Whether it’s because you’ve had a fruitful weekend or you’ve been binging on your Korean dramas, and you just don’t have it in you to squeeze into a pair of pumps to get to work, you should try on a pair of sneakers for the office. Yes, we’re declaring it: sneakers can be worn to work. The key trick to remember is to find a balance in your look. If you’re wearing a lot of colour, stick to a plainer sneaker. Reversely, if your dress is super plain, use your sneakers to dress up your outfit. Here are a few dress + sneaker combos that work for the office.
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Mix up different shades of blues with a smart shirtdress and add a twist with the metallic blue sneakers.
Carven shirt dress, $250, from THE OUTNET. Shoes, $199, from Veja.
Work a midi-length red dress with black sneakers. Choose one with that’s knitted and embellished, so it adds that subtle touch of grown-up glam.
A.P.C. dress, $335, from MyTheresa. Shoes, $65.90, from Charles & Keith.
Contrast bold black-and-white stripes with a chunky sneaker that comes in a monochrome texture.
Dress, $116, from Topshop. Shoes, $248, from Nike.
A plaid shift dress exudes retro charm, but when worn with a nude pair of sneakers, instantly feels cool without trying too hard.
Dress, $139, from Zara. Shoes, $73.90, from Pedro.
If you’re going to wear a colourful dress, pick a colour from the pattern and work that into your sneaker.
Dress, $179, from H&M. Shoes, $59.90, from Charles & Keith.
Converse high tops work with everything (literally!), but when worn with a tailored khaki dress, it gets a grown up feel.
Dress, $89.90, from Mango. Shoes, $100, from Converse.
For Casual Fridays, instead of wearing a predictable pair of blue jeans, try a colourful floral dress with white tennis sneakers.
Dress, $69, from Pomelo. Shoes, $134, from Adidas.