle boots, and the floral lace makes them presentable enough to be seen with a cropped trouser or a skirt rather than something you would rather nobody noticed. Wash inside out on a cool cycle to protect the lace, and avoid tumble drying on high heat.

• Product type: Ankle socks
• Brand: Cozy Crest
• Detail: Floral lace trim cuff
• Cut: Sits above the ankle, stay-put fit
• Knit: Soft with give, no tight cuff marks
• Care: Wash inside out on cool; avoid high-heat tumble drying
• Best for: Sneakers, flats, loafers, ankle boots, warmer days