Dresses And Sneakers Are A Foolproof Outfit Combo For Spring

The much-anticipated brighter weather of spring is finally here, which means now is the perfect time to start crafting your new-season capsule. But when it comes to anchoring your newly-minted outfits, a minimalist mesh Mary-Jane or preppy driving loafer aren’t the only options to consider. Navigating the fluctuating temperatures calls for both form and function. Enter: stylish, yet casual sneakers to wear with dresses – from silken slips to floral frocks.

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This outfit pairing is a no-brainer for both the weekend and the office, or, indeed, any upcoming holiday excursions. A versatile pair of trainers will style easily with a range of dresses of varying lengths, textures and silhouettes. The trick to ensuring they look good? Strike a balance between the shape of the dress and the weight of the trainer: for example, chunky silhouettes pair well with flowing skirts, while slimline trainers work with more fitted silhouettes. Below, shop the best sneakers to wear with dresses, which are all failsafe combinations to try ahead of spring.

Vogue’s summer dress wish list:

• The LBD: Rat & Boa Giada Dress, £275
• The denim dress: Haikure Joelle Denim Midi-Dress, £350 £95
• The minidress: Gimaguas Costa Minidress, £100 £80
• The office-worthy dress: Róhe Sleeveless Twisted Checked Dress, £610
• The bias-cut dress: Acne Studios Bias Cut Dress, £490

Vogue’s summer sneaker wish list:

• The everyday essential: Adidas Handball Spezial Trainers, £90
• The gorpcore pair: Salomon XT-6 Trainers, £165
• The vintage-inspired trainers: Adidas Superstars, £130
• The metallic pair: Nike P-6000 Trainers, £100
• The retro pair: Adidas Sambas, £118

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