13 New Ways to Wear a Dress with Sneakers

last updated 14 August 2019

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.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892539634-image — Ground a flirty mini dress with flat skate sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892538383-image — There's actually nothing sporty about this look.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892541881-image — White sneakers are sure to freshen up any look.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892533811-image — Embrace athleisure vibes via a hoodie dress and chunky-soled sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892544731-image — Sock sneakers look just as sleek as a pair of ankle boots.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892546148-image — Create a mashup of opposites when you pair sporty running sneakers with a flowing printed dress.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892551951-image — Midi dresses work best with a low-top sneaker like these classic Vans.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892547924-image — Who says you have to wear heels on date night? This look makes a strong case for pretty embroidered sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892555723-image — Don't underestimate the power of a simple white sneaker—use it to make bold pieces more wearable.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892549764-image — Colored tights immediately brighten up the look of "dad" sneakers.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892557597-image — Pro tip: Match your socks with your dress for a cohesive look.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892553812-image — Lean into the sneakers sporty influences by throwing on a bomber jacket.

dress-with-sneakers-community-253928-1522892535410-image — A combination we'll be wearing on repeat this summer: ruffle dress + It-bag + white sneakers.

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

Explore More:

Anna is an editor on the fashion team at Who What Wear and has been at the company for over five years, having begun her career in the Los Angeles office before relocating to New York, where she's currently based. Having always been passionate about pursuing a career in fashion, she built up her experience interning at the likes of Michael Kors, A.L.C., and College Fashionista before joining the team as a post-graduate assistant editor. Anna has penned a number of interviews with Who What Wear's cover stars over the years, including A-listers Megan Fox, Issa Rae, and Emma Chamberlain. She's earned a reputation for scouting new and emerging brands from across the globe and championing them to our audience of millions. While fashion is her main wheelhouse, Anna led the launch of WWW Travels last year, a new lifestyle vertical that highlights all things travel through a fashion-person lens. She is passionate about shopping vintage, whether it be at a favorite local outpost or an on-the-road discovery, and has amassed a wardrobe full of unique finds. When she's not writing, you can find her shooting street imagery on her film camera, attempting to learn a fourth or fifth language, or planning her next trip across the globe.