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.

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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.

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Mango Contrast Seam Blazer ($120)

Available in sizes XXS to L.

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Mango Contrast Seam Trousers ($80)

Available in sizes 2 to 10.

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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.

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Frame Cotton-Blend Velvet Blazer ($575)

Available in sizes 0 to 12.

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Paige Denim Transcend Jeans ($169)

Available in sizes 23 to 32.

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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.

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Violeta by Mango Asymmetrical Hem Shirt ($80)

Available in sizes 10 to 18.

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Eloquii Tie Waist Cigarette Pant ($80)

Available in sizes 14 to 28.

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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.

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Mango Lapels Flowy Shirt ($80)

Available in sizes 2 to 10.

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By Malene Birger Susianna Plissé Glittered Stretch-Knit Midi Skirt ($350)

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

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5. Varsity Jacket and Cropped Trousers

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A Love Is Blind

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

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Opening Ceremony OC Varsity Jacket ($395)

Available in sizes XS to XXL.

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H&M Stovepipe Pants ($30)

Available in sizes 2 to 20.

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6. Sweater and Pleated Skirt

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Collage Vintage

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

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The Group by Babaton Marianna Sweater ($110)

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

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Zara Pleated Midi Skirt ($46)

Available in sizes S to XL.

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7. Black Jumpsuit

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A Love Is Blind

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

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Andrea Marques Straight Neck Jumpsuit ($642)

Available in sizes 36BR to 42BR.

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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.

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Zara Striped Satin Dress ($70)

Available in sizes XS to XL.

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Goldsign Classic ($295)

Available in sizes 24 to 32.

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Shop sneakers to complete your look:

Puma Suede Classic ($65)

Available in sizes 5.5 to 11.

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Converse Chuck Taylor Canvas High-Top Sneakers ($60)

Available in sizes 3 to 9.

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Tory Burch Ruffled Metallic Leather Sneakers ($230)

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

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Nike Air Max 95 Calf Hair ($190)

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

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Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Superstar Swarovski Crystal-Embellished Distressed Leather Sneakers ($1060)

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

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Common Projects Tournament Leather Sneakers ($405)

Available in sizes 35 to 42.

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Veja V-10 Leather Sneakers ($140)

Available in sizes 36 to 41.

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Adidas Originals Gazelle Suede Sneakers ($80)

Available in sizes 5 to 11.

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