Not that I really need an excuse to wear sneakers, but a little fresh outfit inspiration via well-dressed fashion people never hurts. The sandals have officially gone on hiatus, and we’ve entered boot season, but we needn’t live on boots alone during fall and winter. Sneakers are a great alternative, and often make an outfit look cooler than a pair of boots would.
While sneakers were once primarily associated with all things sporty, that’s no longer the case. They can look surprisingly polished and elegant, depending on what they’re paired with. So what, exactly, makes a sneaker outfit elegant? The way I see it, the key this time of year is pairing them with elevated outerwear (such as a trench, leather jacket, or fur coat) and chic trousers or skirts. Pieces that are elegant no matter what they’re paired with will look just as elegant with sneakers, and therefore, your outfit as a whole looks elegant. Keep scrolling to see what I mean and to shop pieces to copy the elegant sneaker outfits I chose to highlight.
Trench Coat + Sweater + Relaxed Black Pants + White Sneakers
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Leopard Coat + Jeans + Sneakers
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Fur Coat + Tan Jeans + Tan Sneakers
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Leather Bomber Jacket + Oversize T-Shirt + White Jeans + Sneakers
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Bomber Jacket + Plaid Midi Skirt + Sneakers
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Rugby Shirt + Flared Miniskirt + Ballet Sneakers
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Blue Button-Down + Olive Green Pants + Low-Profile Sneakers

