Let’s be real; as much as we love how high heels and towering platforms make our legs look infinitely long and slim, we just cannot be wearing them all the time. Give your tired feet a break with some cool yet comfortable shoes that perfectly complete that enviable androgynous look and look good with just about anything in your wardrobe.
From dresses to jeans, sneakers can complete your outfits and also add an utterly cool and laid-back, low-maintenance vibe as well. Here are some fun ways to style those comfy kicks!
1. Get Girly
Sneakers are perfect for creating that feminine-meets-masculine style that’s been an ever-so-popular fashion trend. Style a summer dress with lace-ups and make sure your dress falls above your knee so you can keep the look flirty and cute. If you’re feeling bold, wear your sneaks with a fancy evening dress (or just your fave LBD) and a denim jacket during the day time. You can even take things up a notch by mixing prints, like getting a striped skirt to go with your polka dotted shoes and vice versa.
But do remember to keep proportions in mind, short cut sneakers will elongate your legs and make the proportions of your outfit much better as compared to high cut ones. Mixing up two typically different styles — the casual, tomboyish vibe of sneakers with a super feminine frocks can actually make for a cute combination that is sure to make people jealous that you are able to pull off such a look.
2. Colour Pop
Show off your love for your cool kicks proudly with a loud and colourful pair of shoes that will add a fun flair to any outfit. Take a simple monochromatic ensemble to another level by letting your bold, bright footwear be the leading star of your outfit. Or be adventurous and pair them with an equally eclectic dress. Not only will this satisfy your craving for something a little different, but also add a pep to your steps when you hit the ground running with such fun colours and prints on your feet.
3. Classic Combo
Like the saying goes, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. The original combo of sneakers and jeans have stood the test of time and always work well together. While this tried-and-tested formula has worked well for ages, you can keep things classy by wearing a dressier top, or just throw a blazer over a crisp white tee.
4. Simple Monochrome
When all else fails, simplicity is key. Especially when every other piece of your outfit is already unique and unusual, a simple pair of shoes will work just right. Black and white running shoes or sneakers are favoured by fashionistas all over the world for their versatility, much like the simple beloved pumps.
Step up your shoe game by switching your flats out for black or white sneakers. They can help keep you looking equally polished when paired with formal pencil skirts or slim black pants. Think of it as an updated take on the simple black ballet flats and black cropped trousers outfit that was made famous by Audrey Hepburn.
Despite the sneaker’s crude beginnings as simple rubber soled shoes in the late 18th century, it has spawned an endless amount of incarnations and designs over the years and sneaker surprises continue to dazzle fans of this type of footwear. Whether we choose to finish our outfits with simple colours or go wild with various cuts, colours and prints, sneakers are and will always be a permanent wardrobe fixture for fashionistas all over the world.
So tell us, what would you wear your fave sneakers with?