THE DRESSING â—½ TIPS
Spring Sneakers
by Marcy Lytle
I’ve never liked wearing sneakers as an adult, except for playing tennis or walking. Not with dresses or out shopping. However, I think ever since Covid, women are wearing sneakers literally everywhere with every outfit, and they look amazing. So…I figured why not invest in some. And since aging feet don’t fare well in heels or tight shoes anymore, and considering there are so many choices of sneakers out there, I opted for some cute ones. In fact, I only packed sneakers on our recent trip to Nashville, and they worked out great!
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How did I style them? Well, I’m glad you asked:
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Pink and Pretty – I found a pair of pink sneakers at TJ Maxx that I bought, wondering if they’d go with much. They do! They can dress up a black and white outfit, for sure! They also look great with denim, and yellow…and a pretty oversized pink scarf for the season!
Flowers, Yes! – I found this cute pair of sneakers on Amazon, and they dress up any neutral or solid outfit and give you a spring in your step, in every way! These are very comfortable and are great with skirts and/or shorts, and all of your spring solids.
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Neutral with Orange Trim – I found this cute and comfy pair of sneakers at Tillys! Do you ever shop there for shoes? I love them! They don’t really look like a sneaker, exactly, but they’re so cute with jeans, skirts or shorts! The brand is Hey Dude, and they’re so comfortable.
Black and White – Need I say more? This is a classic pair of sneakers you need for your closet to wear with any print at all. Black and white is a classic, don’t you know? I wore these a lot, and we walked for miles, and my feet never hurt. From Walmart!
Red All Over – Why not add red to your black and white outfits, yellow outfits, blue outfits…all your outfits? They add that pop of color you didn’t know that you needed! Or pick another color in your favorite hue. From Amazon.
Brown – I ordered these from Zolara, as I’d seen them advertised as a great buy. They are very cute and a basic pair of sneakers, yet with that flat sleek look that’s so popular right now. They’re cute with denim, or with all your white tees and brown belts, with gold accessories
Shop Amazon, hit the discount stores or Target,
or step into the mall and shop just for sneakers,
and add a few to your closet this spring/summer.
Then pack them for your next trip,
and see if your feet don’t thank you when you’re out and about.
And…be creative with them as you put together your outfits.
I even wore sneakers to two performances at night, with a dressy outfit!
