Fashion doesn't always repeat itself. Sometimes what was the strictest bad manners suddenly appears on the fashionable Olympus. In this article, we will talk about such a flashy union as a skirt with sneakers. Is everything as bad as it seems at first glance? Or should we thank the designers for a good idea?
Although street style has recently adopted this combination, the idea was born in the early 90s. Then Karl Lagerfeld shod all his models in Reebok sneakers. This move made a splash, but for a long time the fashion trend remained only on the catwalks of the world - it was picked up by many eminent designers. This bold combination hit the streets a few years ago.
In this article, we will find out how to wear sneakers with a skirt correctly so that neither the comfort of women's legs nor the sense of style is damaged.
Sneakers are different…
Sneakers have always been shoes designed for sports, and the main requirement that was made of them was, of course, comfort and support for the joints. But today the use of sneakers has expanded significantly: fashionistas who are tired of uncomfortable high-heeled shoes, ormonotony, or all together, following the designers turned to sneakers as a comfortable, stylish, and sometimes extravagant addition to the image.
The production of such shoes has also expanded: now they produce not only running shoes and sneakers, but also slip-ons, sports shoes, golf shoes, shoes with sports elements. Sneakers were born - sneakers with a hidden wedge. Separately, there are even walking shoes and roller shoes. Previously, all models had to be laced up, but now there are many options with comfortable Velcro.
Finding the perfect match
The way the sneakers will look with a skirt, and whether they "fit" into the image, largely depends on the length of the skirt, its cut, color and material. In this case, it is possible to create a beautiful “bow” only starting from the skirt and remembering the universal rules. We will look at the types of skirts in more detail later.
- Sneakers you run in can't be worn with a skirt! Once you decide to create a look based on pairing them with a skirt, sneakers are no longer running shoes and have become the "chip" of the image. Now you need to select a pair, guided by a sense of style. Usually the brighter it is, the better, but there are exceptions.
- If the skirt is short (above the knee), then almost all types of sneakers will look good in tandem with it, but especially wedge sneakers.
- A mid-knee skirt (classic midi) will "make friends" with most sneakers. But if you have short or full feet, beware of tall shoes thatcloses the ankles - otherwise the proportions of the figure will deteriorate significantly.
- A floor-length skirt looks best with wedge models. Only tall and slender girls can afford sneakers or flat shoes with such a skirt.
- If the sneakers are bright, the skirt should be as simple as possible, plain. If the sneakers are simple, dim, you can try to play with the style and colors. But it's better to play with the skirt at the expense of the top and shoes.
Pairs well with short skirts: crop tops, blouses, T-shirts, thin jerseys and T-shirts. They can be either tucked into a skirt (if the length allows), or left out. Mid-length skirts, including a little over the knee, go well with the same set as short skirts, but here you need to be careful with things that are loose.
A good example is in the photo above. A jacket left loose would spoil the image, but tucking it into a thin knitted skirt also does not work. The girl got out of the situation very cleverly: the front of the jacket is tucked in and opens the skirt completely, which preserves the proportions of the figure. At the back, it goes out, and thanks to this simple technique, the image is casually elegant.
Long skirts are traditionally worn with tops as simple as possible, but you can experiment.
Features of white sneakers
If you asked yourself the question of what is special about white shoes when it comes to the combination of "skirt with sneakers", the photo will clearly show everything.
White sneakers - from the neatest to the mostsports models - they look great and elegant precisely because of the color. This pair will go with any look, from a white top and a short chiffon skirt to a golf pencil skirt.
A white pair of athletic shoes is exactly what you need for an extravagant look a la ballerina. A tutu skirt with white sneakers and a T-shirt (or blouse) looks stunning. Alternatively, this image can be beaten differently: black sneakers and a short black biker jacket.
Leather skirt with sneakers: an exciting tandem
Skirts made of natural or eco-leather over the past year have not left the glossy pages of fashion publications. The variety of styles is amazing: short and knee-length, pencil and sun-flared, one-length and asymmetrical … All these options can be combined with sneakers and look stunning.
The looks you can create with a leather skirt range from smart casual to rocker to smart sporty. A striking example: a skirt with sneakers (photo above) "holds" the whole look, which combines a cowboy hat and blouse, white sneakers and a mint-colored handbag. A skirt of the same style, but made of a different material - without the muted leather sheen - would completely destroy the image. The image would fall apart into separate details, and the magic of harmonious combination would disappear.
Combine the incongruous
Even the most daring fashionistas do not always dare to combine business wardrobe items with something unusual. If we talk about a pencil skirt, then thisA universal piece of women's wardrobe has long become a classic, so a pencil skirt with sneakers is a tandem that horrifies many.
This skirt fits any figure, it can be both above the knee and medium length. It is usually associated with a business style, so it is incredibly difficult to imagine sneakers with a skirt of this style. But they surround us everywhere: now this style is used for sewing fine knitwear, leather and many other materials.
Wear bright sneakers under a pencil skirt and a white blouse? Easy!
As we can see, the classic tandem for the office can be made very unexpected: elegant and at the same time comfortable, and most importantly - unusual. A white blouse and a gray pencil skirt pair perfectly with fairly bright sneakers. The rolled-up sleeves of the blouse and the slightly casual cut of the skirt play an important role in this combination. In addition, the front of the blouse is tucked in, and the back is released again.
Don't try this together
There are still some rules that should not be broken.
Don't wear a lot of decorations, especially flashy ones - ruin brevity and look like a Christmas tree.
Skirt should be simple! No tropical mixed colors, an abundance of lace and rhinestones. Lace has a place only in clothes above the waist.
And once again the basic rule. Do not wear under your skirt those shoes that you bought specifically for running.
So, as you can see, everything can be combined, and sneakers with a skirt are no exception(even if it's a pencil skirt). By following these simple rules, you can create beautiful, memorable looks that will provide not only a stylish look, but also comfort.
