13 New Ways to Wear a Dress with Sneakers

If you haven't hopped on the sneaker trend yet, what are you waiting for? There's little reason to resist, especially when all these under-$100 picks are waiting for you. Considering that the footwear is having a major moment right now, this is the one outfit combination it seems everyone is jumping on board with. Balancing flirty and sportier elements, the dress-with-sneakers combination is as simple as it is stylish.

We'll admit it—once we started swapping out our heels for a pair of sneakers every once in a while, we've never looked back. And neither have our readers it seems. Just below, we're sharing the looks that you, our community, shared on Instagram using #WhoWhatWearing. Want to be featured next time? Use the hashtag on your outfit posts so we can see them.

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Ground a flirty mini dress with flat skate sneakers.
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There's actually nothing sporty about this look.
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White sneakers are sure to freshen up any look.
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Embrace athleisure vibes via a hoodie dress and chunky-soled sneakers.
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Sock sneakers look just as sleek as a pair of ankle boots.
(Image credit: @slipintostyle)

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Create a mashup of opposites when you pair sporty running sneakers with a flowing printed dress.
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Midi dresses work best with a low-top sneaker like these classic Vans.
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Who says you have to wear heels on date night? This look makes a strong case for pretty embroidered sneakers.
(Image credit: @nicolettemason)

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Don't underestimate the power of a simple white sneaker—use it to make bold pieces more wearable.
(Image credit: @emilisindlev)

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Colored tights immediately brighten up the look of "dad" sneakers.
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Pro tip: Match your socks with your dress for a cohesive look.
(Image credit: @courtneeruthie)

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Lean into the sneakers sporty influences by throwing on a bomber jacket.
(Image credit: @itsmekellieb)

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A combination we'll be wearing on repeat this summer: ruffle dress + It-bag + white sneakers.
(Image credit: @thestylishsoul)

Who What Wear readers are really great at pulling off prints, too.

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Anna is an NYC-based senior fashion editor who has been a member of the Who What Wear team for over seven years, having begun her career in L.A. at brands like Michael Kors and A.L.C. As an editor, she has earned a reputation for her coverage of breaking trends, emerging brands, luxury shopping curations, fashion features, and more. Anna has penned a number Who What Wear cover interviews, including Megan Fox, Julia Garner, and Lilly Collins. She also leads the site’s emerging travel vertical that highlights all things travel and lifestyle through a fashion-person lens.