A truth universally acknowledged: Styling sneakers (mainly white ones) with dresses makes you look effortlessly fashionable and put together. Plus, you'll feel comfortable—which is the best part. But if you're struggling with how you should wear your white tennis shoes with dresses, I've got a few tips! For one, you should totally take a cue from the Scandinavian fashion girlies and wear a pretty dress with a sporty, chunkier pair of sneakers and ribbed socks. There are endless ways to wear white sneakers with different dress fabrics, textures, and colors, but you'll need to keep reading for the rest of my advice! Scroll through to find some inspiration for your next outing, friends.
A Maxi + Blazer
Throw on a knit maxi with a blazer and a pair of white sneakers for an effortless work outfit.
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Aritzia New Generation Blazer
adidas VL Court 3.0 Sneaker
A Midi Dress + Scrunchie
Try a shirred bodice dress with a large scrunchie and sneakers. Of course, this inspiration comes directly from Copenhagen Fashion Week.
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Mango Maxi-flower scrunchie
Nike V2K Run Sneaker
A Sheer Dress
Sheer dresses are usually a bit more nightime and formal, but if you want to dress it down for day, try adding a pair of Asics.
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Free People Cypress Lace Maxi
Savage x Fenty Bold Lace Unlined Plunge Bra
ASICS Ge-Kayano 14
A Trench Coat
Easy! A trench coat and T-shirt dress combination is perfect for Monday through Sunday.
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Npasoilc Summer Dresse
New Balance RC42
A Denim Dress
As we all know, denim pairs well with pretty much anything. Try a jean dress with some kicks for a laid-back weekend look.
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HUE Women's Slouch Sock 3 Pair Pack, White/White/White, One Size
Reebok Unisex Sneaker
A Varsity Jacket
Try a varsity-inspired jacket with a pair of Tretorn sneakers for a nod to sports.
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BLANKNYC Smart Move Bomber Jacket
Hanifa Alara Dress
TRETORN Nyliteplus Canvas Sneakers
A Silk Dress
For a dressier option, a silk dress with sneakers will be your best bet!
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Line & Dot Gramercy Maxi Dress
ASOS DESIGN tiered lace maxi skirt in ivory
Off-White Be Right Back Runner Sneakers
Andrea Zendejas is the Senior Accessories Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she has worked for 5+ years. Andrea handles fine and costume jewelry, shoes, and bags for all cover and fashion stories in addition to overseeing the front of book shopping pages. She also styles beauty well stories and various fashion stories for digital. Andrea previously worked at CR Fashion Book, SELF Magazine, and Women’s Health and has contributed to digital sites Harper's BAZAAR and Marie Claire. Follow her on Instagram.
