13 New Ways to Wear a Dress with Sneakers

last updated 14 August 2019

If you haven't hopped on the sneaker trend yet, what are you waiting for? There's little reason to resist, especially when all these under-$100 picks are waiting for you. Considering that the footwear is having a major moment right now, this is the one outfit combination it seems everyone is jumping on board with. Balancing flirty and sportier elements, the dress-with-sneakers combination is as simple as it is stylish.

We'll admit it—once we started swapping out our heels for a pair of sneakers every once in a while, we've never looked back. And neither have our readers it seems. Just below, we're sharing the looks that you, our community, shared on Instagram using #WhoWhatWearing. Want to be featured next time? Use the hashtag on your outfit posts so we can see them.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892539634-image — Ground a flirty mini dress with flat skate sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892538383-image — There's actually nothing sporty about this look.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892541881-image — White sneakers are sure to freshen up any look.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892533811-image — Embrace athleisure vibes via a hoodie dress and chunky-soled sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892544731-image — Sock sneakers look just as sleek as a pair of ankle boots.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892546148-image — Create a mashup of opposites when you pair sporty running sneakers with a flowing printed dress.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892551951-image — Midi dresses work best with a low-top sneaker like these classic Vans.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892547924-image — Who says you have to wear heels on date night? This look makes a strong case for pretty embroidered sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892555723-image — Don't underestimate the power of a simple white sneaker—use it to make bold pieces more wearable.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892549764-image — Colored tights immediately brighten up the look of "dad" sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892557597-image — Pro tip: Match your socks with your dress for a cohesive look.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892553812-image — Lean into the sneakers sporty influences by throwing on a bomber jacket.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892535410-image — A combination we'll be wearing on repeat this summer: ruffle dress + It-bag + white sneakers.

Who What Wear readers are really great at pulling off prints, too.

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Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.