Consider This Your Exhaustive Encyclopedia For How to Style Vans Sneakers

Updated on 10/30/2019 at 6:49 PM

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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

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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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