7 Outfits That Make Athletic Sneakers Look Fancy
You can’t deny the power of a good pair of athletic sneakers. The ideal style is not only comfortable, but can instantly add a cool twist to any look given their forward-feeling nature. Aside from wearing at the gym (obviously), we tend to gravitate towards the silhouette when we’re sporting more casual ‘fits. But as we’ve seen throughout our Instagram feeds recently, the kicks can 100% work with more elevated ensembles as well.
To prove it, we’re showcasing seven outfit ideas that actually make athletic sneakers look fancy. Meaning: You can now look polished and put together for a more formal affair or a night out while remaining extra-comfy. Keep scrolling for primo inspo and kick your wardrobe into high gear.
Coordinate your sneakers with a statement coat and opt for trousers over jeans for a polished vibe.
Yes, sneakers can work with a suit. Case in point? This elevated 'fit.
Go for the unexpected and pair eye-catching sneakers with a party dress.
Remember the suiting comment above? Well, here's another example just in case you didn't believe us.
Keep your ensemble chill yet sleek with a silk skirt, cozy pullover, and those trusty sneakers.
A tailored plaid coat with contrasting checked pants feels so sophisticated with white sneakers.
If you do want to make your sweats ensemble feel fancy with your sneakers, simply incorporate a forward leopard coat to tie your look together.
Shop more sneakers:
Next, check out the shoe trend that will take over 2019.

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent 10 years atBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing , currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers likeReplica Store, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront ofBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing 's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises.
-
Every Time Bella Hadid Wears This Sneaker Trend, It Looks So Rich—I Found 13 Pairs Starting At $37Brown sneakers for the win.
-
No More Neutrals! 4 Fun Outfit Ideas for When You're Sick of BeigeInspo ahead.
-
Serious Fashion People Are Overlooking Designer Sneakers for This Rich Pair That's Only $36They're styling them with everything from jeans to wide-leg pants.
-
I've Given Up Chunky Sneakers, and Only Care About This Trendier Style (and My Favorites are On Sale for Black Friday)Chic. Period.
-
Of All Her Outfits, *This* Hailey Bieber Look Is Stuck in My BrainAnd I will be re-creating it.
-
If You Want Your Sneakers to Look Elevated (Not Basic), Wear Them With These Pants Instead of JeansThis easy swap will work wonders to make your outfits look more sophisticated.
-
So *This* Is How We're Wearing Scarves This WinterAnd now you know.
-
15 Cool Denim Outfit Ideas to Get You Through the First Days of WinterCozy ways to style your jeans.
