Trend to Try?

It's been a while since I've seen this trend alive and well, but it's alive and well across the pond in this just-snapped Instragram picture. Instead of hating it, I'm actually kind of liking the way it looks and I think the socks-and-sandal scenario works because of the color play. I think dark black opaque tights can work any time but with a lighter heel like these a charcoal grey ankle sock does just the trick, can't be too tall and just slouchy enough. Not too bad for alternative with a bit of dressed-up appeal.

(photo: courtesy of @clarevivier)