I bought these for a pair of burgundy booties that I figured could use some jazzing up.  I wanted some socks with frill that would pop out the sides and give it some warmth.  Well, although the price for these was good, the unfortunate part of this is that they look like they're for little girls going to Sunday mass.  The frills jut out to the sides and are stiff, so it doesn't fall over the ankle nicely like it does in the picture.  The frill is also a little shorter than I expected.  The sock material itself was really good and was a good length, but the main attraction, THE WHOLE REASON I BOUGHT THE SOCKS IN THE FIRST PLACE, ended up being was ruined these.  The bow itself, though nice in the photo, really brings back the little girl metaphor full circle.  This is totally something I wouldn't wear in public as is.  Since I don't feel like dealing with the hassle of a return, I figure I'll just tuck the lace in and use them as thin socks for shoes I have that are a little snug.  I wouldn't recommend these though.