How to wear sneakers: looks with shoes that combine comfort and elegance

Comfort is a priority in the assembly of looks for many women, and in this situation it ends up being more difficult to fit the high heels. Therefore, the sneaker is a good alternative to replace the heel, complete the look and still maintain elegance.

Sneakers are one of the most beloved shoes of Brazilian women, as they are true jokers and can integrate from the most formal to the most casual looks. The color and material determine the versatility offered by the footwear.

The colors present in the sneakers can allow the creation of casual looks, while more refined materials, such as rhinestones, for example, can provide the sophistication necessary to replace a high-heeled shoe in a night look.

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Due to the great adaptability of this shoe, it can be used in numerous situations and also in different seasons. Check out the tips from psychologist and style consultant Danyla Borobia below, to understand how to insert the sneaker in her looks, but also to inspire the creation of new looks, combining it with different pieces of clothing.

with skinny jeans

Skinny jeans are one of the favorites of Brazilian women, as their main feature is that they fit tight to the body, leaving the shape of the legs in evidence. In addition, this model of pants allows you to elongate the silhouette, especially if combined with sneakers of the same color as the pants, as the consultant Danyla indicates.

“Shoes with a low vamp, the ones that show the beginning of the toes, are also great for giving the woman the feeling that she is taller”, comments Danyla. To give the pants a different look, it is also interesting to fold the hem and leave the ankle exposed, as this is also a trick to elongate the silhouette.

with flare pants

Flare pants are characterized by having a wider mouth, in addition to being a great option to create looks for work, especially if combined with shirts. However, this model of pants requires a little more attention so that it can favor the female body.

“Flare pants can flatten the silhouette if the mouth is too open, it is best to evaluate the model with the physical type”, says Danyla. Therefore, still following the consultant’s tips, pointy-toe sneakers are the best options to combine with flare pants, as they can provide the impression of stretching the silhouette.

With leggings and mount

These pants model are similar to skinny pants, as they are fitted to the body, however they differ in the fabrics, as they are not made of jeans. Leggings can be made of different materials, from those that mix cotton with elastane, to shiny synthetic materials, while riding pants are distinguished by the presence of cutouts and can also take leather.

“Legging pants have a more informal feel, to make them more sophisticated, it is best to compose them with pointy-toe sneakers or with more noble materials such as varnish, leather, metallic, animal print, with rhinestones, with toe caps and so on”, he adds. Daniela. However, riding pants are usually black or brown, and it is best to combine them with sneakers of the same color as the pants.

with skirts

Skirts are versatile pieces as they can easily be adapted for summer looks as well as winter looks. Jeans skirts are great options to be adapted, while leather skirts have a more winter look, especially when mixed with tights.

The fuller skirts create a girlie and romantic look, especially when paired with flats with a round toe. However, the style consultant also recommends pointe-toe sneakers to be combined with full skirts, to elongate the silhouette.

with shorts

Shorts offer similar versatility to skirts, however, depending on the fabric they are made of, they can have a more formal feel. Denim shorts are clearly more casual, while shorts made from flowy fabrics can integrate neater looks.

Light fabric shorts complemented by a blazer are a good option for a dinner look, and comfort is guaranteed by the flats that complete the look. The round-toed sneakers in the looks combined with shorts guarantee casualness to the look, informs consultant Danyla.

With overalls and rompers

“For the overalls, the tips for skinny and flare pants are worth it, as everything will depend on the model of the bottom of it, for the rompers everything will vary according to the event and the style that the woman wants to wear”, are the tips of the consultant. Danyla about the pieces.

The consultant also adds that for more casual looks, sneakers with a rounded toe are a good option and give a romantic air, while to create a more glamorous look, according to the event, sneakers can be made of different materials and with details. more sophisticated.

With short and medium dresses

The dresses are very feminine pieces, and according to the model and material they can be adapted for different occasions and temperatures. When the dress has many colors or a lot of information in prints, the best thing is that the shoes that complete the look are in neutral colors, or in a color that is present in the print.

Still in the case of printed dresses, nude sneakers, in addition to being jokers, provide an impression of stretching the silhouette. In the case of midi length, pointy toe shoes in light colors can provide the elongation of the silhouette that the length does not provide, as the consultant Danyla guarantees.

with long dresses

Long dresses often suffer some restrictions, as they are more closed pieces, however some details such as transparency and slits provide greater sensuality to the piece. And this piece is undoubtedly a great option for work, especially to get away from jeans on the hottest days.

In the case of long dresses used with ballet flats, it is interesting to observe the length of the dress well, so that it does not have the hem dragging on the floor, which can harm your garment. In combination with this piece, sneakers with a rounded toe are a good choice.

In looks for night or parties

Flats are a good option to replace the heels in formal events, if the woman doesn’t like to wear heels or has some restrictions for health reasons. As they are closed shoes, sneakers maintain formality and depending on the material they can give all the charm of a night look.

“The right shoe model will sophisticate the festive look, the best are: pointed toe, varnish, metallic, with rhinestones, with sequins or satin”, indicates the style consultant about the best option to complement your dress.

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in winter looks

Although boots reign supreme in winter, sneakers are a good option to replace them, especially to provide a lighter look. The sneakers can be combined with pants made of material that imitate leather and can be finished off with sweaters or denim jackets.

However, a very delicate look can be created if it consists of skirts or shorts, combined with tights and finished with sneakers of the same color, as Danyla explains: silhouette”.

Orthopedist clarifies: is wearing flat shoes for a long time bad for you?

A recurring doubt from women is about the excessive use of flat shoes, especially flat ones like ballet flats. So, we contacted Dr. Carlos Kopke, who works at the Quality of Life Center, to clarify these doubts.

About how our feet work, the orthopedist explains: “Our foot works like a tripod that supports the hallux (big toe), the head of the 5th metatarsal (base of the little toe) and the calcaneus, at the back of the foot”. The doctor also adds that low shoes overload these structures and the supporting fascia (plantar fascia), the back of the foot, which can cause the formation of calcaneal spurs.

To mitigate these effects, Dr. Carlos recommends that the use of shoes with slight slopes on the back of the foot be preferred. The doctor also indicates that muscle strengthening and the interleaving of shoes can mitigate the effects of the long use of low shoes.

12 beautiful sneakers worth trying

Check below a selection of 12 sneakers to please different tastes, you will find from the simplest and most neutral sneakers for everyday life to the most daring ones.

They can be purchased in major e-commerces in Brazil and will be delivered to your home, you will surely find one that fits your taste and your pocket.

Get inspired by bloggers’ looks

The versatility of the sneakers can be seen in the gallery below, as you can find dozens of images from different bloggers, inserting the sneakers into looks for different occasions and temperatures.

Find the look with the style closest to yours to inspire the creation of your looks and improve the fit with sneakers and the pieces you already have in your closet.