7 Ways to Style Le Bon Shoppe Socks This Winter

The fastest way to style Le Bon Shoppe socks for winter is to let them show, not hide them. Cuff your jeans, let a stripe peek above your boots, or go for the visible-stripe-over-sneaker look. A good pair of Le Bon Shoppe socks (Wally, Her, or Snow Varsity) works as the finishing detail in an outfit, the same way a great pair of earrings does. Below are 7 ways to wear them this winter, from Freo puddle-jumping to dinner-out weather, plus a quick guide to which style suits which look.

In this article

• 1. The boot-peek, with chunky boots
• 2. Snow Varsity socks for actual cold snaps
• 3. Crew socks with loafers
• 4. Sparkle socks for dinner and drinks
• 5. Double up for extra warmth
• 6. Stripe-over-sneaker for the school run
• 7. Building your winter sock edit
• FAQ

Le Bon Shoppe socks at a glance

1. The boot-peek, with chunky boots

This is the one everyone is doing right now, and for good reason: it takes an outfit from "fine" to "did she just come from a European coffee shop". Cuff your jeans just above the ankle, let a stripe of sock show over the top of a chunky boot, and you have instantly added texture and colour without touching the rest of the outfit. The Wally Socks in Camel Stripe were made for exactly this. They are slouchy by design, so they sit naturally rather than sitting up stiff and neat.

Keep the rest of the look simple: an oversized knit, straight-leg denim, and let the sock do the talking. This works just as well with Doc Martens as it does with a sleeker riding boot.

The boot-peek hero

Le Bon Shoppe Wally Socks, Camel Stripe

Slouchy stripe crew socks in a soft cotton blend. Made to sit low and lived-in, not stiff.

$23.95 Shop Wally Socks →

2. Snow Varsity socks for actual cold snaps

Fremantle winter is more "Doctor wind and sideways rain" than snow, but on the mornings it actually bites, thin socks will not save you. The Snow Varsity Socks in Grey/Blue are a wool-blend, calf-length sock built for real cold, not just cold-adjacent. Wear them under knee-high boots with wool tights on the coldest days, or on their own under jeans when you want warmth without bulk.

They are also the sock to grab on the days you are out walking the dog along the water and the wind has other plans for your ankles.

Built for genuine cold

Le Bon Shoppe Snow Varsity Socks, Grey/Blue

Speckled wool-blend calf socks. One size fits most.

$29.95 Shop Snow Varsity →

3. Crew socks with loafers

Loafers and a visible crew sock is a look that never really left, it just quietly became a winter staple. The Her Varsity Socks in White/Coral have a bold stripe that looks intentional showing above a loafer or Mary Jane, paired with a pleated skirt or straight trousers cropped at the ankle. It is the easiest way to make a plain shoe look considered.

This pairing also works for the office: swap the skirt for tailored pants and you have a smart-casual look that still has personality.

The preppy pick

Le Bon Shoppe Her Varsity Socks, White/Coral

Bold-stripe mercerised cotton crew socks, made to hold their shape wash after wash.

$26.95 Shop Her Varsity →

4. Sparkle socks for dinner and drinks

Nobody talks about socks for going-out outfits, which feels like a miss. A slip dress or midi skirt with ankle boots and a flash of the Her Socks Modal Lurex in Ivory Gold Sparkle at the ankle is a genuinely good trick for winter dinners, birthdays, or anything with candles involved. The shimmer is subtle rather than costume-y, so it reads as polished, not try-hard.

These also make an easy gift. They come already wrapped in the "obviously thoughtful, zero effort" category.

The night-out pick

Le Bon Shoppe Her Socks, Modal Lurex Ivory Gold Sparkle

Ribbed modal-blend socks with a subtle golden shimmer. Soft enough for everyday, sparkly enough for a night out.

$29.95 Shop Sparkle Socks →

5. Double up for extra warmth, without the bulk

On the days that call for actual insulation, layer a thin sock underneath a thicker crew sock rather than reaching for one giant bulky pair. A lightweight liner sock keeps things from feeling stiff, while a Wally or Her style on top adds warmth and still looks deliberate, not like you got dressed in the dark. This is the trick stylish people use to survive an outdoor market stall or a footy game without sacrificing the outfit.

It also means your good socks last longer, since the inner layer takes most of the wear.

6. Stripe-over-sneaker for the school run and coffee dates

Not every winter outfit needs boots. A crew sock with a visible stripe, sitting just above a white sneaker, is the easiest way to add colour to a jeans-and-jumper uniform. It works for school drop-off, the supermarket, or a Saturday coffee run, and it takes about four extra seconds of effort for a noticeably more finished look.

Stick to one sneaker colour (white or black are easiest) and let the sock stripe be the only pattern in the outfit so it does not compete with anything else you are wearing.

7. Building your winter sock edit

If you are starting from scratch, one of each covers almost every winter occasion: a stripe crew for boots, a wool-blend calf sock for genuinely cold days, a preppy stripe for loafers, and a sparkle pair for going out. Orders over $150 ship free within Australia, so a full sock edit (or a sock edit plus a gift for someone else) is an easy way to get there.

They also make a low-effort, high-hit-rate gift for the person who says they "don't need anything" but will absolutely wear these on repeat.

Frequently asked questions

How do I stop socks slipping down inside boots?

Choose a ribbed or crew-style sock like Wally or Her Varsity rather than a thin ankle sock. The ribbing grips the leg and stops the sock bunching down inside a tall boot over the course of a day.

Are Le Bon Shoppe socks warm enough for winter?

The cotton-blend styles (Wally, Her Varsity, Her Socks Modal Lurex) suit mild to cold days, while the Snow Varsity Socks are wool-blend and calf-length, built specifically for genuinely cold, windy conditions.

Can I wear crew socks with ankle boots, or only knee-high boots?

Both. With ankle boots, let a small cuff of sock show above the boot line. With knee-high or calf boots, the sock can sit fully hidden for warmth or peek out slightly at the top if you have cuffed your jeans.

How do I wash wool-blend socks without shrinking them?

Turn them inside out, wash cold on a gentle cycle, and lay flat to dry rather than tumble drying. Heat is what shrinks and felts wool blends, not the wash itself.

What is the difference between Wally, Her, and Snow Varsity socks?

Wally Socks are a slouchy stripe crew sock built for a relaxed, lived-in look. Her Socks and Her Varsity are a slightly more fitted, mercerised or modal-blend style suited to loafers and dressier outfits. Snow Varsity is the wool-blend, cold-weather option of the three.