7 Easy Trouser-and-Trainer Outfits I'm Stealing From Celebrities

As we ride the wave of winter, it's easy to focus all our attention on boots in the footwear department. We've given a lot of time to the function and ease of a great pair of boots, from ankle skimmers to thigh-high beauties. But our favourite celebrities keep reminding us just how relevant trainers remain, even in these cooler months. Right now, you've probably noticed a few trends in the sneaker world. Colourful trainers are having a real moment, with Sambas and Gazelles becoming increasingly vibrant. New Balance continues to be a fashion-follower favourite and Onitsuka Tiger's yellow trainers have taken Instagram by storm. The glory of trainers is truly in their versatility. They're comfortable, easy to wear and even easier to style. You can wear them all year round, from tracksuit days to summer holidays, with maxi dresses or miniskirts, but right now, with the weather as it is, many fashionable faces are opting for trousers to showcase their new kicks.
Jeans are an easy option when considering trousers to pair with your trainers, but there are plenty more styles out there to choose from. Below, you'll see that Sofia Richie Grainge selected trending cargo pants to create a tonal head-to-toe look, whilst Laura Harrier's wide-leg trousers take on the trending silhouette of 2024. For those looking for a smart-casual option, Gigi Hadid paired a denim jacket with tailored trousers and simple white sneakers for a look that works just as well for the airport as the office.
Keep scrolling for more trouser-and-trainer pairings to emulate this season.
7 CELEBRITY TROUSER-AND-TRAINER OUTFITS TO TRY
1. Tailored Trousers and Pop-Of-Colour Trainers
Style Notes: A bright, statement trainer is often all that a tailored outfit needs to add a little personality. Take Kaia Gerber's example and lift a simple trench, tee and tailored trousers with a bold shoe in a trending colour like current favourite, sunshine yellow.
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2. Cargo Pants and Sporty Trainers
Style Notes: The cargo pants comeback is still going strong, and Sofia Richie Grainge shows how well they style with your favourite active trainers.
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SL70's are having a moment right now.
3. Black Wide-Leg Trousers + All-Black Trainers
Style Notes: Simple black trainers are an easy way to put a relaxed spin on a wide-leg trousers-look.
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Style with a tonal cream knit or wear with a navy jumper.
A wardrobe staple you'll always come back to.
4. Track Pants and Low-Top Trainers
Style Notes: Katie Holmes demonstrates the versatility of elevated track pants—proving they're the perfect accompaniment to a casual trainer outfit.
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Style with chunky trainers or wear with a colourful pair.
5. Jeans + Retro Trainers
Style Notes: Naturally, we had to include a classic pair of blue jeans in this mix. Whether catching up with friends or simply running errands, jeans and trainers are a match made in heaven (just ask Rosie Huntingdon Whiteley).
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Cuffed jeans are set to be one of the biggest denim trends in 2024.
A modern classic.
6. White Jeans and Chunky Trainers
Style Notes: No, there's nothing new about pairing jeans with trainers. But with the cooler months setting in, there's something refreshing about white or cream jeans with sneakers for winter as well as summer—just look at Jennifer Lawrence's outfit.
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Wear with colourful trainers or dress up with Mary Janes.
7. Leggings + Gym Sneaks
Style Notes: My most-worn trainer-and-trouser combo? It has to be leggings. Whether heading to the gym or dashing around running errands, there's no pairing I opt for as often.
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This comfortable style pairs as well with knee-high boots as with sporty trainers.
The grey tone of these leggings styles so well with cream and white.
Every fashion person is shopping Asics trainers right now.
Next Up: It's Official: These 5 Trainer Trends Are Set to Replace White Sambas in 2024
Florrie embarked on her fashion journey whilst studying in Aix-en-Provence, she began to write her dissertation on the history of fashion and landed her first role at Harper’s Bazaar. Following this, she interned for various publications including Elle, Grazia and Marie Claire before joining the fashion team at Conde Nast Traveller. There, she contributed to international photoshoots, styled pages and covers, and produced engaging digital content. Over eight years of fashion industry experience, Florrie has honed her skills from styling e-commerce photoshoots to personal shopping. Florrie first joined Who What Wear UK as a freelancer before becoming the Commerce Writer. Now, as the Shopping Editor, she monitors current trends, new-in styles, wardrobe heroes and how best to style them.
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