How Petite Girls Can Wear Socks and Shoes, According to Emma Roberts

last updated 19 March 2021

Pint-size actress Emma Roberts is one of our ultimate sources of style inspo for petite fashion girls. The latest sartorial lesson the 5'1" star taught us is how to tackle the statement sock–and-heels trend—one you might assume should be left to the Karlie Klosses of this world. Ankle-length socks can run the risk of making legs look shorter, cutting off the ankle at an unflattering point, but Roberts shows that the secret to making it work is to balance this out with shorts or a skirt falling mid-thigh. The Scream Queens actress also proved that it pays to play with unlikely sock-and-shoe combos, pairing glittery sequin heels with sporty striped socks and completing the look with a black Brandy Melville baseball cap, a black jumper and a black LNA miniskirt.

Scroll below to see how Roberts pulls off this look, and shop for it yourself below.

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On Emma Roberts: Warby Parker Sunglasses; Brandy Melville Baseball Cap; LNA Clothing Skirt; ASOS Shoes.

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Emma is a freelance fashion editor with over 15 years experience in industry, having worked at The Telegraph, Grazia and, most recently, British Vogue. Emma was part of the founding team of Who What Wear UK, where she worked for six years as Deputy Editor and then Editor—helping shape the team into what it is today is one of the biggest privileges of her career and she will always see herself as a Who What Wear girl, contributing to both the US and UK sites. Whether she's writing about runway trends or spotlighting emerging brands, she aims to write about fashion in a way that is democratic and doesn't promote over consumption.