Our Story

Made by hand. Worn to Pilates.

Jill wanted her plain Pilates outfit to have a little flair. One satin bow and one compliment later, Jilly Socks began.

Jill at her Jilly Socks pop-up table outside a Pilates studio, with bow socks laid out in rows
In her words

Hear it from Jill.

Two minutes, one pop-up table, and the story of how a bow on a plain grip sock turned into Jilly Socks.

It started with plain socks.

Jill takes Pilates three to four times a week. Her outfit was always the same: simple, comfortable, plain. She wanted something that felt like her, so she added a bow to her grip socks and wore them to class.

Someone looked down and said, "Oh my gosh, those are so cute." That was all it took. Jill started making more, and the first batch sold out.

She still makes every pair herself, in lace, satin, polka dots and stripes. And she still gets the same small thrill each time one is finished. In her words: "Every time I make one, I'm like, this is so cute."

"My bows are my little bit of flair."

How a pair gets made

Close-up of white Pilates grip socks with green satin bows and silicone grip soles 01

The grip

A snug knit sock with silicone grips across the whole sole: hearts, hexagons or circles, depending on the design.

The Delicious ivory Pilates grip socks with black dots and black satin bow on display forms 02

The bow

Lace, satin, polka dots and stripes. Jill chooses every ribbon and finishes each bow by hand.

Cute, fashionable black with off-white Pilates grip socks with a black satin bow and a tan paper band reading 'JILLY SOCKS' on a white background. 03

The band

Every pair is checked, banded and packed by hand in the USA.

Woman on a Pilates reformer wearing The Delicious ivory grip socks with black dots

From Jill's table to your mat.

Jilly Socks grew at studio pop-ups, where people could pick up a pair and choose their bow. Now that same pair ships to your door, wherever you take class.

"So comfy, so stylish, and they honestly make any outfit feel complete."

For studios

Run a Pilates studio?

Jilly Socks already sit at studio front desks. See how stocking them works.