Fashion

7 Chic Ways to Style Your Sneakers

If there’s any versatile staple out there, it’s sneakers. You can dress them up (with a dress!), make them super athleisure (with joggers!), or even go right in-between for business casual. If you can’t tell, you can basically wear them with ANYTHING. However, they can go from cute to too comfy real quick. So, here are seven ways to elevate the look of your favorite trainers.

 

1. With a T-Shirt Dress

Source: @fashion_jackson

This is the epitome of “cool girl” style in my book. Taking all of your fashion staples (a black mini t-shirt dress, a medium wash oversized denim jacket, your favorite shades) and pairing them with your basic Nike sneaks is easy while still looking entirely put together. You literally just pulled your closet faves and made an outfit. It couldn’t get much better.

Treasure & Bond
T-Shirt Dress

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ASOS
Midi T-Shirt Dress
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Gap
Icon Denim Jacket
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Nike
Classic Cortez Sneaker
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2. With a Graphic Tee and Jeans

Source: Lemon Blonde

Okay, sometimes you can get away with a jeans and t-shirt look. Make it all the more chic by opting for denim with a looser fit and a printed sneaker. You still get all the ankle cleavage (it’s a thing, and it’s cute) without something tight hitting the top of the shoe.

Junk Food
Wonder Woman Tee
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Urban Oufitters
Friends Logo Tee
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Old Navy
Boyfriend Straight Jeans
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Levi's
Wedgie High-Rise Straight Jeans
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Steve Madden
Gills Platform Slip-On Sneaker

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3. With a Fun Pant

Source: @misszias

Fun pants — whether they’re in an interesting color, print, or silhouette — are the easiest way to inject some style into an otherwise basic outfit. Pair these with a comfy white tee and your fave white sneakers for a stylish look that still feels like you’re in your PJs.

Universal Thread
Meriwether Crew Neck Short Sleeve T-Shirt

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ASOS
Plus Size Woven Peg Pants With Obi Tie
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Lost Ink
Plus Tailored Pants With Belt
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H&M
Twill Sneakers
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4. With a Printed Wrap Top

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These tops are everywhere this season, and when done right, they pair beautifully with sneakers. Go for a more playful option, like a slip-on, to keep the look fun. Oh, and there’s more ankle cleavage here, so you know I’m in.

ASOS
Wrap Front Fruit Print Top
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by the way
Puff Sleeve Wrap Top

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Madewell
Wrap Top

9 colors available

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Steve Madden
Quilted Slip-On Sneaker

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Dr. Scholl's
Wander Up Slip-On Sneaker

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5. With Denim Cutoffs

Source: @halioduor

This look is casual-meets-boho-meets-sporty, and I am so here for it. There’s nothing like a pair of denim cutoff shorts in the summer and paired with a sneaker these can go from a day at the beach to piña coladas on a patio real quick.

Madewell
Crochet Off The Shoulder Blouse

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by the way.
Tawny Blouson Top
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Abercrombie & Fitch
High Rise Girlfriend Short

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Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Sneakers
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6. With a Feminine Dress

Source: @kkaylawhite

The mix of a feminine dress with a more masculine shoe is one of my favorite ways to look chic with barely any effort. The minimal accessories and sleeveless dress make this basically the dream outfit for a hot summer day full of errands.

Who What Wear
Sleeveless Button-Down Midi Slip Dress

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Free People
Perfect Peach Poplin Midi Dress

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J.Crew
Classic Button Front Cotton Poplin Sundress
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Vans
Old Skool Original Sneaker
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7. With Leggings and a Sweatshirt

Source: @theblondeinpink

Some days, I describe my style as “blogger at the airport.” It’s a look. And for good reason! It’s uber comfortable, you’ll never get cold — even in a cold airport or grocery store (those vegetable aisles can get chilly!) — and you always look very “model off-duty” aka super trendy. Pair this look with your favorite athleisure sneaks for maximum comfort AND style.

Adidas
Oversized Crew-Neck Sweatshirt

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Adidas
Originals Trefoil Logo Tee

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Yummie
'Rachel' High Waist Leggings

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ALO
High Waist Airbrush Midi Leggings

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Steve Madden
Lancer Sneaker

7 colors available

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What’s your favorite sneaker-feature outfit?