Whether you’ve been on board from the beginning, are slowly warming up to the trend or still boycotting, grandpa sneakers aren’t going anywhere. Luckily, old-school kicks from Reebok, Puma and Vans are here to counteract all those designer orthopedic offerings. But the influx of fashion-forward sneakers provides an interesting dilemma: which outfit goes with each pair?
Pairing dresses or suits with sneakers is not a new concept, but some kicks go better with some pieces. And it’s not just about color coordination (especially since clashing often makes more of a statement). You have to take into account hem lengths, the thickness of sneaker soles and the height of the shoe — in other words, high-tops or low-tops.
To make things a little easier, we went ahead and put together some sneaker outfits that include dress and suit combos. As the weather gets colder, you can always layer and still keep the pieces together. For now, sport the suits sans shirts or add in just a plain white tee to keep the focus on the dynamic duo (i.e., your suit/sneaker team). Slip on a turtleneck in a complementary shade when the chill sets in.
Here are 19 sneaker outfit ideas guaranteed to turn heads and get those street style photogs snapping.
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Sneaker Pairings
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Pairing #1
The Frankie Shop 2 Piece Skirt Shirtdress, $122 at The Frankie Shop
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Pairing #1
Nike Future Fast Racer EXP-X14 Ripstop Sneakers, $120 at Net-a-Porter
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Pairing #2
& Other Stories Galaxy Print Dress, $125 at & Other Stories
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Pairing #2
Topshop Ciara Chunky Trainers, $65 at Topshop
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Pairing #3
J.Crew French Girl Blazer in Windowpane Everyday Crepe ($168) and French Girl Slim Crop Pant in Windowpane 365 Crepe ($110) at J.Crew
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Pairing #3
Vans Women's Sk8-hi, $60 at Totokaelo
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Pairing #4
Universal Standard The Danielle Shirt Dress in Teal, $110 at Universal Standard
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Pairing #4
Reebok Classic Leather Sneaker, $75 at Urban Outfitters
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Pairing #5
Zara Short Dress With Ruching, $119 at Zara
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Pairing #5
APL Techloom Phantom Pony Trainer, $250 at Free People
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Pairing #6
Ganni Checked Cotton-Blend Seersucker Maxi Dress, $270 at Net-a-Porter
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Pairing #6
Adidas NMD_Racer W in White, $180 at Need Supply Co.
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Pairing #7
Topshop Floral Jacquard Suit, $220 at Topshop
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Pairing #7
Golden Goose Deluxe Brand Starland Suede Raised-Sole Low-Top Trainers, $480 at Matches Fashion
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Pairing #8
Zara Embroidered Velvet Dress, $99.90 at Zara
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Pairing #8
Feiyue Fe Lo Classic in White, $65 at Lisa Says Gah
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Pairing #9
& Other Stories Scalloped Mock Neck Maxi Dress, $89 at & Other Stories
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Pairing #9
Zara Tweed Sneakers, $59.90 at Zara
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Pairing #10
Self-Portrait One-Shoulder Ruffled Fil Coupé Chiffon Mini Dress, $440 at Net-a-Porter
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Pairing #10
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC Carla Logo-Print Leather, Rubber and Mesh Sneakers, $560 at Net-a-Porter
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Pairing #11
Violeta by Mango Flowy Suit Blazer ($149.99) and Flowy Straight-Fit Trousers ($99.99) at Mango
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Pairing #11
New Balance Floral Cruz Sneakers, $89 at Anthropologie
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Pairing #12
& Other Stories Jacquard Stripe Midi Dress, $95 at & Other Stories
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Pairing #12
Jeffrey Campbell Luxembourg Sneaker, $135 at Free People
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Pairing #13
Stelen Santal Woven Dress, $64.99 at Need Supply Co.
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Pairing #13
Nike Air Max 1, $130 at Six:02
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Pairing #14
Mara Hoffman Anya Wrap Dress in Playford Plaid, $450 at Lisa Says Gah
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Pairing #14
Zara Sneaker With Heel Detail, $69.90 at Zara
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Pairing #15
Zara Double Breasted Corduroy Blazer ($119) and Flared Corduroy Pants ($69.90) at Zara
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Pairing #15
New Balance Cruz V2 Indigo Sneakers, $84 at Anthropologie
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Pairing #16
Self-Portrait Lace-Panel Satin Dress, $460 at Matches Fashion
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Pairing #16
Adidas by Raf Simons RS Replicant Ozweego Sneakers, $450 at mytheresa.com
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Pairing #17
Free People Emily Blazer ($168) and Emily Pant ($128) at Free People
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Pairing #17
Puma Roma Runner Sneaker in Green, $50 at Urban Outfitters
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Pairing #18
Zara Dress With Contrasting Embroidery, $69.90 at Zara
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Pairing #18
Veja Santos Dumont Sneaker, $120 at Reformation
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Pairing #19
Just Female Valeria Checkered Blazer ($195) and Valeria Checkered Trousers ($103) at Need Supply Co.
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Pairing #19
Converse Suede Mono High Top Chuck, $70 at Free People
