Sneakers and Dresses Are Summer’s Freshest Pairing

July 24, 2018 | 01:22pm

Your summer dresses will look just as cute with sneakers as they do sandals—shop our favorite pairings here.

Sneakers and Dresses Are Summer’s Freshest Pairing

Sandals aren’t the only way to anchor a summer dress. They may look elegant, but all-day excursions can lead to blisters and sore arches. (Besides, not everyone is into the toe-bearing look day after day, especially if you’re city living.) The style pairing is also a no-brainer when it comes to weekend wear, traveling, and exploring new locales—after all, these shoes were made for walking. For a more covered-up and comfortable—and less expected—option, try sporting your dresses with sneakers instead. A high-profile case in point: Emily Ratajkowski. The New York darling has been a fan of pairing white kicks with her rotation of leg-baring mini dresses for many seasons now, and has become a master of adding sporty flair to an otherwise sexy piece.

When it comes to styling the combo, anything goes. You can play with opposites, pairing retro chunky sneakers with a flirty, tight-knit dress by Victor Glemaud. Or take an elevated approach and couple Jack Erwin’s sleek leather sneakers with a cool blue midi dress from Zara. Another trick that adds some deliberate chic is to color coordinate a dress and sneakers, like pairing navy Cairuma kicks with a tie-dye frock from Ganni that incorporates similar hues. You could also go romantic in Reformation’s sweet spaghetti-straps with velcro Veja’s. Whichever look you choose, your feet will thank you. Here, shop the best dresses and sneaker pairings of the season.