Sneakers with Dresses
One look I absolutely love is the sneakers with dresses look. Although you’re essentially making the look more dressed down, it’s a really fun way to add some variety and throw in an unexpected element to any outfit. It can make a party dress look instantly cooler, make a summer dress look vintage, and just make any look more approachable. It’s also a great way to transition from summer to fall since it just starts getting a little too chilly for sandals. Because I didn’t want to only show a typical pair of converse sneakers, I did two looks today featuring my Converse sneakers and my Keds. Although TOMS shoes are also an obvious choice, I am still on the fence about those since I haven’t found a pair that I truly love yet! And I love Keds sneakers because you can throw them in the washing machine and this laceless pair is perfect for lazy people like me. Double Win! Anyhow, I hope these looks inspire you to try it out! Happy long weekend!
Look #1:
- Spotted Ikat Heart Print Dress (Rebecca Taylor, available here)
- Jewelry: Heart Chain Bracelet (David Yurman, (buy here), Watch (Casio, buy here)
- Vintage Court Bag (Coach, buy here)
- Sneakers (Converse, buy here)
Look #2:
- Ruched Dress (James Perse – also worn here, similar here and here)
- Fairisle Patterned Cardigan (Rubbish, similar here)
- Woven Belt (buy here)
- Jewelry: Gold Shark Tooth Necklace (A Peace Treaty, shop their jewelry here. Silver version here, ring version here)
- Light Purple Sneakers (Keds, super cute ones here and here)
3 Comments
Cristy
I like the way you pair your dresses with sneakers! Very cute.
I would advise against getting TOMS shoes because I personally don’t think they look nice, and they’re also a sketchy company: http://susurrations.tumblr.com/post/29879379823/about-toms-being-racist
gtz
Talk to me about that belt knot I’ve seen you do a few times. Loose-hanging belt ends are keeping me from layering them on dresses more often.
emilyo
Here’s a good image with some belt knots.
http://pinterest.com/pin/281545414175357498/
The one i’m doing is #2, the loop knot. Basically bring the end down, tuck it behind the belt, and then bring it back through. Also, another good idea I read about is putting a doubled-up hair band through the belt. That way you have something extra at the end to keep the end of the belt stationary.