The Celebrity Guide to Making Sneakers Look Polished
It's no secret that the fashion world loves a good sneaker, but sometimes they can be tricky to pull off in a way that looks elevated and polished. To get some expert advice on the matter, we're turning to our favorite celebrities who always manage to nail the ultra-chic sneaker look. From Olivia Palermo to Karlie Kloss, see these A-listers' tricks for taking this casual shoe style to new heights.
Keep scrolling to see the celebs who always make sneakers look polished, and shop their looks!
Pair crisp white sneakers with a great coat and trouser combination. Accessorize with a sleek white bag to top off the look.
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Alexa shows us that even a classic pair of Vans can be elevated to new heights by way of a perfectly structured black coat and cropped jeans.
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Channeling Kendall is always a good idea, as she shows us that sporty sneaks perfectly complement a statement piece like this slitted suspender skirt.
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Have some seriously cool sneakers like Olivia's? Continue to give this look some edge by way of a faux-fur topper and sleek leather leggings.
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Keep your favorite maxi dress looking fresh with a luxe pair of sneakers and a leather backpack to polish it off.
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Get inspiration from the boys and pair a pinstripe wide-leg pant with high-top leather sneakers. Complement the look with a gray crop top to add a peek of femininity.
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What do you like to wear your sneakers with? Let us know in the comments below!

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over nine years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. Here, she leads and manages Who What Wear's editorial team and oversees all editorial content. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Sabrina Carpenter. She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle.
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