https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:22:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787785 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 02:57:04 +0000 unfrumped 1787785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm very interested. Mainly in the pants/ sneakers but also simummercdress + sneaker. For pants, I could not do for regular workdays unless it might be all black, and then there might not be a point. But weekend work- dress pants and streamlined sneaker maybe. Right now I would wear my sportier version of Oxford, which is darn comfortable. </p> <p>For summer I'd wear outside of work, a dress casually which others would wear with sandals, but I like closed toe. But would jump high buildings for sneaker comfort, so if it could look intentionally in style but not contrived... I would love to find my version. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787690 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:56:26 +0000 Irina 1787690@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wore my black Ecco sneakers (on white, thiner soles) with ankle length black pants and black high neck merino &amp; silk sweater plus camel coat. I liked that look. Don't have an example with a blazer - I don't wear them in the winter time. The key pieces for me:<br /> Thinner soles on sneakers, not too sporty<br /> Solid color sneakers<br /> Ankle or cropped pants<br /> Dressier coat ( could be a jacket) for juxtaposition and a contemporary look.<br /> I'm a recent convert to sneakers, bought mine a month ago but found it works for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787683 Tue, 14 Mar 2017 21:37:48 +0000 Emily K 1787683@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These Everlane shoes are the ones I often see featured in photos of casual shoe/suit outfit. &nbsp;My quibble would be that I view them more as casual loafers than as fashion sneakers. &nbsp;I'd wear them with pants or a suit, but not with a skirt. &nbsp;But...maybe a pencil skirt?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787199 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:29:52 +0000 Janet 1787199@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I met a celebrity/actress recently and was surprised to see her wearing a navy boyfriend blazer, navy loose trousers, a white blouse unbuttoned at the neck, and white sneakers. It was the first time I've seen this look out IRL and she made it work, even though I could tell that outfit would look awful on me. </p> <p>I think a sense of ease in the whole outfit helps make it work -- not making the overall vibe too tailored or studied. Minimal makeup, hair in a loose bun. Some other element besides the shoes that adds a little bit of casual nonchalance to the look: a simple tee, etc. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787192 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 21:18:32 +0000 ClaraT 1787192@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think sneakers can work with dressier clothes as whimsy (high tops + a tulle skirt), but rarely with dressier work clothes. I think all-white or all-black can work for a casual but not-sloppy look, though (see pics).&nbsp;<br />I agree with krishnidoux's comments as well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787184 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 20:47:59 +0000 Emily K 1787184@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm appreciating your "Working Girl" reference. &nbsp;I had a reason to call-up that very image/reference just a couple of days ago &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787153 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:13:53 +0000 krishnidoux 1787153@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sneaker's vamp: must be somewhat low (=not high).<br /> Sneaker's shape: it's tricky, it's precise, it's everything. They have to be somewhat flat (even when platform), and relatively narrow. Narrowness and streamline quality are key. Think ballerinas, except not ballerinas but sporty sneaker.<br /> Sneaker color: must be very, very clean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787152 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:10:51 +0000 Liz A. 1787152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the sneakers should be streamlined rather than chunky. &nbsp;They should also coordinate with your outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787151 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:08:21 +0000 always trying 1787151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it best with all white or black sneakers with white soles.&nbsp;&nbsp; l like the photos, but have not really seen it in person, or actually worn this look.. I am thinking of trying it though as I have some new sneakers that will work well for me to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/sneakers-nicer-outfits#post-1787149 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 19:02:13 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1787149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What do you think are the keys to make an outfit of fashion sneakers paired with dressier clothes work? E.g. Ellen Degeneres-style with non-jean pants and a blazer, or the recent trend of midi-length full skirts and sneaks. I like the look on others but when I try it I feel like an 80s secretary commuter (and not in the cool Working Girl way). </p>