When I'm considering a new purchase, I usually run a quick mental check of the pieces already in my wardrobe to be sure that I can style it easily. So when I finally got my hands on a pretty, lace-trimmed satin skirt, the wardrobe maths kicked in. Kitten heels? Check. Mary Janes? Definitely. Sandals? Of course. What didn’t even register was that my trusty trainers might be the most on-trend pairing of all.
Proving that I should never make snap styling judgments, this week I spotted Alexa Chung wearing a silky satin skirt in the softest shade of pink, finished with a delicate lace border, styled with the one shoe I hadn’t considered: a pair of chunky Balenciaga Hamptons Trainers (£675).
By teaming the floaty fabric with grounded, heavy-soled trainers, Chung added a cool, wearable edge to her look that stopped the outfit from feeling too precious. She layered in some texture with slouchy wool socks and a boxy white tee, which helped to close the gap between the polished miniskirt and the laid-back kicks.
Turns out, if you want to make your pretty skirts feel a little more relaxed, trainers might be exactly what your outfit is missing. Scroll on to shop the best lace-trim skirts and trainers to try the look yourself.
Shop Lace Skirts and Trainers:
Be quick! I really can't see this staying in stock for long.
Shop the specific shoe trend Alexa loves.
I always come back to Doen for their elevated summery staples.
Salomon's trainers are a fashion person's favourites.
Style with the matching top or wear with a boxy white tee.
Style with white socks to give your look a preppy energy.
In a light shade of cream, this is so easy to slot into a capsule wardrobe.
The low-profile trainer trend isn't showing any signs of slowing down.
Style with black trainers or dress this up with a pointed-toe kitten heel.
Adidas X Wales Bonner shoes are some of the most in demand on the market.
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