Mar 30, 2018

8 Work Outfits You Can Wear With Sneakers

by Aemilia Madden

Don’t get us wrong: Heels have a time and place at the office, but we’re partial to wearing sneakers whenever possible. Still, it can be tricky to know what to wear with a pair of tennis shoes when you don’t want to come off as too casual, especially at the office. Curious how to actually pull off wearing sneakers to work? We've got you covered.

We found eight simple power outfits that look great with sneakers (although they’d be just as stylish with whatever footwear you choose). Bottom line: With these looks, you could wear sneakers every day next week.

Read on for a breakdown of eight looks that work with sneakers, and then shop a few of our favorite office-worthy shoes.

1. Relaxed Suiting

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A Love Is Blind

Update the business suit by styling a relaxed top and bottoms with an equally relaxed pair of sneakers.

2. Black Jeans and Blazer

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Style du Monde

Dress up your standard sneakers and jeans by topping your look with a blazer.

3. Button-Down and Skinny Trousers

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A Love Is Blind

For a fashionable spin on a classic button-down and trousers, pair them with a cool pair of trainers.

4. Pencil Skirt and Structured Top

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A Love Is Blind

Mix sport and sophistication by styling a structured top with a modern pencil skirt and sneakers.

5. Varsity Jacket and Cropped Trousers

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A Love Is Blind

Trousers help keep laid-back pieces from feeling too informal.

Stovepipe Pants

H&M Stovepipe Pants ($30)

Available in sizes 2 to 20.

6. Sweater and Pleated Skirt

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Collage Vintage

Dress down a pleated midi skirt with a pair of slip-on sneakers.

7. Black Jumpsuit

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A Love Is Blind

Mix up your outfit by styling a black jumpsuit with stark white shoes.

8. Striped Dress and Boyfriend Jeans

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A Love Is Blind

Master layering with a dress over jeans, and finish with your favorite sneakers.

Classic

Goldsign Classic ($295)

Available in sizes 24 to 32.

Shop sneakers to complete your look:

Puma Suede Classic ($65)

Available in sizes 5.5 to 11.