But it's too leggy for a fall outfit on an unsuspecting Tuesday ... But street-style maven Chloe King will tell you to try sheer knee-high socks (or stockings, as my nana called them) instead.

So, to help you find ones that will instantly elevate your outfit ... knee-high socks is that they can be worn tall or slouched, offering multiple ways to transition summer skirts and dresses into ...

This outfit, for example, would work well in summer—it's just a tee and shorts—but the burgundy cardigan and knee-high socks make it a fit for fall. If you're not necessarily interested in ...

which created the illusion of sleek black knee-high boots. However, the look actually harked back to the '60s and featured a pair of pointed-toe stilettos teamed with bow-adorned long socks.