The Way to Wear Statement Sneakers

So I am walking through DSW — which was wholly my husband’s thought by the way — and I see an entire row committed to what I will call announcement shoes. Sneakers with patterns, sneakers with embroidery, shoes with bling, shoes with platforms and on and on. And I am instantly inspired and inquisitive. Inspired, because the statement sneaker is such a way to step up a jeans-and-tee combo. Because I am wondering if I could get a pair in the clearance section and inquisitive.

The shoe gods were looking out for me because I definitely did find what I was looking for with a large flower about the sale rack — a pair of Steve Madden slip-ons. I don’t care that embroidery is less sexy than it once was, either. Those infants came home and, mercifully, my hubby discovered that the dress shoes.

Largely Basics + a Couple of Statements

Sneakers fall in my style sweet spot. Frankly, you may easily accuse me of being a stylist that is idle, and I’d take that as a compliment. I really don’t like to get overly fussy about my clothes — I want my clothing. My modus operandi is to stock up on basics and invest to pull everything together.

I can and will use these sneaks with a tee shirt, belt along with jeans that this fall. And no one will notice that said last spring, tee came in the $ 5 rack at H&M. Or, that I’ve been wearing the same jeans for the past five years. But I guarantee, people will ask me.

It is not my nature to limit accessory or any garment to one kind of outfit, however. Let’s put aside the jeans-and-tee combo for a sec and look at a few strategies to wear statement shoes.

3 Statement Sneakers Outfits

Taking the Edge Off

The shoe choice for a set of vegan leather leggings is heels. But you know, some days. I favor anchoring this outfit with sneakers for a more down-to-earth vibe. I really do reside in the Missouri countryside and there’s literally no location nearby that needs heels.

Not Monochrome

Following is a principle of style. Any statement bit — earrings sneakers or lip colour — shines brightest when paired using a striped outfit. Why throw a pair of fun shoes into that mix, if the spring/summer ’17 runway shoes inspired you to double up on denim? It’s certainly a more interesting choice than the Stan Smiths.

Go Bold or Go Home

Cotton dresses do match well with shoes — and you’ll look even more if can play one of the accent colours of the shoe up placed together. The important thing here is to avoid being too matchy. Instead, your mission is to mimic a colour that plays with a little role on the sneaker. I happened to have this pink dress hanging in the closet and that I believe it does only that.

Are you currently wearing statement sneakers? Tell us in the comments!