We love when style and comfort collide, and that's why we are so drawn to sneakers and dresses. Personally, I'm just not ready for heels yet, and sneakers 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 colors and combinations. We rounded up our favorite looks and broke down exactly why each one works. Read ahead to find your new go-to combo.
Keep it eclectic with a mix of vintage-inspired pieces. This look works because the color palette and prints don't compete.
Take any sheer dress and layer with a tank, bike shorts, and sneakers for a sporty look.
This gauzy dress looks fresh with an oversize blazer and chunky sneaker.
Take any light-colored babydoll dress in your wardrobe and reinvent it with a sporty sneaker.
Team a sporty colorblock trainer with a bouclé dress for something unexpected.
One thing we love about streetwear is that it's constantly evolving. This layered-up look feels so fresh with a white sneaker.
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.
A white trainer with any delicate printed long dress pairs really nicely. Just add your favorite sunglasses and bag.
Make a bold print feel casual with lace-up Converse and a crossbody bag.
When you have a busy print, try picking up on the base color for your sneaker choice.
We love creating a color story with accessories and working them with any white dress.
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.
For something bolder, mix prints together, but try and stay with a similar color palette.
This simple dress/sneaker pairing looks pulled together when you add texture, like a leather button-down.