No longer confined to toddlers, school children and men, ladies fashion socks are 'the' new accessory - a must have for any woman's hosiery drawer.

Socks, whether ankle, knee high or thigh high, are an inexpensive way of accessorising, creating a great new look to an existing wardrobe, and making a bold statement. Definitely a fashion essential!

Taken to the catwalk by some of the pricier top designers such as Prada and Miu Miu and worn by all the 'fashionistas', ladies socks priced for the masses hit the high street at full force and are set to carry on the trend for years to come.

Everyone has their own unique style and wears their socks in different ways accessorizing a variety of outfits. Over the knee socks and thigh highs can be worn with short skirts, or an opaque pair can look very elegant with a knee length evening dress. Socks over the knee also look great with a pair of boots. Knee high socks can look really sexy when paired with the right outfit and a pair of high heels. Ankle socks with bows also look great with today's high heeled sandals. All these fashion socks come in a variety of colours and patterns with diamante seams or pretty bows, and can be fishnet, opaque, or plain cotton/lycra.