3 Items We Don't Wear With Sneakers
Sneakers are the ultimate go-anywhere wardrobe staple. It’s pretty much a given that they’ll take you everywhere from a boxing class to the farmers market to the airport the next time you board a plane. But fashion girls are proving that they’re also a cool piece to wear with dresses, and everything from cute summer sundresses to structured styles make the cut. What are the pieces you should skip if you’re pairing your dress with sneakers?
We’ve noticed three things cool girls tend to steer clear of. First, avoid anything too tight. Instead of body-con styles, reach for looser fits. Second, skip super-short hemlines. Anything that’s knee length or even styles that hit the ankle are what we’ve been seeing all over the street style scene. And finally, leave your oversize bags at home. Stick to smaller styles that feel very of-the-moment.
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Kristen Nichols is the Associate Director, Special Projects at Who What Wear where she oversees luxury, runway content, and wedding features, and covers fashion within the luxury market, runway reporting, shopping features, trends, and interviews with leading industry experts. Kristen has worked with brands including Prada, Chanel, and Tiffany & Co., and her style has been featured in publications including Vogue.com, Vogue France, WWD, and the CFDA. Kristen began her career at Rodarte, where she worked on styling, photo shoots, and runway shows, and at Allure, where she moved into print and digital editorial. She graduated from the University of Southern California, where she studied art history and business, and currently lives in New York.
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