Sneakers You Can Wear With Dresses
By Jamie McKillop for Well+Good
Mark our words, you’ll soon be wearing your sneakers with flirty dresses and printed denim. We’re not talking your cute slip-ons or your designer high-tops. But regular old (okay, new) sneakers, like the kind you’d wear to work out. How do we know?
Running shoes are everywhere: on Dior and Chanel runways to the feet of street-style stars likeThe Man Repeller and Colette’s Sarah Lerfel.
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"We’ve seen sneakers transition from runways to the streets," says Jennifer Bandier, owner of Hamptons luxury activewear shop, Bandier. “But then it becomes about personal style and how to make it work.”
How to pull it off? Keep it simple: Here are five black, white, and grey sneakers that you can totally wear outside of your workout—the basic colors won’t clash with your cobalt skirt. But you still get that sporty edge.
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Oh, and did we mention that they make your morning rush up the subway stairs so much easier:
1. Nike Roshe Run
The subtle print on this otherwise basic sneaker is dynamic and refined.
$80, www.footlocker.com
(Photo: Nordstrom)
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2. Adidas by Stella McCartney Barricade Shoes
A crisp white sneaker breathes fresh air into any tired old outfit.
$89, www.adidas.com
(Photo: Adidas)
A fashion blogger favorite, these retro running sneakers from New Balance have total modern minimalist appeal.
$120, www.amazon.com
(Photo: New Balance)
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4. Puma Haast Lace Animal Casual Sneakers
These jet black, part-metallic babies are so easy to rock with everything, from pencil skirt to pleats.
$70, www.macys.com
(Photo: Macy’s)
5. Under Armour Speedform Studiolux Shoes
These barely there sneakers with white soles add a sporty chic element to your day-to-day ensemble.
$80, www.underarmour.com
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(Photo: Under Armour)
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