Sneakers have increasing become a key shoe in my wardrobe, but up until several years ago I typically wore them only for athletic purposes, rather than day-to-day outfits or office looks. As I’ve been wearing styles ranging from Adidas Sambas to Converse Chuck Taylors more regularly, I’ve been looking for cool ways to style them in ways that feel easy yet elevated. And it comes as no surprise that outfits from Paris are inspiring me—since it’s a city that has everyday walking built into it, sneakers are a mainstay for residents and visitors alike.
Ahead, see the Paris sneaker outfits that feel very 2023 and how everyone is styling them, from trend-forward seasonal buys including maxi coats to closet staples such as ankle socks. Plus, see the cult sneaker stylesfashion people are investing in—all hitting a price point under $100.
Long floor-sweeping coats are set to be one of the biggest trends at the top of the year and while I would typically think of styling them with boots or heels, adding sneakers and jeans is a cool way to add a casual element to a dramatic piece.
From sheer tights to colorful hosiery, legwear is one of the micro-trends to know right now and socks are another way we’re seeing it play out. Adding a pair of ankle socks to sneakers adds a cool styling element that will make you rethink no-show socks. I’ve been integrating ankle socks into outfits with leggings, but this tweed skirt look proves that you can take the pairing in other directions.
Suiting gets reinvented each season, as does the way we’re seeing it styled. Colorful sneakers are already one of the key trends of 2023, and pairing them with a suit adds a fun, playful element to more tailored pieces.
Baseball hats and sneakers go hand in hand, and while my instincts would tell me to pair the accessories with jeans, styling them with trousers adds an element of tailoring that makes them feel more dressed-up.
Whether you opt for “stick of butter” dressing or another color family, tonal looks that bring in a group or similar shades always work. The white sneakers here perfectly tie in the detail of the white T-shirt that is layered underneath a knit and coat.
Paris always makes me think of tweed. While the fabric can oftentimes feel too ladylike, simply adding relaxed jeans and sneakers add an element of fun cool that is anything but fussy.
