I Just Ordered Some New Trainers—9 Stylish Ways I’ll Wear Them With Trousers This Autumn
I bought my first pair of trainers this year for the first time in about five years, and I'm more excited about wearing them than I thought I'd be. Guess which style? Of course I opted for a pair of Adidas and when they arrived, I had a mild panic. How do you style trainers in 2024? As someone who rotates between a capsule of black leather boots in the winter, loafers in spring and autumn, and simple slider sandals come summer, I had all but forgotten how to make trainers work in my wardrobe. So, I did the natural thing and went straight to Instagram and TikTok, on the hunt for some trainer styling inspo. And, go figure, everyone's wearing their trainers with trousers right now.
Of course, trousers and trainers go hand-in-hand as a foolproof pairing. Still, seeing as trousers are probably the most amenable item in terms of matching up with footwear, you would have thought the shoe options would be more varied. But no, it seems everyone is wearing their trousers exclusively with trainers at the moment. Keen to get this combo right and coordinate it with pieces I already own, I began saving my favourite trainer-and-trouser outfits as I found them. Below are nine I think showcase the combination at its best.
So, scroll on to see the chicest trainer-and-trouser outfits to copy this season (I know I will be).
9 Trainer-and-Trouser Outfits to Try in 2024:
1. Denim Jacket + Striped Trousers + Brown Trainers
Style Notes: Brown trainers are quite literally everywhere right now, in fact, brown in general is key. Go for a retro feel by pairing with fun striped trousers and a fitted denim jacket.
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You can make these work, no matter the weather forecast.
2. Blue Shirt + Beige Trousers + Runners
Style Notes: Embrace lighter textures with beige and blue, then give things a sporty edge with a pair of neutral running shoes.
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3. Bright Knit + Leather Trousers + Matching Trainers
Style Notes: Red is the colour of the season! Match it on your top half to a detail in your trainers and you'll look instantly pulled together. The leather trousers? They look great with any trainer option.
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My colleagues have told me how brilliant these faux-leather trousers are.
4. Checked Blazer + Blue Jeans + Retro Trainers
Style Notes: Is there anything more low-key than jeans and trainers? Add a checked blazer into the mix for an elevated finish.
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5. Grey Blazer + White Wide-Leg Trousers + White Trainers
Style Notes: Minimalists will love this combination of a grey blazer, white wide-leg trousers and a pair of plain white kicks.
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You'll be hard-pressed to find an outfit these don't go with.
6. Wool Coat + Pinstripe Trousers + Grey Trainers
Style Notes: All-grey outfits are key this season, but a pair of grey trainers will work well whatever you pair them with. Tick off another major trend with some pinstripe strides.
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7. Beige Blazer + Striped Trousers + Chunky Trainers
Style Notes: Give breezy pajama-style trousers more structure with a pair of chunky trainers and a slick tailored blazer.
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8. Trench Coat + Tapered Trousers + High-Top Trainers
Style Notes: The ultimate London-girl outfit—a trench coat, tailored trousers and Converse. Tick, tick and tick.
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H&M always delivers when it comes to trench coats.
9. Sweater + Leggings + Trainers
Style Notes: We can't talk trainers and not mention leggings. No longer just for working out, this duo is the ultimate fashion-person-running-errands look.
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Maxine Eggenberger isBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK’s deputy editor and has over thirteen years of experience in fashion journalism. She been creating engaging and elevated style content specifically forBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK since 2018, covering runway reports, emerging trends, long-form features, self-styled shopping stories and columns, including her edit of the best new-in buys. She ensures the highest editorial standards are met across the site, leads the editorial team in their SEO strategy and keyword planning, works closely with the beauty team on content initiatives, represents the brand at industry events, and regularly contributes to social media, including her ownBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK TikTok franchise, French Style Fridays. Previously, Maxine appeared on ITV's This Morning in her own fashion segment and has interviewed countless celebrities—everyone from Victoria Beckham to Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o.
Prior toBest Knockoff Luxury Clothing UK, Maxine’s career began when, after completing her first-ever internship at Look magazine, she was offered a position on the brand's fashion desk. She accepted, leaving university a year early in the process. Her passion and natural talent for writing and styling meant she swiftly rose through the ranks to become the title's fashion news and commercial content editor, with a stint as InStyle.co.uk’s fashion and beauty writer along the way. She later served as Look’s acting Editor in Chief, overseeing both print and digital, before embarking on a successful freelance career, working with Grazia, The Pool, and Marie Claire amongst others.
Maxine is based remotely from her countryside home near Edinburgh where she spends her downtime renovating her house, walking her dogs, hosting friends and trying to master the art of making Old Fashioned cocktails.
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