We love when style and comfort collide [1], and that's why we are so drawn to sneakers and dresses. Personally, I'm just not ready for heels yet, and sneakers [2] just strike the perfect balance between casual and cool. You can basically pair any dress in your closet with the right sneaker if you have a few formulas down. It allows for some playfulness and self-expression in your look, because there are endless colours and combinations. We rounded up our favourite looks and broke down exactly why each one works. Read ahead to find your new go-to combo.
Vintage Inspired
Keep it eclectic with a mix of vintage-inspired pieces. This look works because the colour palette and prints don't compete.
Keep It Classic
A classic sneaker makes this plaid dress feel sporty.
A Touch of Sheer
Take any sheer dress and layer with a tank, bike shorts, and sneakers for a sporty look.
Feminine + Oversize
This gauzy dress looks fresh with an oversize blazer and chunky sneaker.
Short and Sweet
Take any light-coloured babydoll dress in your wardrobe and reinvent it with a sporty sneaker.
Opposites Attract
Team a sporty colorblock trainer with a bouclé dress for something unexpected.
Layer Up
One thing we love about streetwear is that it's constantly evolving. This layered-up look feels so fresh with a white sneaker.
Retro Vibes
These New Balance sneakers have been around forever, and they have a certain retro feel to them. They have also become a fashion girl staple. Try pairing them with any retro print dress.
Delicate Prints
A white trainer with any delicate printed long dress pairs really nicely. Just add your favourite sunglasses and bag.
Animal Prints
Make a bold print feel casual with lace-up Converse and a crossbody bag.
Busy Print
When you have a busy print, try picking up on the base colour for your sneaker choice.
Match Your Sneaker + Bag
We love creating a colour story with accessories and working them with any white dress.
Satin For Day
One way to instantly take a dressy fabric and make it work for day is to wear it with a sneaker. Converse and slip dresses are a great match.
The Mash Up
For something bolder, mix prints together, but try and stay with a similar colour palette.
Add in Texture
This simple dress/sneaker pairing looks pulled together when you add texture, like a leather button-down.