Super indeed
It’s taken quite a while, but finally I have both taken photos and written a review of the Super Basics. And here it is:
When receiving the SuperBasics they soon became one of my favourites. They’re thin enough to wear during this sad excuse of a summer (it’s raining pretty much all the time), they’re mostly cotton and they’re really comfy. And str-ee-tch-y. My legs are plump, my thighs are 22″ at the widest, but that’s no problem for these. And they don’t get saggy or loose either; they’re just like the O basics, just longer. This makes them excellent socks not only for cool summer days, but for lounging around at home in; wearing just socks and a t-shirt or shirt (and underwear of course. If you like).
As you can see they reach mid-thigh on me. Before washing they were even a little longer, but then my legs are short. If you have longer but thinner legs they will probably reach your mid-thigh too, but if you’re tall and plump they will probably only be OTKS. At least after washing, I think they became 1-2″ shorter, but then I wash mine in hot water, knowing that socks may shrink, because the cotton fibre needs hot water to get throughly clean. Anyway, after washing it’s important not to tumble-drye but hang-dry them. Also stretch the socks both length-wise and at the tops and they will stay stretchy and nice for a long time.
So, why do I like them so much?
Firstly: I have a weekness for historic/vintage dress and thicker, long stockings is a part of this, a part I thought I wouldn’t have access too before I encountered SockDreams; now I can have as many as I like and in almost any colour I like :)
Secondly, they’re large enough for me, but still stay up well and lastly because they come in all these fabulous colours and cost so little.
Talk about Value for Money! I’m definitely going to get some more!
July 26th, 2007 at 11:45 am
exceptional review.
and love the colors in this pic! all the pretty blues and patterns!
July 26th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Thanks!
It’s taken on our balcony and I thought the colours matched nicely.
July 26th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Indeed, that is a very good review, it brought a smile to my tired and weary face ~:)
July 26th, 2007 at 2:54 pm
A lovely review, Eva! I, too, am just simply delighted about the Super Basics, I can’t wait to be able to afford some purchases–not until I’m moved and settled in though. :( But I am *really* looking forward to a few of the colors not yet available, as eventually, they’ll come around.
Recently, in Michigan, the weather has been super nice, really cooled down a bit, in the 70s mostly. =) In other words, the *legendary* Michigan summer. A plus for yummy socks!
July 26th, 2007 at 4:36 pm
I’m waiting for Olive to come back in before I get some. I want them so bad, but since I probably won’t even wear them until it’s colder here, I can wait.
July 28th, 2007 at 11:13 am
Nice review Eva. These are really nice socks & like Cheryl said, the weather in MI is finally nice enough for me to give them a wearing. I was surprised that they’re alot softer than I thought they’d be.
October 12th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
All the old stuff I wore as a child is coming back. Kinda scary and makes you feel old, but it looks great most of the time.