Suits With Sneakers: How Are Men Fashionably Pulling This Look Off?
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Traditionally, when you think of a suit, your Converse and Nikes are the last shoes you would consider to pair with it. However, trading in your dress shoes to rock your suits with sneakers can create a fresh new look.
From Fashion Week to Instagram, male fashion models and bloggers are embracing the summer trend.
Still sound out of your comfort zone? X is here to explain how these men are pulling off their suits with sneakers styles. Follow their lead or get inspired to come up with a suits with sneakers look of your own.
They paired it with unique elements.
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Since sneakers already offer a unique twist to your suit, keep with the theme when it comes to your accent pieces.
Opt for a patterned shirt or bold tie that will emphasize your modern take on business wear. For an added bit of class, also throw on a vest or chain.
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They wore matching suits with sneakers.
Another useful tip to make your sneakers blend with your suit is to pick a matching color. This will add an interesting texture without becoming a distraction from the rest of your outfit.
However, if showing off just how well your shoes complement your suit is your goal, the length of your pants can help. Cutting your dress pants off above the ankle will draw more attention to your sneakers.
On the other hand, letting your pants connect to your sneakers will streamline the matching colors.
Taking the time to find the perfect shade is worth it.
This benefits you by making your legs appear longer and your body look taller overall.
The only problem is that wearing a solid color can get kind of boring.
Picking sneakers with an interesting pattern quickly provides pop to your suit.
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They rocked grandpa swag.
Macklemore may have been the first to "take your grandpa's style," but that doesn't mean you can't also rock the old-fashioned look.
However, to recreate this look, it's not likely that hitting the thrift store or having "$20 in your pocket" will get you very far.
After all, the look above follows more of a high-fashion approach. The purposeful neutral tones of the suit make those nearly $900 Balenciaga shoes the main focus.
They wore tapered dress pants to mimic jeans.
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The length of your pants is not the only way to regulate how much you show off your sneakers. You should also consider how tight the style of your pants are.
When it comes to wearing suits with sneakers, don't make the mistake of pairing a wide-legged pant with thin shoes. Your sneakers will quickly be swallowed up by your trousers.
When you grab the tighter sneakers from your closet, also choose your tighter pants.
In addition to creating a clean line, tapered dress pants also mimic your favorite blue jeans.
This helps to complete the suits with sneakers crossover look by dressing it down.
Also consider what else you pair with your suit. Instead of wearing a dress shirt, try a plain t-shirt.
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They ditched the traditional suit coat.
Just like a suit doesn't need to be paired with dress shoes, it doesn't require that you wear the coat either.
Ditching your suit's heavy coat will give you a more relaxed overall look.
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