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It’s time to polish up your white kicks.
While a fresh pair of pristine kicks looks chic year-round, white sneaker outfits for summer have an effortless edge that’s entirely unmatched. It could be that these comfortable shoes go with almost everything or that they exude effortlessly cool energy, but regardless of the why, we’re gearing up to bring white sneakers outfits into our warm-weather ‘fit rotation.
Any athletic shoes are, by necessity, casual, but the looks ahead are anything but basic. From romantic summer dresses to denim shorts and even overalls, the list of clothing that goes with white sneakers is long and varied. Get ready to shine up your go-to pair because you’ll want to take the ‘fits ahead for a test drive ASAP.
Elevate an Athletic Look
Whether you favor bike shorts or activewear rompers as your go-to summer workout uniform, you can take your gym look out to brunch with a few key accessories and a pair of white sneakers. The simple addition of a blazer or sleek moto jacket, belly chain, and chic shoulder bag embodies elevated athleisure for summer.
Style With a Silky Skirt
For an elevated summer look starring white sneakers, we recommend combining the elegance of a silky midi skirt with a long or three-quarter-length sleeve top in a summer-friendly and sophisticated fabric like linen or cotton. The luxe nature of these pieces won’t be dampened by sneakers. In fact, a platform pair will, dare we say, elevate the vibe.
Mix Prints
White sneakers and crisp crew socks create a clean fashion canvas for you to show off your splashiest prints. While we think the bolder, the better, you can mix and match or clash to your heart’s content. For a summer outfit, try pairing a short dress with a blazer or jacket, and be sure to opt for a vibrant color palette.
Stick to an All-White Aesthetic
While summer whites tend to feel beachy or formal, a pair of white sneakers adds a bit of fashion-forward edginess. Thanks to their streetwear energy, you can give even the most ornate white dress or stunning suit set an easy, breezy daytime vibe when worn with these signature sneakers.
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Modernize a Retro Dress
We love the vintage vibe of shirt and smock dresses adorned with ruffles, ribbons, and bows. That said, unless you're headed to high tea, they can occasionally feel too Victorian for everyday wear. A pair of white sneakers brings even the more elegant and erstwhile dress into the 21st century.
Stay Comfy in Cargoes
Not all white sneaker outfits for summer have to feature skirts or dresses. A cropped top and comfy cargo pants or relaxed-fit jeans are a perfect summer ‘fit that’s cool, casual, and utterly effortless.
Try Tenniscore
White sneakers are a natural fit for a tennis-inspired outfit. A pleated skirt or skort, striped tee or tank, and sweater tied over the shoulders just so finishes off this trendy look.
Cool Down Hot Pants
The beauty of hot pants is that they’re, well, hot, but you can add a dose of chill to their vampy vibe by styling them with white sneakers and a short-sleeved sweater or sweater vest. If you’ve got a pair of hot pants on hand with a skin-tight fit, skip the sweater and add an oversized button-down shirt styled with a French tuck.
Refresh Your Favorite Florals
There’s no wrong way to wear a floral dress for summer, but wearing one with white sneakers is our go-to effortlessly cool option. For this white sneakers outfit, we recommend keeping accessories and outer layers minimal; a shoulder or bucket bag, jean jacket, or cardigan will keep this ‘fit from feeling overwrought.
Style with Subtle Stripes
For a classic white sneakers summer outfit that still feels unique, style your go-to pair with denim shorts and subtle strips. The less you agonize about this look, the better. A crew neck tee with stripe detailing at the neck or sleeves and a pair of crew socks is all you need to pull it off.
Amp Up Overalls
This ‘90s white sneakers look is perfect for a day in the summer sun. When temps soar, swap out full-length overalls for a pair of cut-offs, and tailor your top to make the vibe of your day. A corset top—white, to match your kicks—adds a touch of vampy energy while a basic tee is perfect for more laid-back affairs.