9 ways to wear a dress with trainers, AKA our favourite spring combo
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'Tis the season to wear your favourite dress with trainers.
The moment the clocks spring forward, some of us have begun putting away our coats and dusting off our floaty spring dresses. But not to be fooled by the longer, sunnier days (although we're definitely not complaining), we've not quite reached the time of year when we could have our toes out (sadly).
So what's a happy compromise? Enter: the dress with trainers combo that we'll be relying on for the next few months. We're not reinventing the wheel here, but it's a tried-and-true spring uniform for a reason.
Versatile, fun and so easy to dress up or down, the fact that it ensures maximum comfort also means you can wear it from day to night.
Some general tips to keep in mind when styling a dress with trainers:
- Consider the occasion: Are you going to work or a picnic with friends? If it's the former, you might want to pare down the patterns and throw on a blazer. And if it's the latter, maybe a longer version will allow for more flexible movement.
- Consider the colour combination: An easy way to create an outfit is to match an element of your trainers to the dress or bag.
- Consider the hemline: A shorter dress might need some layering for spring, whether that means adding some jeans or tights underneath.
If you're in need of some fresh new ways to wear your dress with trainers, don't worry. From clever layering techniques to new colour combos, below are 9 ways you can style them and never get bored.
Christian VierigWith Long Socks
If your legs are feeling a little bare after putting on a mini dress (maybe the bubble dress left over from last summer?) and your favourite trainers, then maybe you're missing some socks. A knee-length pair, preferably in black or white so as to not distract from the rest of the outfit, could be the solution you're looking for.
Valentina Frugiuele/Getty ImagesWith A Cardi
Let's be honest, the sun may be setting at 7pm now but that doesn't mean it's necessarily summer. Layer on a chunky cardigan over your dress with trainers and you'll be set for all temperatures of the day. Bonus points if details from your trainers could match your cardi.
Valentina FrugiueleWith Your Gym Clothes
Lean into the sporty aesthetic of the look and go for the full tennis-inspired ensemble (including a chic baseball cap). A look that can take us from the gym to the office? We're down.
Jeremy MoellerWith Some Jeans
The best part of this trend is how versatile the combo is and how much fun you could have layering it up. A mini dress still too mini for spring? Take a page out of the '90s style book and wear some jeans underneath. Two birds, one stone.
Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty ImagesWith Lace Tights
A great way to tie in your dress with trainers? Add lace tights. It'll make the outfit look coherent, especially if you can match the colours of both items. If you're going for this combo, make sure you stick to solid colours as the lace already adds pattern and texture.
Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesWith A Blazer Dress
Got your hands on those sold-out adidas Rasant midi cow print boots? You lucky gal. Now make the most of them by balancing the sporty boxing shoe with a structured blazer dress and clutch and you're ready to wear them to a party or drinks.
Raimonda Kulikauskiene/Getty ImagesCommit to a Colour
If you (like the rest of us) got a pair of Pumas in a retro hue, commit to it for the rest of the look. That means styling them with a perfectly matching dress and bag (and whatever other accessories you can find), and watch the outfit transform into a statement, fashion week-ready look.
Christian Vierig/Getty ImagesWith a Matching Bag
Sometimes the shoes are the moment and they deserve to be in the spotlight. If you're particularly proud of your Miu Miu x New Balance trainers for instance (and rightfully so), pair them with a simple dress and match your bag to the shoe to let your accessories do the talking.
Edward Berthelot/Getty ImagesWith a Blazer
The easiest way to wear a dress with trainers for the office is to throw on a blazer. A crisp, sharp-shouldered blazer is the answer to dressing up the simple spring combo. Just make sure the jacket hits below the bum for an elongating silhouette.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, she earned her journalism degree in America and spent time at GLAMOUR US and People Magazine. She then returned to Hong Kong and became Tatler Asia's fashion director, where she ... Read more
