If You Try One Bold Spring Trend, It Should Be This
Sponsor Content Created With skechers
I’ve been a sneaker girl for as long as I can remember. Maybe it has something to do with the fact that open-toed shoes were strictly forbidden at school, meaning you’d rarely find me without sneakers before the age of 15. Even now, I tend to choose lace-up sneakers over other flats. I even push the boundaries a bit by dressing my favorite pairs up for the office (it’s amazing what a sleek blazer can do in the name of professionalism).
Currently I’m loving the resurgence of chunky-soled sneakers. Just take one look at the photos from fashion month and you’ll see everyone rocking them all over the streets of Paris, Milan, London, and New York, dressed up, down, and every way in between. In a show of solidarity, I took the original chunky sneakers (yes, I’m talking about Skechers D’Lites) out for a spin. In short, I won’t be taking these sneakers off all spring.
I can still picture my first pair of Skechers. They were various shades of pink and purple, and—most notably—they were propped up on four wheels. Okay, fine, so they were roller skates, not sneakers, but they were so cool, and I would kill to be reunited with them once again. While my current black-and-white pair is more suited to my adult life, I’m definitely still into that original color scheme.
Red and pink is undoubtedly one of the color combos to try this spring, and I’m a huge fan—the contrast of the two hues really pops. I’m also all about the contrast of a fun candy-colored bag juxtaposed with a sleek, polished blazer and ultra-sporty sneakers.
I dove headfirst into fall’s plaid trend, and I’m equally enthusiastic about spring’s answer to checks (aka gingham). For this between-seasons time of year, I’m wearing them with a lightweight trench and black and white accessories: a leather cap, an of-the-moment structured basket bag, and, of course, my D’Lites.
The busy black-and-white moment happening between the trousers and the sneakers is major, and I’m not even sorry about it. Mixing prints and textures in cohesive color schemes is a really fun way to give your outfit that cool factor without feeling too extra.
I took my D’Lites on a coffee date with one of my favorite spring dress trends, aka slip dresses worn over T-shirts. This outfit is the definition of effortless and can be re-created in so many iterations by simply swapping out the T-shirt underneath. Love how this vintage marigold option plays up the slightly retro vibe of the sneakers.
The uptown feel of the dress and handbag add an elevated contrast to the chunky downtown-cool sneakers. Great style this season seems to be about adding something a little unexpected, and there’s nothing quite like a surprise party south of the ankles.
Shop More Skechers:
Michaela Bushkin is the associate fashion director on the branded content team. She is based in Los Angeles and is going on her sixth year at Who What Wear. Michaela has always worked in the content world, previously at Whalerock and The Zoe Report. Her current role involves executing content, photo shoots, and events for fashion brands from retailers to luxury designers and everything in between. She spends her free time online shopping (or "researching" as she likes to call it), reading at the beach, and trying as many new restaurants in L.A. as possible.
-
Suki Waterhouse Wore the New Adidas It Sneakers to Coachella With a Fur Coat
Get a pair before they're sold out everywhere.
By Allyson Payer
-
Lily Collins Just Wore the French It Sneakers That Are Nothing Like Sambas
But just as cool.
By Allyson Payer
-
9 Sneakers That Are as Cool as Sambas But Not Owned by Everyone
No disrespect to the Sambas in your closet.
By Allyson Payer
-
I'm Saving This '90s Supermodel's Airport Looks for All My Travel Days in 2024
Each one is comfortable and super chic.
By Jennifer Camp Forbes
-
According to Editors and Influencers, These Shoes Are Winning the Popular Vote
It's unanimous.
By Aniyah Morinia
-
Saddle Up: A Lot of Chic Newness Just Dropped at H&M, J.Crew, and Zara
From $18 to $260.
By Natalie Cantell
-
I'm Obsessed With This Statement Sneaker Trend—Shop My Favorite Pairs
The fiery colorway is everything.
By Chichi Offor
-
I Was a Nordstrom VIP Stylist—Try These 8 Elevated Basics in 2024
These basics aren't boring.
By Drew Elovitz