The Sneakers Fashion Girls Are Wearing Everywhere Right Now

The most convincing sneaker outfits right now are not sporty at all. They start with a considered trouser, a coat with real weight and a shoe that stays out of the way. The sneaker does the quiet work of making a serious wardrobe feel wearable, which is why the best pairs are slim, low and a little understated.

 

Begin with the shoe. On's Cloudtilt Moon and the Loewe + On Cloudtilt Premium bring a technical edge to a tailored look, while the Maison Margiela Replica, the adidas Originals Japan W, the Isabel Marant Beth and Toteme's Black Sport sneakers are the heritage-minded pairs that slip under a hem without a fuss. The Row's Fynn canvas sneakers and Bottega Veneta's white Orbit are the two to wear when the rest of the outfit is entirely black.

 

For more ways to build a wardrobe around a good pair, read The Pilates-to-Coffee Uniform and The Sneakers Worth Making Room for in Your Closet.

The trouser decides whether a sneaker looks intentional. Go full length, let the hem stack slightly at the ankle and keep the fabric heavy enough to hang straight.

 

Toteme's Lounge cady straight-leg pants and Khaite's August wool and cashmere wide-leg pants are the cleanest lines in the group. Loewe's belted draped cotton pants and Dries Van Noten's checked pleated wool pants bring more drama, and the Studio Nicholson Quarte tailored trousers do the same job in black. For texture, The Row's Kenton and Auralee's Finx are both corduroy, and Dries Van Noten's blue cotton trousers are the easy everyday option.

A sneaker needs a counterweight, and a good coat provides it. Choose one with structure through the shoulder and a hem that lands below the hip, so the outfit reads as dressed first and relaxed second.

 

Max Mara's The Cube reversible coat, Khaite's Sadie velvet coat and Chloé's oversized wool-blend peacoat are the investment layers. Isabel Marant Étoile's Cacilda trench, Dunst's Modern Field jacket and Open YY's Drop Collar half trench are lighter and easier to throw on, and Róhe's drawstring suede jacket and Arma's Zoey reversible shearling coat bring warmth and texture for the coldest weeks.

Denim and a good knit are what make the whole outfit feel lived in. Pick a straight or barrel leg that clears the top of the shoe, then add a sweater in a single quiet colour.

 

Agolde's 90's Pinch Waist Long, R13's Cuffed X-Boyfriend, Nili Lotan's Joan and Chloé's embroidered straight jeans cover every shade of blue. On top, Max Mara's cashmere sweater and Joseph's Tilly Lofty cashmere are the soft staples, Gabriela Hearst's Olea Henley top adds a little polish, and Acne Studios' black zipper hoodie is the casual counterpoint.

The last decisions are the small ones. A structured bag, a hat with some shape and a good pair of sunglasses make a sneaker outfit look finished rather than thrown together.

 

Anya Hindmarch's Travel weekend bag, Bottega Veneta's Bang Bang bag, Saint Laurent's Niki shopper and Lemaire's Croissant bag are the four to consider for carrying everything. Jacquemus's Valérie flat cap and Gigi Burris's Odette pillbox hat sit on top, and Saint Laurent's SL 970 sunglasses and Nour Hammour's leather gloves finish it.

If you are buying one thing, make it the Maison Margiela Replica or On's Cloudtilt Moon, depending on how technical you want the look to feel. Wear it with a straight trouser in a deep colour and a coat that fits through the shoulder, and add one of the small details from the last section.

 

For more cold-weather outfits that start from the shoes up, read The Winter Wellness Edit and The Frequent Flyer's Edit.