How to pair sneakers with a dress or skirt

You’re looking to wear sneakers under a dress or skirt. That’s a great and stylish choice! At least, that’s if you know how to combine your outfit as such. That in itself is not difficult. However; the style you choose to pick will play a significant role in determining how your outfit will end up looking.

Sneakers are -and have always been - a very hot as well as convenient clothing item for decades. This means that in order to please everyone they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and models. But which materials go well with a dress or skirt and how do you choose the right colour? We have figured out how to make a nice combination, both in summer and winter. The sneakers are available from nice and warm and very comfortable to more airy and nice and low. That means you can wear them all year round.

Tips in order to find the perfect trainer

We’d like to share a few handy tips for picking the perfect sneaker with you. The first thing we need you to pay attention to is of course that they’re comfortable. Secondly, we advise you to choose for striking colours.

Choosing a comfortable sneaker

Firstly, it’s important to ensure the sneakers you’re intending to wear under a dress or skirt are comfortable. You have to ensure they’re comfortable to walk on, especially if you’re planning on walking long distances. The time where it was only socially acceptable to pair a dress with heels is - lucky for us and our feet- over. Nowadays wearing a pair of sneakers is completely normalised. So you might as well make yourself comfortable.

Tip: Have a good look at the sole of the trainers. A thicker sole probably offers you more comfort. The firmness and height of the sides of the shoe are also an important deciding factor. With added support you will find that you’ll be able to walk comfortably on them for much longer.

Picking the right colour

If you wear trainers under a dress or skirt, you want them to match properly of course. That means you have to look for the right colour to do so. It is worth embracing the sneakers completely, so don't try to hide them. The best way to do that is with a bright and eye-catching colour. Your sneakers will attract lots of positive attention that way, making them a nice statement piece to own and wear.

4 styles to vary

On top of that, you can wear the trainers under a dress or skirt and choose between different styles. So, are you curious to know which styles you can pick from? We’re sharing a few handy tips:

• Snow white
• Badass black
• Striking prints
• Contrasting colours

1. Snow white

A pair of sneakers in snow white is actually always a good choice. That goes for a dress or skirt, as well as any other outfit that makes you happy. So do you want to wear them in spring and summer? Or would you like to wear them in winter or autumn? It's actually always a good choice to order the trainers in white.

Tip: Wearing a jeans dress or skirt made up of another tough fabric will make the white sneakers stand out even more.

Tip: Make sure your shoes stay nice and white of course. So be careful to avoid dirt. In case they do get dirty there are tons of tips available online on how to easily clean white sneakers. So don’t throw them out just yet if they’ve got a nasty stain on them!

2. Tough and black

Alternatively, you can wear your sneakers in black under a dress or skirt. This gives you a cool and sporty look, especially if there are a few white or light-coloured elements. You will find that you can easily combine your neat sneakers with the rest of your outfit that way. Moreover, the sneakers will automatically last a long time, because you can easily keep their looks up. Any dirty spots are harder to see and easier to clean. Any faded remains of stains that won’t come out entirely won’t be visible anymore.

3. With striking print

Would you like to go in a completely different direction with your trainers when wearing a dress or skirt? Then choose for sneakers with a striking print. By wearing sneakers in cheerful colours and with different materials can create a gorgeous look. To ensure there’s no styles clashing in your outfit, ensure you pick a dress or skirt that contains no – or just a neutral – pattern. This draws the attention to your amazing sneakers and makes them easy to combine with your outfits.

4. In contrasting colours

Are sneakers with busy patterns and all sorts of different materials not your vibe, but do you still like to stand out? Then you can choose to pick sneakers in a striking colour to create a strong contrast. This way you’re introducing colour blocking to your outfit in a fun and simple way. Now your shoes will absolutely get the attention they deserve.

Pairing sneakers with a dress or skirt

Combining a pair of sneakers with a dress of skirt is an excellent and stylish choice! Check out all our amazing shoes for women. You could also specifically look at the different sneakers available, so you're sure to make a great choice. Use the tips above to find the ideal pair, which you would love to be wearing tomorrow.

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