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Gen Z tells me I’m wearing my socks wrong. Am I?

Gen Z tells me I’m wearing my socks wrong. Am I?

First, Gen Z came for our skinny jeans. Now, they’ve really gone below the belt. Is no Millennial safe?

Lauren SamsFashion editor

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Question | My daughter is 19 and told me recently that I am wearing the wrong socks. I did not know this was possible. Apparently, wearing ankle socks (like I do when I go to the gym or for a run) is not cool, and I am absolutely committing a fashion faux pas when I do this. Is she right, or am I? Or is something else afoot here? – Ankle Biter

Trendsetters Kendall Jenner, Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber opt for crew socks. Getty Images

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Lauren Sams
Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com

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