Styling The Print Street Sneaker Trend
The print and coloured street sneaker trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, so why not jump in and give it a go?
The only catch is… shoes can be pricey. And when it comes to these character-filled sneakers, the price tag can be even higher.
But here’s the good news: if you choose wisely, the right pair can last you close to 10 years of wear.
That’s serious wardrobe mileage. So let’s break it down.
Every outfit has a star of the show.
The trick is to let your sneakers take centre stage while the rest of your look plays the supporting cast.
The hardest colour combo to style is a medium-to-low contrast print sneaker.
When both colours sit at a similar value, it can look a little flat.
That’s where your COCO comes in, you’ll need to use it to bring those colours to life and balance them against your last hemline.
Take my pair below: they’re cornflower blue with a bright peach stripe.
The cornflower blue works beautifully with both my charcoal and black tube skirts.
Now let’s step it up with more contrast.
Think a soft pastel pink base with a bold cobalt side stripe.
This kind of contrast makes it so much easier to direct the eye and frame your last hemline with intention.
It’s striking without being over the top, and it works brilliantly with both charcoal and black.
Every outfit needs a hero piece.
Today, it’s the sneakers, the neutrals just set the scene.
The rest of my outfit is made up of classic neutral basics when I wear these statement sneakers.
Think of it like this: every outfit has its “elephant in the room.”
The trick isn’t to hide them, it’s to hand them the microphone and let them shine while everything else plays backup.
Every outfit has that one loud friend.
Instead of shushing them, let them do the talking while the rest of your outfit keeps things balanced.
Because sneakers carry that sporty, masculine edge, the easiest way to balance them is by pairing them with a feminine skirt.
Sneakers bring in the masculine energy, skirts bring in the feminine; together, they create that effortless street-style balance.
Nat xo
