7 Cool Ways to Wear Sneakers Now
Look, we'd never tell you to give up on leggings and sneakers as an outfit combination. But fall has arrived and with it, we're ready to endorse a new way to wear our favorite comfortable footwear. As it turns out, so are some of our favorite trendsetters, who are turning to more sophisticated staples paired with cool sneakers.
Instead of athleisure staples, we're spotting sneakers worn with plaid coats, smart suiting, and polished dresses. The dressed-up sneaker outfits come as we leave the easy, breezy summer behind for a more sophisticated season, but they also mirror so much of the structured business dressing we've seen on the runways the past few weeks. As trends swing toward power dressing, even sneakers are getting the polished spin. So if you're looking to give this new take a try, we're here to offer a little inspiration (along with shopping, of course).
Read on for seven ways to tackle sneaker dressing for fall, and shop our favorite styles to help you pull it all off!
On Suki Waterhouse: Golden Goose Deluxe Brand sneakers
Instead of skinny jeans or fitted leggings, try wide-leg trousers for a dressed-up option.
On Rita Ora: Fay Prince of Wales coat; Chanel fanny pack
Bright white sneakers help dress down a sophisticated, structured coat.
On Kendall Jenner: Balenciaga Cross-Over Front Denim Jacket ($1150); R13 Skinny Kick Flare Trousers ($795); Prada belt bag
Plaid is the print of the season, so try balancing it out with sporty sneakers.
On Selena Gomez: Zoë Jordan coat; Marc Jacobs Corduroy Mini Skirt ($275); Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Superstar Leather & Metallic Sneakers ($655)
For a look that feels dressed up but not overly fussy, try styling sneakers with a corduroy skirt or classic leather.
On Zendaya: Seen Users pinstripe suit; Adidas sneakers
Suiting feels instantly cooler when paired with relaxed sneakers.
On Karlie Kloss: HVN Maria Crêpe de Chine Dress ($625); Valentino Garavini Fly Crew Suede Sneakers ($675); Saint Laurent Blogger Bag ($995); Garret Leight sunglasses
For a daytime dress look, swap out heels for comfier shoes.
On Jourdan Dunn: Giuseppe Zanotti clutch
When styled with more structured pieces, sneakers work for nighttime just as well as during the day.
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