Consider This Your Exhaustive Encyclopedia For How to Style Vans Sneakers
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Sneaker trends may come and go, but you can always count on Vans to have your back and withstand the test of time. Founded in 1966, the cult sneaker brand has certainly come a long way in its 53-year history. Originally popularized by Southern California skateboarders who gravitated toward their grippy rubber soles, Vans are now touted as a go-to footwear choice among skaters and nonskaters alike because they make just about any ol' outfit look instantly cool.
Sick of wearing sandals with your favorite sundress? Vans can help with that. Don't feel like wearing basic flats with your work suit? Slip on some Vans for an edgy, dressed-down vibe. Heck, you could probably even throw on a trash bag as a dress and still look street-style-blog-ready just by wearing a pair of the classic canvas kicks. Don't believe me? I've compiled more than 40 outside-the-box off-the-wall ways to style the fashion world's favorite affordable sneaker to prove just how darn versatile they really are. Consider this your premade Pinterest board for outfit ideas — you can thank me later.
With a Striped Midi Skirt, Sweater, and Chunky Jewelry
With a Pastel Suit and Graphic Top
With a Velvet Dress, Circular Bag, and Cat-Eye Sunglasses
With a Simple, Poufy-Sleeved Dress and Handbag
With a Turtleneck, Matching Midi Skirt, and High Socks
With a Tube Top and Cargo Pants
With a T-Shirt, Fanny Pack, and Jeans
With Boldly Mixed Prints
With a Belted, Flowy Maxi Dress
With a Leather Jacket and High-Rise Pants
With a Long-Sleeve Floral Dress and Matching Purse
With a Simple Turtleneck Dress and Handbag
With a Patterned Puffer Jacket and Straight-Leg Jeans
With Playful Coordinating Separates and a Muted Purse
With a Bright Coat, Sweater, and Leather Pants
With a Belted LBD and Bandana
With a Leather Jacket, White Tee, and Light-Wash Denim
With a Bright Pleated Dress and Matching Bag
With a Collared Shirt and Button-Up Midi Skirt
With a Long-Sleeve Velvet Dress and Contrasting Purse
With Muted Matching Separates and a Crossbody Bag
With a Striped Wrap Dress
With Distressed Jeans and a Graphic Tee
With a Jumpsuit and Parka
With a Lacy Skirt and Silky Bomber Jacket
With a Cropped Fur Jacket, Fanny Pack, and Flared Jeans
With a Business-Casual-Approved Suit
With a Bright Furry Jacket and Even Brighter Pants
With a Simple T-Shirt and Black Miniskirt
With a Striped Top and Cropped, Wide-Leg Jeans
With a White Tee Tucked Into Baggy Denim Pants
With Coated Jeans, a Plain Crop Top, and Bomber Jacket
With a Long Overcoat, Turtleneck, and Beret
With Matching Pastel Separates and a Bucket Hat
With a Cropped Graphic Hoodie and Flared Plaid Pants
With a Plaid Suit, Turtleneck, and Bright Purse
With a Metallic Coat and Simple Black Dress
With a Camo Jacket and Black Skinny Jeans
With a Tied-Up Shirt and Cutoff Denim Shorts
With Stripes and a Long Denim Overcoat
With a Bold Shearling Leather Jacket, Floral Dress, and Logo Scarf
With a Patterned Jacket and Statement Leather Pants
With a Jacket, Peplum Top, and Straight-Leg Pants
With Layered Outerwear and Jeans With Fishnets Underneath
With Lace-Up Jeans, a White Tee, Jacket, and Beret
With a Blazer, Cropped Turtleneck, and Low-Rise Pants
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