Expert Advice

What Sneakers to Wear With My Dress

Feb 21, 2023

Remember, way back in the day, when you had to wear pantyhose and heels with a skirt?

Whether you’re Gen Z and have no memory of this or you’re a millennial from back in the 1900s, as the young kids say, there weren’t any tennis shoes to wear with dresses.

These days trend toward a much more casual vibe, and kicks are now A-OK to wear with your favorite dresses. If you’re sick of popping off those peep-toe pumps as soon as you get home, let Hibbett | City Gear help you find the right sneakers to pair with your dress.

From Nike and Converse to adidas Originals and everything in between, we have sneakers that go with dresses — as well as plenty of tips for how to wear a dress with sneakers. Here are a few ways to create a stylish look:

Woman in dress and sneakers

White for the Win

White sneakers are some of the easiest kicks to coordinate with any outfit, especially if you’re going for that bright, sunny look of spring or summer. Grab a pair of Nike Air Max 97 White/University Gold Shoe Those sleek lines add plenty of style with any dress. If you want to incorporate a vintage, effortlessly cool vibe, you can opt for a pair of white Converse Chuck Taylors.

Chunk It Up

Chunky kicks give your outfit a bit of a punch. The women’s Jordan 1 Elevate Low SE in Lucky Green, white and Black Onyx gives you a bit o’luck with an anklet of silver Jordan charms and the colorway to accent a fitted dress featuring vibrant spring green florals. If you want to go goth-ish or steampunk, choose the serrated look of the Nike Air VaporMax Plus in black and Anthracite to complement your favorite edgy black dress.

Play It Up in Platforms

Platform shoes are a great option if you’re planning to be on your feet for a while. Their thick sole provides ample cushioning that will keep you going all day long. Wear the black and white adidas Nizza Platform Mid, with its dizzying pattern, to make a neutral dress really pop. If it’s a glammed-up retro look you crave, pair that 1950s A-line dress with Nike Blazer Low platform sneaks.

No matter what look you’re going for, Hibbett | City Gear has plenty of sneakers to wear with dresses and skirts. Just stop by one of our locations or shop online to pick out the pair of shoes sure to take you places. We’ll be happy to hook you up with basic tennis shoes to wear with dresses or more eye-catching sneakers that go with dresses.

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