Sneakers with dot patterns: 3 elegant styles for athletic shoes

Even Victoria Beckham has been seen in them. It’s no fashion sin to pass on wearing high heels, wedges and the like. It’s true that sneakers with dot patterns are more comfortable, but that doesn’t mean they are any less stylish. Instead of just wearing them with sweatpants on the sports field, this dotted footwear can be paired with skinny or cropped jeans as well as playful mini-skirts and dresses. Here’s how to combine cool kicks elegantly. On your dots, get set, go!

1. The more dots, the merrier

Taylor Swift proved this point when she was a commercial icon for the “Keds” shoe brand: But sneakers with dot patterns aren’t just reserved for simple outfits. Narrow black Vans with dots can highlight a white polka-dot dress with a black waist belt. Whether at a summer garden party or a romantic dinner for two, this look is both feminine and elegant.

2. Shine at the office in sneakers

A business outfit doesn’t always have to be made up of elegant Oxford shoes or pumps and cloth pants. Sneakers with dot patterns in a metallic look can become serious office shoes if you combine them with a black pants suit, a white blouse and a brown briefcase. These dotted sneakers are also elegant if you show them off with your favorite pair of black jeans and a silk blouse. A chic wool coat will get you through the coldest parts of the year.

3. Styling tops for an elegant day to day look

To keep your dotted sneakers from looking too sporty, pair them with black 7/8 length jeans to show off their best side. But beware: Avoid wearing socks with this combo! This will just make your legs look shorter. A black silk top will step up your shoes’ game while still letting the shoes speak for themselves. You don’t need anything else.

If you want your dot pattern sneakers to look more elegant than sporty, then pairing them with ripped jeans, sweatpants, baggy tops, bold patterns and neon colors is a bad idea. Save it for the couch, these combos will not be getting you any street cred.

Sneakers with dot patterns look particularly sweet with a pleated skirt and matching tights.

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