Which colour sneakers? - YouLookFab Forum

I am looking for some retro style colourful sneakers. My current casual sneakers are white and black/white.

They don't have to go with everything as the black and white cover most things between them, but I want them to go with my new ecru wide legs (photo 8) and my mid wash blue straight full length jeans as well as ideally my cargo pants and plaid trousers. Aside from this I have lots of grey, navy, white, black etc - I attached a couple of jackets as well in finds and a sweater that I don't wear enough.

I am drawn to 1 3 4 here but open to ideas. I do like the gum sole.

I chose this brand (Goodsoles) because I can buy them from a NZ retailer and they have some environmental credentials.

Any thoughts? I wear matchy matchy, pops of colour and some clashes....

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1 month ago

cat2

Veteran

i vote 4, they seem like they would go with grey, tan and navy.

Firecracker (Sharan)

What a fun group of options!

3 is my first pick, because it seems like a good color combo for you, and I can see it going with the items you mention and picture here.

I can also see 5 or 4 working nicely.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Another vote for #4! Most versatile for your needs from what I can see here

My personal faves are #1.

Star

I vote for 4 for you.

My personal favourite is 6.

I have blush gumsoles. So comfortable.

Jenni NZ

I like #1 (personal fave)or #3 for you. Both fun and bright with your clothes.

The Cat

Love the retro style of these sneakers.

Choice of colour depends on your colouring, your personal preference and what you want the shoes to go with. In your case, I support #3 would be a perfect choice and add fun to your wardrobe.

#1 and #5 would be favourites for me.

Janet

I feel like the yellow could be really great for you. They are cute sneakers!

kkards

I love the red #5.
But I’m so intrigued by the mesh in #4! I’m thinking that would make them lighter and better for hot summer weather, but wondering if the mesh is actually comfortable against the skin because I think you’d need to wear them without socks. Have you tried them? So great if they work!

RobinF

I love how the #2 blue sneakers match the stripe in the sweater. But the yellow ones would be awesome with the ecru jeans. Hard to choose!

Irina

#4 would be my choice for you.

Jules

I noticed there was a lot of yellow in your recent style planning post inspo pics, and also tend to agree with Angie #4 is the most versatile. I think the higher contrast pairs, while adorable, might be a bit much for regular wear if that makes sense - they are like flashy statement jewelry. I also happen to really like the yellow ones’ bright but lower contrast design so it’s a gut reaction too, and I’m wondering how you feel about them? Because I think this kind of thing is in the territory of not wanting to overthink it to the point where you end up with a pair that checks boxes but you don’t love them. You need to love them and be excited to wear them IYKWIM.

slim cat

#4 as somewhat quiet version from all the colorful ones and #3 as something stronger .

Suz

Oooh. Fun sneakers, Sally! Several of these could work really well for you. I tend to think #4 would be the easiest to style, though I am not sure they go as well with the sweater as some of the others. #4 feel more "summery" to me, also, so you might consider which seasons you want them for, predominantly. I also like the red, #5, but I don't think it would be as versatile for you, probably -- that is just the one I would pick. I think for you, with your colouring, the gumsole would work better.

Joyce B

Fun colors, I think you cannot go wrong with number 4, it will complement anything you wear.

I think gum sole is definitely the way to go btw, will help them work with the beige/tan trousers, cargos and coats you show here. On the other hand I wouldn’t choose based on a sweater you don’t wear a lot

Sal

I have purchased the yellow ones, number 4. And they were on a good sale (returnable though) so I am very happy with the price.

I probably think the yellow will be easier for me too - in terms of that sweater I do have other options so it is not a big deal.

I will report back!

(I do like the bold and bright ones too, and part of me is tempted to get another pair......I loved the pink and red as well. If you like colourful sneakers there are awesome ranges with Puma, Adidas, Aloha, Goya, Goodsole plus many other brands).

Jaime

So I like the first three for their unconventional color stripes, #4 would read as a colorful neutral. I might pick #1 if I were going to wear them with dresses, but #4 would go great with the ecru jeans. Tough choice!

Lisa

I like 4 for grey and tan outfits. And I can’t help but want 2 for myself because I’m on team blue.

SarahD8

I was going to vote #4 too, even though I *wanted* to encourage something super punchy and colorful. Interesting that the hive mind's preference coalesced around #4. Can't wait to see them in action!

If I like them, I could be tempted for a bright pair in a different colourway. I try not to buy duplicates, but sneakers are something that I get very very good use from, especially as I now wear them to work a lot. I am wearing less ankle boots (down to two pairs of booties and one pair of practical boots).

My current (non gear) sneakers have had 70 wears (white leather) in about 10 months and 136 wears (since April 2021, my black and white). And the last two pairs retired have had well over 100.

But I am trying to keep new pieces down....

Bijou

A great choice. #3 would be great with denim and add a fun jolt of colour if you are tempted to add to your collection!

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