Summer is pretty much synonymous with sandals. Gladiators, wedges, flip flops—there are dozens to choose from. But this year, among your huge collection of summer shoes, do yourself a favour and grab a few pairs of sneakers.
Sneakers are quickly
gaining popularity as a summer shoe staple. While your normal sneakers are
great for pounding the pavement and keeping you supported at the gym, today's
fashionable sneakers look just as good (if not better!) with a dress than they
do yoga pants. If you're not used
to wearing sneakers as a fashion statement, there are a few things you should
keep in mind...
First, formal
sneakers are a trend by themselves, so make sure you complete the look the
right way by sticking to the popular styles. Try thiscollection of different designer sneakers for inspiration. As you can
see, while there are plenty of different designers putting their spin on the
style, there are certainly reoccurring themes among the looks. Bright whites
and solid black choices are usually the most popular, and leather is a common
fabric for formal designs. Because leather is thinner than a lot of other
fabrics, it creates a sleeker looking shoe that helps you avoid looking bulky
below your ankles. Both black and white varieties are fairly universal, so
they're easily paired with a variety of different colors and patterns.
After you check out
the trending styles, consider which shoes will look best with your current
wardrobe before making your purchase. You don't want to get your sneakers home
only to realise that they don't go with anything in your closet. Unless, of
course, you're looking for an excuse to buy more clothes, and in that case then
go right ahead and start shopping blind. However, if you're going to be bold
and want to wear your sneakers with a dress (which can be a tricky look to pull
off) and you don't want to renovate your entire wardrobe, check out thiscompilation of sneaker and dress combinations first.
And finally, it's
worth noting that dirty, scuffed-up sneakers do not look formal. If you don't
take care of them, they'll look like just another junky pair of average
everyday shoes. Plus—and no, this isn't rocket science—the better care that you
take of your things, the longer they'll last. You can prolong the fabric and
binding of your sneakers by using the proper cleaning and preservation
techniques. Thiscleaning guide from Complex writer Brandon Edler details step-by-step
instructions for keeping your shoes looking like new.
For barely any
money at all, you can get the necessary tools and accessories to keep your
kicks looking like new. There's even a good chance you have a lot of what you
need already laying around the house, including things like dish soap and soft
bristle brushes. Give your sandals a rest this year. Add a few sneakers to your
summer shoe collection and stay ahead of the trend!
I am a little obsessed with my trainers! I love my Stan Smiths and snake print Super Ga's they both look great with all outfits!
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Trainers have always been my thing and I've found some super chic pairs the past couple of months for summer and love classic designs such as Adidas Stan Smiths <3
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Ahh I just adore this trend. Comfy too, right!? ;)
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