Time to turn in those flip-flops and strappy sandals for fall footwear. Sneakers definitely are shoes you’ll want to wear as the weather turns colder and rainier, but how can we style them to look…well….stylish? Using 3 simple tips you can style your shoes easily and fashionably!
✔️ Style Tip #1: Monochromatic
Keep the color the same for your entire outfit (shoes included) but mix it up with textures and fabrics to create sophistocation and style to your look. Otherwise you might just look … boring.
- Sneakers in the Same Tone as your Outfit:
- Sophisticated with sneakers – especially in a rich hue.
- Keeps your look modern.
- Want Extra? Add in 1 statement piece (bag, jewelry…) as an accent for street style vibes.
- Sneakers NOT in the same Tone as your Outfit:
- Wear colorful/embellished/enhanced/ shoes.
- Focal point (aka all eyes on the fancy feet…)
- Wear colorful/embellished/enhanced/ shoes.
✔️ Style Tip #2: Balance it Out
Create a Yin-Yang type of Outfit Balance.
- For example…
- Masculine outfit? Balance it out by wearing athletic shoes with a feminine bow, pastel color, or embellishment (like pearls).
- Simple outfit? Jeans and a chic v-neck white tee or joggers with a crisp button-down shirt balances perfectly with statement or trendy sneaks.
- Street style: Modern takes on tennies lets you get away with pairing them with “almost” any outfit.
✔️ Style Tip #3: Prints
- Busy/Bright/Big Prints?
- If you keep your sneakers plain and simple…
- White sneakers are always a no-brainer – but be sure to keep them “white”. Cleaning sporty shoes is a thing.
- Solid color sneakers in a tone/tint from the print in your outfit ties it all together!
- Go bold with the prints on your outfit.
- If you are styling sneakers with a bold print…
- Create a street style look by pairing them with a graphic tee and menswear blazer!
- Combine them with a bit of the athleisure look for an updated sporty outfit!
- If you keep your sneakers plain and simple…
👟What tip would YOU add to the list? Share below in the comments! 👟
I needed this because I never know how to style my sneakers. I usually look like I’m about to hit the gym so these tips will help me tremendously.
I am going to have to get me some really cute sneakers. Noticed this is now the thing to wear with dresses well some dresses at least. Comfortable and still stylish.
Ive never even thought about styling my sneakers! What a great way to spruce up a lazy sunday outfit!
Could you just come over and dress me??? Or, go shopping with me? Or be my personal stylist? You have the knack. Love all that you put together. That dress and sneakers? Brilliant.
Great tips for styling sneakers. I absolutely agree that you want to keep them clean. Nothing can ruin an outfit like dirty shoes. If I can’t wash them, I won’t buy them. 🙂
I like these options! I mostly just wear sneakers, but mine aren’t this cute. I just pair them with jeans and t-shirts normally!
I love how stylish sneakers have become. These are great tips! Now gotta go find me some stylish ones.
Hands up I live in trainers in autumn and winter, it is great that there is so many different ways you can style them as well – I love your ideas! So comfortable but still stylish.
These are great tips for styling trainers. I have a pair with a bow that really adds something special to a basic outfit.
I will be honest I never style my sneakers. That said, I am going to buy a new pair because I am sick of all my sneakers so its never too late to start right!!
I never thought to wear sneakers with dresses so this post is helpful. I usually just wear them to the gym.
Each one of these styles are perfect for me. I am a true sneaker gal and I’m always looking for hot styles to wear with my sneakers! Love these and they all are so cute!
I recently wore my gold Reebok sweaters with a pleated skirt and I loved how the outfit ended up looking! A few years ago, I would have never thought of doing such a thing but it was such a natural pairing for me this time around.
I don’t have the knack for this but my daughter would appreciate your post so thank you. I will let her read this.
These really are simple tips! I actually never thought of doing anything with them.
Oh gosh I love wearing sneakers and you have made it do easy to glam them up a bit! I will definitely be trying these looks soon!!
These are really good tips! I love my sneakers plain color because I always play safe. lol! But hey, I’d love to try these tips.